'99 tl dies while driving - Honda-Acura.net

mudmanmike2000@ · 10-29-07, 06:03 PM

Hello every one,

I have a '99 Acura TL with 280,000 miles. The problem I am having is that after driving the car for a while (5 to 20 minutes) the car dies. The car will not restart for 5 to 10 minutes then it will start with no problems.

Here are some details:

-shows no codes

-after it dies the starter will turn the engine over, but the engine will not run.

-Normaly the green key light lights up for a second or two when the key is ignition is turned to the run position. After it dies the green key light does not turn on when the ignition is turned to the on or run position. After a few minutes the light operates normaly and the car starts.

-The ignition switch has been replaced.

Thank you,

Mike

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**AcuraTL** · 10-29-07, 07:29 PM

It could be a lot of things, but if I have to guess, I would say it is the fuel delivery that is failing....possibly the fuel pump. But really, if it does not generate an engine trouble code, you better have a decent mechanic to do some diagnostic for you as it could be several things.

mudmanmike2000@ · 10-30-07, 08:05 AM

I suspected the same thing untill I noticed the key light t functioning properly. I have read that the PGMFI main relay could cause the fuel delivery to fail, but would it also cause the imobilyzer to not work?

I have taken it to the dealer. They wanted to play the parts swaping game. I think that I have enough clues for a good mechanic to solve it. After days of searching the Net I have found a couple other owners with the same issue, but there are no posts with a remedy.

Thank you for your time.

Mike

**AcuraTL** · 10-30-07, 06:52 PM

I am not sure about the immobolizer malfunctioning, it could be the cause but you won't know until you play the swap game.

10-29-07, 07:29 PM	#2
AcuraTL Lord Vader Moderator Join Date: May 1999 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,460	It could be a lot of things, but if I have to guess, I would say it is the fuel delivery that is failing....possibly the fuel pump. But really, if it does not generate an engine trouble code, you better have a decent mechanic to do some diagnostic for you as it could be several things. __________________ Honda-Acura.net Vigor/TL/CL Forum Moderator. Comptech Icebox, Headers, Exhaust, Lowering Springs and Sway Bars. Mugen front grille. Inspire tailamps. MOMO Sport 18 X 7.5 +42 offset. Axxis Metal Master front/rear pad. 2 Polk/MOMO 10" subs, Orion Xtreme 500.4 amplifier and Alpine CD changer.

10-30-07, 06:52 PM	#4
AcuraTL Lord Vader Moderator Join Date: May 1999 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,460	I am not sure about the immobolizer malfunctioning, it could be the cause but you won't know until you play the swap game. __________________ Honda-Acura.net Vigor/TL/CL Forum Moderator. Comptech Icebox, Headers, Exhaust, Lowering Springs and Sway Bars. Mugen front grille. Inspire tailamps. MOMO Sport 18 X 7.5 +42 offset. Axxis Metal Master front/rear pad. 2 Polk/MOMO 10" subs, Orion Xtreme 500.4 amplifier and Alpine CD changer.

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10-30-07, 08:05 AM	#3
mudmanmike2000@ Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	I suspected the same thing untill I noticed the key light t functioning properly. I have read that the PGMFI main relay could cause the fuel delivery to fail, but would it also cause the imobilyzer to not work? I have taken it to the dealer. They wanted to play the parts swaping game. I think that I have enough clues for a good mechanic to solve it. After days of searching the Net I have found a couple other owners with the same issue, but there are no posts with a remedy. Thank you for your time. Mike