unkn0wn_us3r Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 hey guys i havent posted much on this forum. now i have an issue and im hoping somebody could help me with it. i have a 1992 honda accord lx and the problem is that it randomly stops working. it could be going down the road and stop working, or it just wont start when i go out to go somewhere. i really need help and i dont want to sell it. it is a good car considering this problem. im hoping it is an easy fix, maybe something i looked over. if somebody would please help it would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Engine needs fuel, spark and air to run. I am not trying to be fecicious, but you need to check your fuel and spark; i.e. are you getting enough of both at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3B20A3G Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 i would first check the main relay, (common for them to take a crap) they normally dont let the car just cut out on you though. when you first turn the key to "ON" do you hear 2 clicks (with about 2 second gap between them) with the engine light on in this time? if not, then you probably have a faulty main relay (dry solder joints) (go here for solution http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php...ight=main+relay ) if you do get the clicks, then i would check for spark, if there isn't, then chances are the igniter has decided to not work (also common) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtlehead Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 i would first check the main relay, (common for them to take a crap) they normally dont let the car just cut out on you though. when you first turn the key to "ON" do you hear 2 clicks (with about 2 second gap between them) with the engine light on in this time? if not, then you probably have a faulty main relay (dry solder joints) (go here for solution http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php...ight=main+relay ) if you do get the clicks, then i would check for spark, if there isn't, then chances are the igniter has decided to not work (also common) Yeh, I would start with replacing the main PGM-FI relay. It is something that goes bad, and if it does not fix the problem (which it very well could/may) then no harm, it should be replaced given the age of the car anyway. What you are describing could very well be that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkn0wn_us3r Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Yeh, I would start with replacing the main PGM-FI relay. It is something that goes bad, and if it does not fix the problem (which it very well could/may) then no harm, it should be replaced given the age of the car anyway. What you are describing could very well be that. i have already replaced the main relay. so i am staring to think it is the fuel pump,maybe the fuel filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3B20A3G Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 can you hear the fuel pump priming when you turn the key to on when the relay first clicks? if so then it should be working, you could unbolt the fuiel line from the fuel rail & put it in a container or something then turn the key to on and see if fuel comes out of the fuel line, if it does then I would eliminate fuel as being a problem (unless the injectors/fuel rail are clogged/not working) i would then move on to checking for spark, specifically the igniter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 When my fuel pump on my 1986 Accord LX was failing, it did so intermittently until it completely failed. I had to push the car back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 My problem was my fuel pump ground. the screw became loose and all i did was just get a good ground next to it. Hope you get it fixed soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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