Hi guys!
I have a 91 Honda accord with 356,000 miles on it. I have owned it since it was new and it has never given me any trouble like this before. Here is the issue.

1. It refuses to start.
2. When starting the engine it will run for about two seconds and then sputter and die.
3. Repeated attempts to start the after the inital start, the engine will just sputter.
4. If I wait ten minutes and try to start it agian, it goes back to #2.
5. This problem just happened overnight., the car ran fine the night before when parked.
6. New plugs and wires about six months ago. And a new pcv valve today because I broke
The old one off on accident. Checked all vacuum hoses they looked fine but I cannot
Listen for leaks since the car will not stay running long enough to hear any.

So, that's the gist of it, I am at a loss. Normaly with a bit of poking around I can get most anything to run, but this one has me stumped. Thanks in advance!

1991 Honda Accord 2.2

 

You need to determine if the problem is due to lack of spark or lack of fuel.

I would start by checking for engine codes. See the common diy thread on top of the gen tech help forum. There is a link for checking codes. Post any codes on here.

Turn the key to the II position, but do not try to start the car. When the check engine light does the bulb check, the fuel pump should turn on for about two seconds. It is a faint buzzing whirling sound that comes from the back seat, so turn off the radio, blower, etc. and listen carefully.

 

Going to go and check if I can hear the fuel pump right now. Also, the check engine light is not on other then the inital bulb check.

 

Fuel pump is working. What next?

1991 Honda Accord.

 

Check for engine codes like I mentioned before.

There are a few ways to check for spark. If you have an old spark plug, you can pull a wire and ground the spark plug threads. Have an assistant try to start the car. You should see a decent spark.

Using a timing light is another way to check for spark, if you have one.

If you pull out one of your spark plugs after trying to start the engine, do you get a strong gasoline smell?