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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (1976-1989) Maintenance & Repair
412 messages, Last post on Oct 22, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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i have a 88 honda accord, carbeurated, automatic. once and a while when i turn the key (the starter has just been replaced) the lights on the dash light up, but nothing else happens. every other time i turn it over it fires up like a new car. when it wont start, i shake the car a little, and then it usually fires up. once it didnt no matter what i did, and i had it towed to the local shop, then it started for them every time, no matter what they did. could it be a loose wire?
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Replying to: student4life (Nov 20, 2008 12:20 pm) Mrbill |
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Replying to: sean123 (Nov 20, 2008 11:42 am) |
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Hi, Recently while driving my car gave in and died. After a stressful week and a few at home mechanics we finally pinpointed the problem to be that my timing belt snapped. This would not be to much of a problem but we were informed that the 89 accord lxi contains an interfering motor. kindly letting us know that the pistons may be knocked around and that it appeared they were. I do not know where to go with this vehicle now, I bought it for 1.2 k and i was wondering what repairs would be or if i should just scrap it at a salvage yard for some cash back. Your reply would be MUCH appreciated. Thank you.
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Replying to: Athey (Dec 13, 2008 8:25 pm) |
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| I'm having trouble with my 89 Honda Accord and I know it's with the fuel system. I have replaced the fuel pump, both filters, and the main relay. The only way the car will start is if you jumper the main relay. Then if you start it within an hour or so it's fine. But after it sits overnight, it will turn over, but not start. It seems that the pump is losing it's prime but I'm not sure what to do about it. Any ideas? | |
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I have a 1989 Honda Accord LX with a carb. The car runs good but idles high (2000 rpm). What I found was there was no vacumn coming through the line that attaches to the choke/fast Idle pull off. Therefore, it will not allow the fast idle to come off without some hands on intervention. My question is, the vacumn line that feeds the choke/fast idle pull off goes into the black control box on the passenger side of the car. There are also many other vacumn lines that feed into it. Does anyone know about servicing the vacumn control box? Are there serviceable parts inside? I have a haynes manual and it does not have zip about this. Any other suggestions? I don't mind replacing parts that need to be replaced but I sure hate to dump money on parts that don't need replacing. Thanks poboy2
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Hi All, My first time on your site. I have a 1989 Honda Accord LXI, and I'll never part with it. It has 240k+ miles on it. Its never been to a repair shop, not since I've owned it in the 10+years. When I start the car the tac bounces around 2-3 -4 k,while idling to warm it up. Even on the highway at 65mph I look and see the tac bouncing all over the place. At this time 3,4,5 k. Anyone have any Ideal what that's about? Car runs fine, smooth and steady, not missing, no loss of power. Thank you for your time in this matter. Seattle B
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Replying to: SeattleB (Jan 16, 2009 10:33 pm)
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Replying to: student4life (Nov 20, 2008 12:20 pm) Btw I had the same problem took me 2 months to figure it out if that doesnt work i cant help you but good luck. |
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