On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 22:34:12 -0400, "amyjay" <amyjay99@nospam.com>
wrote:

>The engine stops revving despite pressure on the accelerator and the car
>coasts and then slows. Then, the problem will stop, the RPMs will
>increase and the engine will rev commensurate with the pressure on the
>pedal. The problem has been intermittent, so it might happen for 10 or 15
>seconds at a shot, though it's becoming more frequent. The car literally
>stopped moving while I was making a left turn across traffic the last time
>I had it out, and I was almost side-swiped. I kept my foot on the
>accelerator and a second later, it jumped forward.
>
>I've had it at my local Honda dealership for the repairs. Admittedly, I
>can only assume they know what they're doing, though I've only had
>positive experiences there before.
>

jeez ... that sounds scary.

it sounds like an electrical problem to me but they're the experts.
My guess is something in the ignition system is starting to fail but
finding intermittent problems like this can be a real challenge.