93 Honda Accord EX no spark
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My car starts sometimes, doesn't start others, and sometimes will start and shut off while I'm driving. 3 mechanics said I'm not getting spark. I have new and working spark plugs, new ignitor and new ignition coil. The timing belt has good pressure. What could be the problem. No one seems to be able to figure it out to fix it.
If timing is assumed to be OK, it could be fuel pressure is missing or spark is missing. This seems trivial observation, but is first step in solving your problem. You don't presently know which is missing.
Easiest check is to spray starter fluid or throttle body cleaner in the air intake at the air filter end, and attempt to start. Spray a good dose, 5-10 secs of continuous spray. If you get no temporary start or attempt to start, spark is indeed missing. If it starts briefly and runs, fuel pressure/delivery is the problem. Perform this test and report your results to get next step.
good luck
Easiest check is to spray starter fluid or throttle body cleaner in the air intake at the air filter end, and attempt to start. Spray a good dose, 5-10 secs of continuous spray. If you get no temporary start or attempt to start, spark is indeed missing. If it starts briefly and runs, fuel pressure/delivery is the problem. Perform this test and report your results to get next step.
good luck
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