Why does my engine turn off and battery light turns off at red light ?

Asked by James Sep 22, 2020 at 01:01 AM about the 1993 Honda Civic Coupe DX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

so my cars engine turns off and my battery light turns on
when I'm at a red light every once in awhile and I had my
battery checked and my alternator checked and they both
passed so what could be happening

4 Answers
10

Brian answered 3 years ago

Could be a bad/dirty idle air control valve causing your car to stall once it goes idle.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

F_O_R answered 3 years ago

When the engine stops the battery light illuminates because the alternator no longer is turning.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

James answered 3 years ago

Thanks guys I'll try yo clean my idle air control valve see if that works

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Why does my engine turn off and battery light turns off at red light ? 4 Answers

    so my cars engine turns off and my battery light turns on when I'm at a red light every once in awhile and I had my battery checked and my alternator checked and they both passed so what could be h...

    1993 Honda Civic Coupe DX

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why does my 2000 Honda civic turn off when braking 1 Answer

    Its a civic dx with manual transmission. check engine light turned on a few weeks ago then shortly after it started to sound like it's gonna turn off when I'd first start it up but it'd stay on. C...

    2000 Honda Civic Coupe

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • why dose my 96 Honda civic ex idle really low sometimes turns off 5 Answers

    my 96 Honda civic idles at about 300 to 500 rpms and sometimes turns off when I stop

    1996 Honda Civic Coupe EX

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Turns off while driving 2 Answers

    I have a 98 civic std n it turns off after I drive for a while..... Then I have to wait like 5 to 10 mind and it turns on like nothing can someone please tell me what's going on????????

    1998 Honda Civic Coupe EX

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Battery light on and car is squeaking 1 Answer

    I just replaced the battery AND alternator over the summer. Something in my car is making a squeaking noise (no it’s not the brakes), and it sounds like it’s coming from the driver side of the eng...

    2002 Honda Civic Coupe LX

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Civic Coupe

Looking for a Used Civic Coupe in your area?

CarGurus has 261 nationwide Civic Coupe listings starting at $3,995.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Honda Civic Coupe Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    deb5deb5deb5deb5deb5
    Reputation
    2,850
  • #2
    kd5qhr
    Reputation
    2,390
  • #3
    elmerenzo
    Reputation
    1,490
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Civic
185 Great Deals out of 4,025 listings starting at $2,877
Used Honda Accord
49 Great Deals out of 978 listings starting at $2,995
Used Honda Accord Coupe
6 Great Deals out of 50 listings starting at $4,500
Used Toyota Corolla
145 Great Deals out of 2,242 listings starting at $3,495
Used Toyota Camry
49 Great Deals out of 1,094 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Mustang
35 Great Deals out of 1,596 listings starting at $7,999
Used BMW 3 Series
66 Great Deals out of 1,169 listings starting at $2,500
Used Chevrolet Camaro
19 Great Deals out of 470 listings starting at $11,999
Used Acura Integra
4 Great Deals out of 73 listings starting at $33,985

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.