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1988 Accord Misfire at 60+ MPH

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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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Default 1988 Accord Misfire at 60+ MPH

I have a 1988 Honda Accord 2.0L 12v (Non Injection). The car seems to run smoothly up to about 45/50 mph but at around 60/65mph the car starts to misfire slightly but enough to make the car jerk uncomfortaby. I have changed the plugs, leads, dizzi cap, rota arm, oil and air filters but this has made no difference. Any help greatfully recieved.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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You could do a cylinder balance test to determine which cylinder is misfiring or if it's a global problem affecting all cylinders. You brake torque the motor to the RPM of the miss and have someone pull the spark plug wires one at a time using the all plastic pliers made to prevent shock and see which cylinders or cylinder makes the least amount of change. I would suggest have the vehicle in Reverse while holding the brake rather than drive.
 
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