1991 honda accord wont start
#2
It could come from a number of problems.
When you first turn the key to the II position without trying to start the car, does the fuel pump turn on for about 2 seconds? It is a faint whirling/buzzing sound that comes from the back seat. Turn off the radio, heater, etc so you can listen for that sound.
When you first turn the key to the II position without trying to start the car, does the fuel pump turn on for about 2 seconds? It is a faint whirling/buzzing sound that comes from the back seat. Turn off the radio, heater, etc so you can listen for that sound.
#5
Are the maintenance items up to date like distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs?
If you have a volt meter, see if the blk/yel wire that plugs into the distributor and/or coil has 12V when the key is in the II position to ground (like a valve cover bolt).
The DX/LX has an external coil, so you can test for voltage there.
If you have a volt meter, see if the blk/yel wire that plugs into the distributor and/or coil has 12V when the key is in the II position to ground (like a valve cover bolt).
The DX/LX has an external coil, so you can test for voltage there.
#7
Pick up NGK ZFR6F-11 spark plugs at any parts store for ~$2 each. You might as well replace them. Use the packet anti-seize on the threads, so they will not fuse to the cylinder head.
You can remove the distributor cap see if the metal points are worn out on the inside. Also, look at the metal part of the rotor for signs of wear.
If they haven't been changed in a while, I would pick those two parts up from the dealership. Probably for around $30.
You can remove the distributor cap see if the metal points are worn out on the inside. Also, look at the metal part of the rotor for signs of wear.
If they haven't been changed in a while, I would pick those two parts up from the dealership. Probably for around $30.
#9
following up. did what you said and changed dist. cap, rotor, wires and plugs. rotor was a bear. called honda service and mechanic said that a lot of the time they have to break them off. that's what I did. anyway after some coughing and sputtering it started up and running smooth. guess I need to pay more attention to standard maint. thanks for your help.
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