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honda accord 1998 lx acting up

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Old 05-11-2011, 11:50 AM
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hi i just bought a 1998 honda accord lx 5 speed coupe and it drives one day normal one day it acts up , when i accelerate the rpms go up but the speed goes up real slow , i tested the clutch at slow speed put it in 4 gear and it was normal, its a stock car and no lights are on, also the red line is at 6k but my honda accord stops just over 5k
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 07:16 PM
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From your descrition (rpm goes up by car is not accelerating), the clutch is slipping. This is usually more noticeable at higher gears (3-5).

Is Check Engine Light on? Does CEL come on for 2 secs and go off when car is started?

good luck
 
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