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Honda Accord (1994-1997) Maintenance and Repair

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#884 of 1849 difficult time getting it to start! by yemm

Jul 31, 2007 (7:19 am)

I own a 1992 4-dr. Honda Accord and lately I have been having a difficult time getting it to start. Once it starts and I shut off the engine after driving, it starts right back up. It is just the initial time of starting that it has difficulty catching and turning over. It seems to happen whether it is warm or cold.. as I live in a tropical whether-humidity is strong here. I have tried everything-fuel filter change, ignition part changed, sparks plugs, battery, timing belt, carburetor deep clean,adjust the timing cycle...Some mechanics insist should be the fuel pump others that is the start engine. Please, I need some advice here..Thanks/ Desperate!

#885 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [yemm] by lastwraith

Aug 01, 2007 (2:19 am)

Replying to: yemm (Jul 31, 2007 7:19 am)
A few things.
 
1 - This probably technically belongs in the 90-93 forum since you have a '92 (though your problem is general).
 
2 - Are there any codes?
 
3 - (not incredibly important) Unless you have a very special '92 you actually don't have a carburetor, it's FI.
 
4 - Possibly engine coolant temp. sensor or something else operating temperature related?
 
5 - Can you hear the click of the main relay and the engaging of the fuel pump when there is a no start condition?
 
You basically only need fuel, spark, and compression to start a car so it has to be one of these areas.
Here is a website that takes a lighthearted approach at giving you a trouble tree to run through.
No go ;(

#886 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [lastwraith] by yemm

Aug 01, 2007 (8:02 am)

Replying to: lastwraith (Aug 01, 2007 2:19 am)
thank you for the tips...
 
My car is not FI- actually my car is a Honda 1992 - 1993 Accord EX 2.2L, 4 Cylinder..and it has indeed a carburetor, located exactly where the air filter is
 
#5..yes and I can hear the click of the main relay

#887 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [yemm] by thegraduate

Aug 01, 2007 (10:23 am)

Replying to: yemm (Aug 01, 2007 8:02 am)
I was pretty darn sure that by 1990, all Accords had EFI.
 
Edmunds agrees. Here's an excerpt from their "Model History" of the Accord, this particular section speaks about the 1990 model. (Skip to the last paragraph).
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 Home > Honda > Accord
 
Honda Accord History
  
1990-1993
 
The 1990 Accord was completely revamped, inside and out. The fourth-generation Accord grew in size, power and popularity (in fact, the Accord was the best-selling car in America for three years in a row, 1990-1992.) The hatchback was dropped, leaving a notchback coupe and a four-door sedan as available choices. Wheelbase was increased by nearly 5 inches (now 107.1 inches), and weight went up, though even the heaviest Accord, the EX four-door, still weighed less than 3000 pounds. Styling in and out was very clean and purposeful, with a low beltline, large greenhouse (window area) and slim roof pillars that minimized blind spots. The uncluttered and chiseled appearance of the '90 Accord gave an overall impression of quality and solidity. This notion was confirmed when one simply hopped in the car and shut the door or turned a knob to put on the headlights. Doors shut with a solid "thunk" and switchgear had a precise and satisfying action.
 
In keeping with Honda's logical system of offering a few versions of each car with increasing standard features (as opposed to the American car makers' philosophy of offering a confusing array of options and option packages), three trim levels were available. One could choose a basic DX, a well-equipped LX (which, as before, had power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise control, A/C and a decent stereo cassette all standard) or the top-shelf EX (which added a power moonroof, alloy wheels and 5 more horsepower to an LX).
 
On the mechanical side, carburetors were history, as fuel injection was made standard on all Accords. The new 2.2-liter engine pumped out 125 horsepower in DX and LX trims, and 130 horses in the EX. Other changes included electronic control for the automatic transmission and motorized front shoulder belts (the latter to satisfy government safety requirements).
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The link to this page is here

#888 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [yemm] by lastwraith

Aug 02, 2007 (11:47 pm)

Replying to: yemm (Aug 01, 2007 8:02 am)
You sure you don't have one of these sitting up in your engine right at the top near the windshield?

#889 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [yemm] by corkscrew

Aug 03, 2007 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: yemm (Jul 31, 2007 7:19 am)
Go to this link and click on "overview"
http://religion.p5.org.uk/techauto/mainrelaydefine.html Do these systems apply to you? The main relay controls the fuel pump. If you live in a hot climate where the temperature is 90F/34C and the cabin temp is high, check out the main relay. The two words in your post that caught my attention are "tropical and humidity" Hope this helps

#890 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [corkscrew] by corkscrew

Aug 03, 2007 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: corkscrew (Aug 03, 2007 12:08 pm)
OOPS..under main relay symptoms click on green arrow for carb models. Yes indeed sports fans, some had carburetors.

#891 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [corkscrew] by lastwraith

Aug 04, 2007 (12:00 am)

Replying to: corkscrew (Aug 03, 2007 1:29 pm)
Good page!
 
As far as carbs go, yes the page does have info for non-FI vehicles but that doesn't mean that his 92 has a carb. If you notice, in the same paragraph you get when you follow the green "carb" arrow it specifies that the location is for second generation accords. 90-93 is third gen.
 
Anyway, good link at least.

#892 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [yemm] by corkscrew

Aug 04, 2007 (4:08 am)

Replying to: yemm (Jul 31, 2007 7:19 am)
Hello Yemm,
As a frequent traveler I remember seeing carbureted autos in europe in the early 90s. Do you reside outside of the U.S.? In any case, if your mechanic says you have a carbureator look at the fuel pump.
 
Regards
Corkscrew

#893 of 1849 Re: difficult time getting it to start! [lastwraith] by thegraduate

Aug 04, 2007 (8:10 am)

Replying to: lastwraith (Aug 04, 2007 12:00 am)
As far as carbs go, yes the page does have info for non-FI vehicles but that doesn't mean that his 92 has a carb. If you notice, in the same paragraph you get when you follow the green "carb" arrow it specifies that the location is for second generation accords. 90-93 is third gen.
 
You are right, no carbs after 1989 for US Accords (the 2.2L was the only engine, and its fuel injected.)
 
But, the 1990-1993 is the fourth generation.

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