CRV 2002 sudden stops and then restarts to drive away.

Radiator cooling fans not working? The ECM is protecting the engine by shutting it down.

Spark plugs or injecters are clogged.

the most likely is the fuel pump, which doesn't set a code when it fails. The fuel pump relay may be getting hot and shutting down. Check the filter also. God-Bless!

run fault codes and check for cam/crank position sensor fault. check that the cam shaft is turning over ( broken timing belt) The whistling sound is probably air from compression escaping past bent valves.

Feels Like Change Symptom: Knocking Change When: Driving Change Where: Rear Axle Area Change -->
Priority Action Part Type Cause 1 Inspect Driveshaft Bent, Loose or Unbalanced Driveshaft.

Wrong parts replaced. The mass air flow meter is the problem

Hi:
to help figure out what is going on with your car, the first thing to do is get the code downloaded to see what the cause is. A local auto parts store, such as auto zone, can download your codes and get you in the ballpark as to what failed. If they have a parts recommendation, give it a shot...

check for vacume leaks most common problem for symptoms listed its hoses on engine look for dryrot cracked, or broken hoses or lose come off

Here is the most common cause of surges and stalls and low idle, it is the idle speed control air-bypass valve and throttle valve, they get full of gunk over the miles and cause idle issues (stalls) like yours, Get a can of intake cleaner from any local parts store, not carb spray, intake cleaner, it is made by a company called CRC, remove the air intake hose to the engine, hold the idle high so the engine won't stall, then spray the can of cleaner into the intake while keeping the engine running, use at least 1/2 the can, shut down the engine and disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, then restart and complete a number of mixed driving cycles, town, freeway, stop and go etc., after a few days the problem will go away as the system will relearn to the clean intake.

it apears to have been a faulty fuel pump ie no pressure at test point tapped fuel tank with small mallet fired up straight away.new fuel pump on its way. thanks