Q: My 2005 accord Honda will turn over but if I don't keep my foot on the gas it dies with a loud clattering from the engine. Any ideas?

asked by on December 21, 2016

Car has been acting strange lately. Heat doesn't work, check engine and maintenance required light has been on for a while. When I start the car it won't stay on unless I keep my foot on the gas. It's very cold around here probably around 30 degrees most days. I did not put antifreeze in it, and the battery is old, though my dad exchanged it for another used battery. Loud clicking/pattering comes from engine.

My car has 300000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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