Dear All

I have a 1996 automatic honda accord which has recently started stalling and then stopping when i apply the brakes or when i slow down at give-way signs. On the highway it drives beautifully but its only when i have to slow down to near stopping speed then the idle speed suddenly drops and then it just stops. kind of reminiscent of a stick shift if you slow down and apply brakes without pressing on the clutch...that sudden stop that happens. Every time this happens i can start it with no glitches at all. If i let it idle it will not stall, its only when i start driving and revving it and then slow down and thats when it stalls. Please assist

Derek

 

sounds like your torque converter clutch is sticking... usually either a bad torque converter or a bad solenoid... i would advise going to a trans shop and having a diagnosis done by a professional... they will be able to tell you exactly what's wrong and advise you on what needs done as a temporary solution, you can slide the car into neutral when you come to a stop, should keep it from stalling. just make sure you are at idle when you go back into gear to avoid further damage to the transmission.

 

Thanks for your quick response 91excoupe. let me follow your advise and i i will get back to you. have a nice day