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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (1976-1989) Maintenance & Repair
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Jan 24, 2006 10:15 am) |
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I'm wondering if anyone out there can help me. I have a 1988 Honda Accord LX with approx. 208450 miles on it. And it has suddenly developed a problem that unfortunately only happens with me!! When I am driving around town, it drives fine, But when I get on the freeway and up around 65-70 mph. I will be driving along fine, when suddenly I lose power. I can be pushing my foot to the floor and only able to do about 40 mph. When i get off the freeway and on side streets, it will eventually start to go back to normal. I;ve been to 2 mechanics and it does not act up for them. I have had both of the fuel filters changed, timing checked, air intake checked and i have even tried a different gas. But it still happens. Any ideas??? 
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Replying to: hondagirl5 (Jan 27, 2006 9:22 am)
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Replying to: haefr (Jan 27, 2006 10:35 am) 
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Replying to: hondagirl5 (Jan 29, 2006 10:41 am) If you have a manual gearbox, the "my speed went down.... but my rpms stayed up" certainly sounds like a slipping clutch. Also the fact that it runs OK in town = low gears , and shows problem at highway = high gear , points to a slipping clutch. Clutch could be in the stage where it just barely manages gentle driving, but at highway speed ( 5th gear ) actually exercises a certain amount of "micro-slip" , something you don't usually notice; this micro-slip eventually overheats the clutch, and thus makes it start to slip severely ( speed dropping ). Change of friction plate would be mandatory -> hope that the pressure plate hasn't warped from the heat. Clutch could just simply be worn-out, but a careful inspection for oil leak(s) recommended ! Oil would smear the clutch surfaces ( and cause an early death ). At standstill shortly after a "speed-dropping trip" , you should be able to smell a hot (burnt) friction-plate, and/or hot ("burnt") oil. Or both. If it's an automatic - I suppose it have to be a defect converter ( I'm no good at automatics ). Good luck ! Best wishes Gunnar P.S. Make SHURE there's no brake dragging ( car should easily be pushed by hand on level, even ground ) - a brake drag could heat up and eventually worsen ( increase friction ). |
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1987 honda accord lxi pfi while driving it just cut off any answers
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| Is it possible that the car will start but the reverse light will not work. In other words that a part of the neutral safety switch that controls the reverse lights does not work? | |
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Replying to: dljudge422 (Jan 31, 2006 12:09 pm)
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Replying to: simsoo51 (Feb 07, 2006 6:07 pm) My 88 Accord has a sticking neutral switch. Sometimes the backup lights don't come on, and sometimes the car won't start in park. When that happens, I shift into neutral and the car starts fine. I'm assuming the swith could use a shot of WD-40, I just haven't taken the time to do it. Mrbill |
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89 accord man trans Check engine light comes at start. Does not go out. Car stalls after about 30 seconds. Where to start? Not o2 sensor, is it?
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