97 Accord shuts off while driving, getting worse

Kriptik
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:08:45 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

I drive a 97 Honda Accord and just recently started experiencing an issue where while driving, my ignition suddenly shuts off. Sometimes when this happens I’m able to turn the key and get the ignition started right back up while coasting, but usually forces me to coast to the side of the road instead to throw it in park and restart ignition (instantly, no sputtering). This problem seems to occur most frequently while driving at low speeds or stopped at a light or sign. Despite the ignition cutting, my headlights and radio, etc remain on leading me to believe that the battery is fine. I’ve taken it in to get it diagnosed at two different mechanics so far but they’ve been unable to replicate the situation and couldn’t do anything to help. The problem is occurring more and more frequently (as much as 4 times for a 10 minute drive last night) and I’m going crazy trying to figure this out. Any recommendations or sound similar to something that you’ve seen before? (spark plugs, alternator, blocked air filter, etc?).

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