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Re: my 88 Honda Lxi [dragonpontiac] by mrbill1957
Jun 04, 2007 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: dragonpontiac (Jun 04, 2007 3:36 pm)

If one high beam works, then the stalk switch should be good. The high beam wire from the switch will feed both headlights, so if one lamp works, then the problem is up front by the headlights. Any corrosion in the plug for the headlamp?
 
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Re: my 88 Honda Lxi [mrbill1957] by dragonpontiac
Jun 04, 2007 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Jun 04, 2007 4:04 pm)

Ive cleaned the plugs that go into the head light. I don't know what else could be the problem.... I was hoping that would be the problem. I would love to have high beams. Do you have any other ideas?
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Re: my 88 Honda Lxi [dragonpontiac] by mrbill1957
Jun 04, 2007 (4:54 pm)
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Replying to: dragonpontiac (Jun 04, 2007 4:22 pm)

I took a look in my undetailed Haynes manual for the 88 Accord, and it doesn't show any useful information as far as the wiring for the headlights.
 
I wish I could tell you where they split off the wiring to feed both headlights.
 
My suggestions would be to check for a broken wire where they flex when the headlights go up-down. Also, if you see any signs of a previous front end repair from an accident, if you spot any damage to a harness, look closely for a cut wire. I've found wires that had breaks internally, but appear OK from the outside. If there is an internal break, a light tug on the wire will actually stretch the insulation at the break point.
 
Hopefully someone can give more information on the routing of the wires.
 
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Re: my 88 Honda Lxi [mrbill1957] by dragonpontiac
Jun 04, 2007 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Jun 04, 2007 4:54 pm)

Thanks for the help. If I went ahead and replaced the stalk, is that a cheap and easy thing to replace.
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Re: my 88 Honda Lxi [dragonpontiac] by mrbill1957
Jun 04, 2007 (5:45 pm)
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Replying to: dragonpontiac (Jun 04, 2007 5:08 pm)

Let me suggest a cheaper repair. What about running a wire from the good lamp and feed the dead one? I realize it's not "factory" but you will accomplish what you want, and save alot of $$
 
The switch is most likely a "combination switch" which means the whole assembly would need replacing. It also requires removal of the steering wheel.
 
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Re: my 88 Honda Lxi [mrbill1957] by kiawah
Jun 04, 2007 (7:00 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Jun 04, 2007 5:45 pm)

I think I'd be swapping out the relays before doing that. See if you can get your hands on a set of electrical schematics, perhaps check www.helminc.com to see if they have the factory manuals for that model year. Very reasonably priced access for a couple days, which you can download and print.
 
If you don't have a relay for each light (and one of the relays bad), you could have a common relay with two sets of points in it, one set of which is bad.
 
You need to get some good detail info before you start throwing parts at this.
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Re: my 88 Honda Lxi [kiawah] by dragonpontiac
Jun 04, 2007 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Jun 04, 2007 7:00 pm)

Thanks for all the help guys. I'm going to have my mechanic look at it and see if he can see anything. low beams are better then no beams LOL.
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Re: my 88 Honda Lxi [dragonpontiac] by wanger1
Jun 05, 2007 (3:18 am)
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Replying to: dragonpontiac (Jun 04, 2007 2:05 pm)

The 2.0 engine is notorious for leaking around the valve cover. I would check this first or just go ahead and replace the gasket. They don't cost much and it will eliminate the first check point. When you tighten the bolts on the valve cover, don't over do it. They only need about 7 to 8 lbs of torque.
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1988 Honda Accord Choke Coil. by churick
Jun 11, 2007 (2:12 pm)
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Is there anybody who knows where I can order a Choke coil. I don't live near a honda dealer and I have checked at all local car part stores (Napa, O-Rielly,advanced,etc) all of them tell me they can't find that part. I have looked online and found a choke diaphram. (Is this the same as a choke coil???) Or has anybody been able to buy one from a different source. I could go to a junk yard but I need to find what a choke coil looks like. I have a Haynes book for my honda and didn't find information in that about a choke coil.....
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Re: 1988 Honda Accord Choke Coil. [churick] by pkgman2
Jun 11, 2007 (10:17 pm)
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Replying to: churick (Jun 11, 2007 2:12 pm)

Parts america has them on line, (a division of shucks/krager auto) they call it a choke pull off
 
its 12.99 plus shipping

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