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Car Forum / Honda Cars / July 2005

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Ignitor / Main Relay on 92 Accord

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jostorama@gmail.com - 22 Jul 2005 01:26 GMT
Greetings,

I recently came across a 92 Accord that wasn't running quite right, but
the price was right (50 bucks).

My girlfriends old Honda had the same problem so I started checking
into the main relay and Ignitor. The main relay had some dry sockets
and after I fixed it the Accord ran better but still would run badly at
low RPMs, sometimes dying and not wanting to start again. I then went
after the Ignitor which I replaced at the same time as the rotar.

The Accord now runs better, but still seems to idle poorly, with fits
and starts. When you get it up to about 1.5K RPM it runs like a champ.
It also still seems to idle rougher the longer its been started....

So what did I miss? Did I miss something in main relay that I need to
go back and catch? Is there something else? Is it just a matter of the
car sitting for a long time before it was handed over to me (I ran most
of the old gas out and added new)? Any help would be great.

Thanks
D
Elle - 22 Jul 2005 03:02 GMT
> I recently came across a 92 Accord that wasn't running quite right, but
> the price was right (50 bucks).
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> car sitting for a long time before it was handed over to me (I ran most
> of the old gas out and added new)? Any help would be great.

On the cheap side, and for things you'd do anyway within a couple of years,
try replacing:
Plugs
Plug wires
Air filter
Fuel filter

Also, check the radiator coolant level. If there is any question about air
being in the radiator cooling system, purge the cooling system of air. That
costs nothing but your time. The cooling system cools not just the engine
but some engine control components. If these components are not being cooled
properly, idle problems may occur. (Though last summer, my idle problems
were on the high side. An air purge of the cooling system fixed this.)

Then consider replacing the distributor coil. Especially if the dying and
not starting again for awhile happens after the car is warmed up.

A bad coil can damage a good distributor.

Check the timing, too.

It's probably not related to the idling/dying problem above, but consider
replacing the PCV valve for $20 or so, too. Or at least check and inspect
it.
Elle - 22 Jul 2005 03:04 GMT
> A bad coil can damage a good distributor.

Oops. Post-o. That should read, "A bad coil can damage a good ignitor."
TeGGeR® - 22 Jul 2005 04:07 GMT
>> So what did I miss? Did I miss something in main relay that I need to
>> go back and catch? Is there something else? Is it just a matter of
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Plugs
> Plug wires

That can have a BIG effect on power. Use OEM.

> Air filter
> Fuel filter

Also clean the throttle body and EACV, then readjust the idle speed.

Check as well for oil in the throttle body and intake tube. This points to
a plugged (sludged up) PCV valve.

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motsco_ _ - 22 Jul 2005 14:20 GMT
> Greetings,
>
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> D
> -------------------------

Throw a can of Techron injector cleaner in the gas tank . . Who knows if
it's ever been done?

'Curly'
 
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