1999 Honda Accord EX V6 ~75,000 miles

My wife's car broke down. Here's what happens. I can start it. It runs for a minute or two...then it starts to lose power...kinda like it is choking. I try to give it gas, but that doesn't help. The gauges and lights dim or go out The engine stops. Then I can't restart until the next day...with the same results.

New fuel pump; battery is pretty new.

I am a COMPLETE novice...just looking for any direction you might be able to provide. I really appreciate anyone's feedback.

Thanks,
Jim

 

any codes ?? alt lite staying on ?? could the the ignition switch..

 

Thanks for the response, deserthonda.

Don't know how to check codes. No lights stay on at all...everything dies.

Today, I checked the battery...11.97 volts. Then I started the car. It started successfully, ran for literally 2 seconds and died. I checked the battery after that at 7.38 volts.

Not sure what else to check...

 

you need to test the charging system ......have a shop do a complete charging system test
battery, alternator, chk for drains