Hi,

My Acura Legend is sick, for some reason, it starts fine, but after a few seconds it
just dies on me. Is this common? what can be done?

Pls help me,
Thank you,
mol.

 

How old is it? it is common for an old car, and anything could happen for its age. It sounds to me either you have leaks, or your fuel pump is on its last leg.

 

As posted above sounds like a fuel pump.

 

Thanks for your help guys,

It's a 2001, but she's a very good girl! :-)

I found this, but i'm not sure about it, do you think it can harm my baby?
http://www.fixya.com/support/t628112-acura_legend

Would really appreciate your opinion.
Thank you,
mol.

 

A 2001 Acura Legend?

Anyway, a failing ignition switch can cause that also.

 

try starting it but when you go to remove your hand from the key, leave it turned a little bit(not where the starter still spins, but where it is not at rest in the II pos'n). If it still runs then you know that is your problem.

 

Last leg of Fuel pump would not run at all, then all of a sudden run for a while. This seems to start every time, but die. Is this correct mol?

 

 

bibledriver thank you,

I tried your key solution, no go :-(

 

hey, just out of curiosity, does the green key light flash? or no?

 

Bibledriver,

I don't see a green light, not sure that i'm looking in the right place.

mol.

 

I am just making sure that the ignition is reading your key chip. the flashing green light in your cluster.

 

If you don't see it, chances are good it is not the problem. It would be pretty noticeable to you if it were sitting there flashing.

So, does the vehicle actually start for a second when you try and then die? Secondly, do you know how to test the fuel pump?

 

Hi,

Yes the car starts for a few seconds & then it dies.