1999 Honda Odysessy engine suddenly stops when driving. After pulling over and putting in park, it starts immediately. Then in runs well until it happens again. This is a very sproadic problem. It happened about once a month starting in March but now seems to happen about every week. It has 169,000 miles on it and is driven daily anywhere from 25 to 50 miles. Otherwise the car runs well, idles smoothly and has adequate pickup.

I had it scanned at AutoZone. They could not find any codes. Do I need to carry it in to a shop or is the scan valid?

I had it scanned at AutoZone. They could not find any codes. Do I need to carry it in to a shop or is the scan valid?

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1999 Honda Odysessy engine suddenly
bobbfoot on May 28, 2009
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1999 Honda Odyssey engine suddenly stops when driving. After pulling over and putting in park, it starts immediately. Then in runs well until it happens again. This is a very sporadic problem. It happened about once a month starting in March but now seems to happen about every week. It has 169,000 miles on it and is driven daily anywhere from 25 to 50 miles. Otherwise the car runs well, idles smoothly and has adequate pickup.
Comment posted on May 28, 2009
It does not seem to be a heat issue. It can happen anytime and is sporadic. The odd thing for me is that it always immediately cranks and runs fine. I initially thought fuel filter but unfortunately the fuel filter is with the pump in the tank. I also don't think a fuel pump would cause it to die and them immediately crank. There is no warning before and it runs fine except when it quits.
Comment posted on May 31, 2009
I took it and had it scanned and no results showed.
Comment posted on May 31, 2009
I had the car scanned as recommended and there were no results. There is no codes showing or lights on the dash. As noted earlier, the car runs fine with the exception of this sudden stopping problem. It is intermittent but my girlfriend drives the car and she weighs 100 lbs soaking wet and can barely control the car when it quits and has no power steering.
Comment posted on Jun 02, 2009
I had it scanned at Auto Zone. They could not find any codes. Do I need to carry it in to a shop or is the scan valid?
Solution #1
posted on May 28, 2009
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bestdarngood
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Please take it to a mechanic or an auto parts store and have them read the trouble codes that it is throwing out so that they can determine the exact problem. Possibly the crankshaft senor, camshaft sensor, or ECM is the culprit but I recommend getting those codes read first and then we can accurately determine the problem and find a solution.


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Comment posted on Jun 03, 2009
Well, then I think it is possibly one of the above problems that I posted which might not show up on a scan. Take it to a dealer is my recommendation otherwise, maybe you have a short which might be due to frayed wires but from here I can't do much more. I am sorry that I can't be more help.
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For the heavyweight.
There is an external fuel filter on the firewall or in the frame around the middle of the vehicle.and insde the frame rail, Not positive but darn sure of it having one. It is a service item and has to be accessible. Good Luck It will be on the fuel line, metal. Follow the fuel line and you will see it. The thing in and with the pump is a screen, not a filter. Good luck
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There are really only tow things that can cause this problem, one is loss of fuel to the engine, the other is loss of spark to the spark plugs, the loss of spark is the most common in a situation like u have, fuel pumps seldom act like this, they either run or don't run in most case I have seen in my 40 years of being a dealer technician, have u had the electronic control system for the engine scanned for trouble codes? if not do so, it is my best guess that a trouble code will show up for the ignition system and the problem will turn out to be either a ignition control module or a crankshaft position sensor or camshaft position sensor, but until the Scan test is run to identify the system faults we are at best making an educated guess, and Honda parts are very expensive, so have ethe tests run and get the codes back to me at this same posting, don't open another premium post, u can also contact me with the trouble code info at my mail [email protected]
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It seems the EGR valve and clogged gas lineto be the problem.
Alsolrt me know your findings like, do you think it happens when the engine gets heated?
Let me know
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Kevin

MOST RECENT COMMENT FROM OWNER (Tuesday June 8)

I took the car to a mechanic (a large Midwestern chain) and he told me
that unless the problem presents itself while they have the car, they are unlikely to find it . Since no dash light is on nor
did the scan reveal any problems it seems a waste of money to have
them analyze the car. The owner told me as much. He said that usually
the problem has to worsen or show up in a scan before it can be
addressed.

I am very frustrated as you could imagine. Does anyone have any
suggestions that I could carry out myself? I have an array of tools including a voltmeter. All Products > Honda > 2006 Odyssey > Troubleshooting 2006 Honda Odyssey 1999 Honda Odysessy engine suddenly bobbfoot on May 28, 2009 " " 1999 Honda Odyssey engine suddenly stops when driving. After pulling over and putting in park, it starts immediately. Then in runs well until it happens again. This is a very sporadic problem. It happened about once a month starting in March but now seems to happen about every week. It has 169,000 miles on it and is driven daily anywhere from 25 to 50 miles. Otherwise the car runs well, idles smoothly and has adequate pickup. Comment posted on May 28, 2009 It does not seem to be a heat issue. It can happen anytime and is sporadic. The odd thing for me is that it always immediately cranks and runs fine. I initially thought fuel filter but unfortunately the fuel filter is with the pump in the tank. I also don't think a fuel pump would cause it to die and them immediately crank. There is no warning before and it runs fine except when it quits. Comment posted on May 31, 2009 I took it and had it scanned and no results showed. Comment posted on May 31, 2009 I had the car scanned as recommended and there were no results. There is no codes showing or lights on the dash. As noted earlier, the car runs fine with the exception of this sudden stopping problem. It is intermittent but my girlfriend drives the car and she weighs 100 lbs soaking wet and can barely control the car when it quits and has no power steering. Comment posted on Jun 02, 2009 I had it scanned at Auto Zone. They could not find any codes. Do I need to carry it in to a shop or is the scan valid? Solution #1 posted on May 28, 2009 Asker's Rating Somewhat Helpful bestdarngood bestdarngood Rank:Guru Guru Rating: 87%, 786 votes Please take it to a mechanic or an auto parts store and have them read the trouble codes that it is throwing out so that they can determine the exact problem. Possibly the crankshaft senor, camshaft sensor, or ECM is the culprit but I recommend getting those codes read first and then we can accurately determine the problem and find a solution. Benjamin Comment posted on Jun 03, 2009 Well, then I think it is possibly one of the above problems that I posted which might not show up on a scan. Take it to a dealer is my recommendation otherwise, maybe you have a short which might be due to frayed wires but from here I can't do much more. I am sorry that I can't be more help. Thank You! Was the solution helpful? Show your appreciation by commenting on : I don't want to Accept this solution Done Accept this Solution Or, would you like to: Continue working with this Expert by posting more comments - Reply to bestdarngood No, I want to work with a new Expert - Repost Question Solution #2 posted on Jun 03, 2009 Asker's Rating Not Rated co7196 co7196 Rank:Guru Guru Rating: 86%, 186 votes For the heavyweight. There is an external fuel filter on the firewall or in the frame around the middle of the vehicle.and insde the frame rail, Not positive but darn sure of it having one. It is a service item and has to be accessible. Good Luck It will be on the fuel line, metal. Follow the fuel line and you will see it. The thing in and with the pump is a screen, not a filter. Good luck Thank You! Was the solution helpful? Show your appreciation by commenting on : I don't want to Accept this solution Done Accept this Solution Or, would you like to: Continue working with this Expert by posting more comments - Reply to co7196 No, I want to work with a new Expert - Repost Question Solution #3 posted on May 31, 2009 Asker's Rating Not Rated emissionwiz emissionwiz Rank:Guru Guru Honda ExpertHonda Expert Rating: 89%, 5122 votes There are really only tow things that can cause this problem, one is loss of fuel to the engine, the other is loss of spark to the spark plugs, the loss of spark is the most common in a situation like u have, fuel pumps seldom act like this, they either run or don't run in most case I have seen in my 40 years of being a dealer technician, have u had the electronic control system for the engine scanned for trouble codes? if not do so, it is my best guess that a trouble code will show up for the ignition system and the problem will turn out to be either a ignition control module or a crankshaft position sensor or camshaft position sensor, but until the Scan test is run to identify the system faults we are at best making an educated guess, and Honda parts are very expensive, so have ethe tests run and get the codes back to me at this same posting, don't open another premium post, u can also contact me with the trouble code info at my mail [email protected] Thank You! Was the solution helpful? Show your appreciation by commenting on : I don't want to Accept this solution Done Accept this Solution Or, would you like to: Continue working with this Expert by posting more comments - Reply to emissionwiz No, I want to work with a new Expert - Repost Question Solution #4 posted on May 28, 2009 Asker's Rating Not Rated kevin000 kevin000 Rank:Wiz Wiz Honda ExpertHonda Expert Rating: 78%, 701 votes It seems the EGR valve and clogged gas lineto be the problem. Alsolrt me know your findings like, do you think it happens when the engine gets heated? Let me know Thanks Kevin MOST RECENT COMMENT FROM OWNER (Tuesday June 8) I took the car to a mechanic (a large Midwestern chain) and he told me that unless the problem presents itself while they have the car, they are unlikely to find it . Since no dash light is on nor did the scan reveal any problems it seems a waste of money to have them analyze the car. The owner told me as much. He said that usually the problem has to worsen or show up in a scan before it can be addressed. I am very frustrated as you could imagine. Does anyone have any suggestions that I could carry out myself? I have an array of tools including a voltmeter.