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#340 of 412 Re: 1989 Accord Problem [wanger1] by chevyman63 Feb 20, 2008 (11:11 am)
Replying to: wanger1 (Feb 20, 2008 10:29 am) Thanks for the comeback wanger1, Yes this is an automatic with only about 55k on it. I try not to drive it very hard but don't like getting run over in the city. it sounds like the 2.0L is not known for being fast however I think I still have a smaller vacume leak somewhere in those miles of lines. My 89 owner manual says 10-30w straight or syntectic oil. I am using a product Royal purple and I can tell a big difference in the engine coasting or decellerating. Was told by the Napa (now car quest) engine gruru thats its tops in its line. As you tell from my email name I am still into old american iron. Have been driving a 1963 Impala since 1980 that now runs like a raped ape but the gas prices were killing me. Sorry to here you gave up your Honda cuz from what I've been hearing they are a great car for what they were designed for. Like you my friend I run the valvoline racing 10-40w in the chevy but it seems the newer motors are designed with the syntectic oil in mind. You seem pretty smart on these rice burners where I am just trying to figure out sideways 4 clys. open to any and all good advice from those who have already been down this road. Thanks and stay in touch!
#341 of 412 Re: PGM-FI on all the time [willwong] by me8e Mar 03, 2008 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: willwong (Jul 04, 2006 9:14 pm) I believe that refers to the ...MAIN/Fuel relay....it's actually 2 relays in one module. When you turn the key "on" the Main relay applies 12 volts to the computer ....then the computer applies the voltage to energize the FL (fuell pump) relay.
#342 of 412 fuel problem by rick105 Mar 04, 2008 (7:12 am)
my 86 accord started idling rough,running out of gas on a hill,have to pump pedal to keep it going.also if you hold it to the floor on highway goes to 4-5 grand & starts cutting out like a rev limiter. i seen on here it could be coil not sending enough juice to the fuel pump.any other ideas? also does anyone know what the vacuum diaphram on drivers side of carb. controls? thanks Replies to this message: tranto (Aug 03, 2008 8:32 pm) corkscrew (Aug 04, 2008 7:21 am)
#343 of 412 honda accord by thomason Mar 04, 2008 (4:20 pm)
we are having about the same problem with 88 honda accord, runs very rough, cant set idle carberator or timing to make it run smooth with out shutting off at stop signs. Have to put in nuetral to keep it from dying. If everything is set to run half way smooth the next time it is started or the next day it will be right back to not running good at all. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 06, 2008 10:05 am) rodominski (Jun 21, 2008 8:44 am)
#344 of 412 Re: honda accord [thomason] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 06, 2008 (10:05 am)
Replying to: thomason (Mar 04, 2008 4:20 pm) First two things to do for both these cars is to check for vacuum leaks everywhere, and to do a simple tune up.   japanese carburetors are very difficult to rebuild and you don't want to go in there unless you really have to.
#345 of 412 Immortal O2 sensors? by circuitsmith Apr 23, 2008 (10:33 am)
Hi everyone,   I own an '88 LXI hatchback with 217K miles. Needless to say its had many parts replaced over the last 20 years, but it has the original O2 sensors. I'm always reading how O2 sensors should be periodically changed, especially from places that sell them! So, I get no check engine light, I get good gas mileage, as high as 37MPG, and the car runs great and passes emissions. I'm guessing those little buggers would be a PITA to come out after all this time.   My question is are their others who have never changed their O2 sensors? Should I relax about not fixing what's not broken? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 23, 2008 12:57 pm)
#346 of 412 Re: Immortal O2 sensors? [circuitsmith] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 23, 2008 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: circuitsmith (Apr 23, 2008 10:33 am) Unless you've noticed a conspicuous drop in fuel mileage, no, I wouldn't touch 'em.
#347 of 412 Re: honda accord [thomason] by rodominski Jun 21, 2008 (8:44 am)
Replying to: thomason (Mar 04, 2008 4:20 pm) i have a 89 accord. carb. ive been having the same problem with the idle for almost 2 years now. its a 5 speed so im able to drive as you said. abit differently. i was wondering if anyone has come up with any solutions for this problem. i have a mechanic that i trust and we are trying to research and tackle this problem. we are thinking its somewhere in the carb. maybe a air intake valve somewhere in there? Id love any kind of feed back. im ready to fix this problem for good.
#348 of 412 no spark after overheating 77 accord by bgortz Jun 23, 2008 (7:20 am)
stopped while running in driveway. was hot at time. now no spark. tried coil, cap, points check. nothing works. getting current to coil and no spark. is there some kind of reset for the engine?
#349 of 412 Re: 1988 Honda Accord LX [hondagirl5] by rodominski Jun 25, 2008 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: hondagirl5 (Jan 29, 2006 10:41 am) if its not your clutch slipping. it come most def. be your idle screw. when i first got my 89. it popped out one day im guessing and it only acted up every once and awhile. check it. simple little thing

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