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

'94 accord with a '96 engine wont catch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #21  
Old 07-25-2017, 04:08 PM
PAhonda's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 15,674
Default

I had a 95 accord for 11 years. It was a very reliable vehicle.

I would suggest getting your car running. There are enough 94-97 accords out there for you to get a wire harness from a u-pull-it yard. I'd get the wire harness from a 96/97 accord that is a LX or DX. The donor accord should have the same transmission (automatic or manual trans) as well.

I'm suggesting replacing the wire harness under the dash. It might take some work, but you would be able to connect an OBD2 standard scanner to troubleshoot issues with your car.
 
  #22  
Old 07-26-2017, 01:26 PM
ghostface's Avatar
Newest Of Newbies
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 13
Default

Originally Posted by PAhonda
I had a 95 accord for 11 years. It was a very reliable vehicle.

I would suggest getting your car running. There are enough 94-97 accords out there for you to get a wire harness from a u-pull-it yard. I'd get the wire harness from a 96/97 accord that is a LX or DX. The donor accord should have the same transmission (automatic or manual trans) as well.

I'm suggesting replacing the wire harness under the dash. It might take some work, but you would be able to connect an OBD2 standard scanner to troubleshoot issues with your car.
THANK YOU. My wife is pushing me to trade it in or sell it and i just dont want to. its a great car. it had a blown head gasket which was my fault that lead to me having the engine replaced. its not the cars fault i was pushing it way too hard on open flat desert road. and its not starting now because the guy that installed the new engine is an idiot. once i get her back up and running ive got easily 100,000 more miles on ir
 
  #23  
Old 07-26-2017, 06:05 PM
PAhonda's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 15,674
Default

You may want to try checking for codes. It is very simple to do. Here is a link on how to do this.

https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...l-codes-35962/
 
  #24  
Old 07-28-2017, 08:33 PM
The Toecutter's Avatar
Been Around A Long Time Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Kimball MI
Posts: 1,572
Default

Myself, I'd try and get a 94 engine harness and a 94 distributor and get it up and running. Once you've done that, you can decide which way to go. I only say that, as that way you keep it more closer to what it is (just has a newer engine with lower miles).

I've got a 97 Accord sedan sitting here that's been for sale all summer (I've been driving my 99 Accord sedan) and I've only had a couple of people stop and look at it. What I'm trying to say, is that you might find you won't get much for it if you sell it, so you might as well fix it and drive it. It's probably a good car once it's been fixed. I really liked my 97, as it rode smooth, was quiet and tight with no rattles and it doesn't pull (even a little bit), but I got a newer Accord.
 

Last edited by The Toecutter; 07-28-2017 at 08:36 PM.
  #25  
Old 07-28-2017, 10:26 PM
ghostface's Avatar
Newest Of Newbies
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 13
Default

so i checked codes and nothing blinked or came on?

so i need to just go to junkyard and get distributor and harness for 94 right? and thats it? either that or get one of those adapters someone was talking about?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CarIdiot
General Tech Help
3
06-09-2011 09:52 AM
becact
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds
4
03-21-2010 11:01 AM
roozoo
General Tech Help
4
01-19-2009 12:45 PM
doanutboi
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds
2
07-06-2008 06:52 PM
finch13
Off Topic
12
04-23-2008 10:17 AM



Quick Reply: '94 accord with a '96 engine wont catch



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:16 PM.