how to check the fuel system

1996 HONDA PRELUDE
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AFLOR080
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so my vehicle had died on me and it was acting like their was no fuel but it had a full tank so i replaced the fuel filter and it started right back up but then later on the next day while i was driving it died on me again so what could cause it to die again. It is acting like there is no fuel in the vehicle could it be that since the fuel filter was dirty and i replaced it that the lines could of got clogged?
Jan 3, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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HMAC300
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check your fuel pressure and scan for codes.
Jan 3, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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AFLOR080
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the check engine came on and it said the idle air control valve needed to be replaced could that cause the vehicle to die when coming to a complete stop since i just put in a new fuel filter?
Jan 3, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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HMAC300
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yup, you might try cleaning the throttle plate on both sides and cleaning the iac aswell and see if that cures it. sometimes it does....
Jan 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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HMAC300
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use choke cleaner
Jan 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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AFLOR080
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I just replaced the idle air control valve and tried to start my vehicle it up it still doesnt start up
Jan 13, 2012 at 9:18 PM