General Tech Help Good at troubleshooting? Have a non specific issue? Discuss general tech topics here.

91 accord slow acceleration

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 08:42 AM
  #1  
pennix3's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Default 91 accord slow acceleration

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
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:47 AM
  #2  
TexasHonda's Avatar
Super Moderator : And A Texan
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,652
From: Katy, TX
Default

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
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 12:35 PM
  #3  
pennix3's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Default

the car restarts and idles for a min or 2 then cuts off
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 06:52 PM
  #4  
TexasHonda's Avatar
Super Moderator : And A Texan
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,652
From: Katy, TX
Default

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.

good luck
 
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 01:21 PM
  #5  
pennix3's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Default

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
 
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 04:52 PM
  #6  
TexasHonda's Avatar
Super Moderator : And A Texan
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,652
From: Katy, TX
Default

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.

good luck
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Miss Informed
General Tech Help
4
Oct 30, 2014 12:59 PM
frankiep17
General Tech Help
2
Jun 1, 2013 01:06 PM
Pat61
Engine & Internal
18
Apr 20, 2012 03:21 PM
fasundrani
Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
15
Apr 20, 2012 03:15 PM
bob91
General Tech Help
1
Apr 23, 2010 11:33 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:35 AM.