Engine cuts out while driving, great gas mileage.

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Old May 3, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Engine cuts out while driving, great gas mileage.

In the last several weeks my 99 tl has cut out while driving 3 times. It would start right up again with no problem and I had experienced no missing or other warning. The dealer said "maybe bad gas, or summer formulation of the gas", but found nothing wrong with the car. I did got gas at several different places.
Coincidently, my gas milage has improved dramatically, around 25%. Could this be a leaner setting? I love the mileage but hate like hell to have it cut out on the highway.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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SOunds like a faulty ignition. Did you ever have it replaced under the recall?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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When was the recall? I get dealer service and have owned the car for 3.5 years.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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I just checked the faulty ignition recall thread and it sounds exactly like my problem. Thanks for the help.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Register at acura.com for owners link. It will tell you if any of the recalls have been performed (even those who have had it replaced have had to replace it a 2nd time) Have your Vin handy when doing so.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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This happened to me before on my 94 Accord. It would cut out on the highway, very scary the first time. They had to replace some $50 module and it worked again.
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