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91 accord slow acceleration

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Old 06-16-2011, 08:42 AM
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i got in the car to go to the store today and when i put the car in drive i and took off it felt sluggish like it diddnt want to go and then it stall out
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 11:47 AM
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Pretty thin description.

Does car restart and idle OK, or completely dead? Does engine turn over but not start?

Have you checked battery voltage?

Any recent maintenance; spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor?

Is Check Engine Light on? If yes, go to DiY section for guidance to access codes. Post your codes for help.

good luck
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 12:35 PM
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the car restarts and idles for a min or 2 then cuts off
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 06:52 PM
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When engine stops does Check Engine Light and Alt Light come on? If not, it may be a faulty keyswitch assy.

Check for spark when engine will not start. A timing light attached to one lead will indicate spark; no flash = no spark.

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Old 06-17-2011, 01:21 PM
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just pulled the spark plugs and all off them had oil on them but the one closest to the distrubtor was filled with oil plug wire and spark plug was drench , so do i need to buy a valve cover gasket set
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 04:52 PM
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A valve cover seal set will stop the leaks, however may not be source of your poor performance. I've seen some pretty bad leaks on mine w/ no missing, and would not explain complete cut-off.

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