99 accord brake light went on while driving slow

Tegger wrote:
> "blade" > wrote in
> oups.com:
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> > Tegger wrote:
>
> >>
> >> And when you ay it "stopped", you mean the brakes locked on and
> >> wouldn't release, or did the engine stall instead?
> >
> > it wasnt the ABS light (dont have ABS)..
> > car should have kept moving with the momentum it had had the engine
> > stalled right? also would the normal brake light go on in case of
> > stall.
>
>
>
> Ah, this is different! The car stalled, the brake light went on and the
> car stopped, right? That's quite normal. The transmission dragged the
> car to a stop, not the brakes.
>
> You probably noticed the charge light also went on when the car stalled.
>
> I don't think there's anything wrong with your brakes. You simply have a
> stalling problem.
>
> Why is your car stalling? That's an extremely difficult question to
> answer without seeing the car.
>
>
>
> > finally like i said i had the engine stall on me once while i was
> > going up an incline in stop and go traffic.. i was stepping on the gas
> > ever so slightly to hold the car and a little more to move it up..
> > probably not recommended but a smoother ride for the passengers..
> > i am worried as to why it stalled then? and if it is a sign of other
> > issues.
> >
>
>
> How many times in total has it stalled on you this way?
>
> Are there any error codes stored? Is the Check Engine light on?
>
> How old are the plug wires? Distributor cap? Rotor?
>
> If it's stalling repeatedly, you need to have a good Honda mechanic see
> the car personally.

thanks for the replies.. counting this instance it would be two stalls
in the past 3months.. i had a stall a couple of years back but that
was my battery being rather old. i did ask for a battery test during
my last oil service and they said it was ok.
i am reading your faq abt getting the error code..
probably need the tool for the 99accord.. i am thinking of going
to a car shop to see if they can read the error code for me.
a full diagnostics at the dealer is in the ~150 range.. repairs extra..
the check engine light is not on.. abt the plug wires/cap/rotor,
i am assuming they are as old as the car..
regarding a good honda mechanic, what would your recommendation
be: dealer or other?
thanks for patiently answering my numerous questions

"blade" > wrote in
ps.com:


>
> thanks for the replies.. counting this instance it would be two stalls
> in the past 3months.. i had a stall a couple of years back but that
> was my battery being rather old. i did ask for a battery test during
> my last oil service and they said it was ok.
> i am reading your faq abt getting the error code..
> probably need the tool for the 99accord..



Yes you do. AutoZone or PartSource will read the codes for for free.



> i am thinking of going
> to a car shop to see if they can read the error code for me.
> a full diagnostics at the dealer is in the ~150 range.. repairs
> extra..



And you get the $150 back if you get the repairs done there.



> the check engine light is not on.. abt the plug
> wires/cap/rotor, i am assuming they are as old as the car..



Then replace them. They're too old and in need of replacement
regardless. That alone might solve your stalling problem. Most problems
like that are ignition-related anyway.



> regarding a good honda mechanic, what would your recommendation
> be: dealer or other?



Dealer or good independent that specializes in Honda or Japanese cars in
general. If the independent's lot is filled with Chevys and Fords, it's
not a good place to go. And stay far away from Firestone, Sears, Wal-
Mart, Goodyear, and other chains like that.



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