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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 04:23 AM
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whats it for? car is a 1989 honda accord lx runs and drives without it im so confused it has me stumped
 
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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so nobody knows?
 
Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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ok so that settles it honda just put it there to mess with me and its useless
 
Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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I did a search on the web and did find much on it. Someone guessed it is the heater at the base of the carb. Is this a U.S. vehicle?
 
Old Dec 15, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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yeah its just ur plain ol 89 accord lx. heater at the base of the carb? ive never heard of such a thing. i know it doesnt affect it running and driving wise and as far as i can tell everything still works. ive replaced the fuse and still no change so i guess ill just keep it there in case i blow my battery fuse again.
 
Old Dec 15, 2009 | 02:26 AM
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I have no clue. Never heard of PTC. Which fuse box is it located in (engine bay or in the cabin). Can you tell us what number the fuse is based off of the lid for the box?
 
Old Dec 15, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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Auto choke heater? That's the only thing I can think of in the carburator.

Look for a wire going to the side of the carb to #4 in this picture. See if this gets power when the car is running - or NOT when you pull the fuse.
 
Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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choke heater gets power from the alt white/blue wire.........

which fuse box and what position # is this fuse located ???
 
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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its in the engine bay ill get you guys the number when i get home from the hospital in a couple days my gf is getting induced in 4 hrs
 
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