Help! Engine cuts out and loss of power steering when coasting / braking

[Fedowyn]

Hello all! So this first happened a few months ago, but has recently started happening with greater frequency. Basically what happens is that randomly under braking, or when i'm coasting to a stop, the engine will cut out, and i lose power steering. This has never happened while my foot is on the gas pedal. The speakers still work, and i'm able to put on my blinkers. The car starts right up as if nothing happened once i get stopped. Any idea what the issue could be?

edit: 1998 Sedan 4cly

 

[nsjames]

I'd look at IACV or vacuum leak.

sounds like the ECU is unable to get the idle control right.

 

[agginline86]

does the car turn off immediately? does it stutter?
Throwing any codes?

 

[Fedowyn]

james: I'll look into it, thanks!
aggin: It turns off pretty quickly, it sounds just like if i were to take the key out and turn it off normally. The check engine light has never come on, so i hadn't gone to get codes checked.

 

[agginline86]

maybe ignition switch going bad?

 

[Fedowyn]

Maybe, although i never have an issue starting the car. Would the ignition switch still be doing anything once i'm actually driving?

 

[agginline86]

Ignition switch info

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22452



probably not this, but wouldn't hurt to check

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29120

 

[Fedowyn]

Well i'll be damned, that actually sounds pretty similar to my issue. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the advice and help!

 

[Brimstone Brown]

Lol. I also have this problem. I'm just wondering if you guys are also 5spd or auto.

 

[Fedowyn]

Mine is the auto transmission, 4cyl LX model