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09-27-2005, 05:44 AM
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ill explain this problem the best i can
i have a 91 honda accord lx 120k a/t
when you turn your key 2 clicks forward the check engine light along with the "S" light comes on with a "click" noise then goes off with a click noise.....
some times i dont get any clicks and some times i just get the first click and the car wont turn over or it turns over and dies out.....
what can i do......
what is causing this
i thought it was the distributor and ive replaced the entire distributor several times....
problem persists....
please help....
i have a 91 honda accord lx 120k a/t
when you turn your key 2 clicks forward the check engine light along with the "S" light comes on with a "click" noise then goes off with a click noise.....
some times i dont get any clicks and some times i just get the first click and the car wont turn over or it turns over and dies out.....
what can i do......
what is causing this
i thought it was the distributor and ive replaced the entire distributor several times....
problem persists....
please help....
09-28-2005, 05:01 AM
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Re: Help (se7enofseven)
no 1 knows what i could do?
when it dont turn on i stil have fuel at the fuel rail but i dont have spark....
i usually replace the dizzy and she cutz right on
but im getting tired of spending 75$ bucks a pop on a used dizzy and then 2 weeks later out of no where im stranded....
can sum1 please help....
when it dont turn on i stil have fuel at the fuel rail but i dont have spark....
i usually replace the dizzy and she cutz right on
but im getting tired of spending 75$ bucks a pop on a used dizzy and then 2 weeks later out of no where im stranded....
can sum1 please help....
09-28-2005, 05:43 AM
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Re: Help (se7enofseven)
Some wiring problem that gives the coil or ignitor too much electrical load? I don't have a wiring drawing for '91, so it's hard to guess what to look for. Got a multi-meter?
09-30-2005, 04:37 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by se7enofseven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my friend has a multi meter what should i check? the alternator?</TD></TR></TABLE>No, I suspect something more like a short-to-ground in one of the circuits from/to the distributor.
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10-06-2005, 10:27 AM
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no, could you provide some steps i have a hanes manual but it doesnt have instructions to test the ecu-ignitor connection
the main-relay is aka the pgf-fi relay and it is located in the drivers side of the dash correct?
the main-relay is aka the pgf-fi relay and it is located in the drivers side of the dash correct?
10-10-2005, 03:31 AM
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Re: Help (se7enofseven)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by se7enofseven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no, could you provide some steps i have a hanes manual but it doesnt have instructions to test the ecu-ignitor connection</TD></TR></TABLE>There's a wire from the ECU to the ignitor. I don't have a '91 Accord so I can't tell you what pin # or wire color.
Unplug it from the ECU, unplug the other end from the distributor. Use a multi-meter to measure resistance from one end to ground. Make sure that wire has NO continuity to ground. Then connect one end to ground, & go to the other end & make sure it HAS continuity to ground. First part checks for a short, 2nd part checks for an open.
You can make the same kind of check on that last bit of that wire, from the distributor plug into the actual ignitor.
Unplug it from the ECU, unplug the other end from the distributor. Use a multi-meter to measure resistance from one end to ground. Make sure that wire has NO continuity to ground. Then connect one end to ground, & go to the other end & make sure it HAS continuity to ground. First part checks for a short, 2nd part checks for an open.
You can make the same kind of check on that last bit of that wire, from the distributor plug into the actual ignitor.
10-12-2005, 06:39 AM
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its doing it right now outside my work...
this time im not getting the 2nd click for the check engine to turn off but the check engine light goes out and my "S" light is blinking....
that would mean VSS but i replaced the vss a few months ago and if i play with the key.. e.g turn it off and on both lights go out but the car still wont start...
any help please
this time im not getting the 2nd click for the check engine to turn off but the check engine light goes out and my "S" light is blinking....
that would mean VSS but i replaced the vss a few months ago and if i play with the key.. e.g turn it off and on both lights go out but the car still wont start...
any help please
10-12-2005, 08:55 AM
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Why do you say it's the VSS? There's plenty of other things that can cause the flashing "S" light.
I suggested checking the ECU-ignitor circuit since you said it was repeated distributor problems. But some of the other parts of your problem sound like it could be the main relay or ignition switch.
Sounds like you need some help from someone who's more comfortable with electrical checks. Not trying to **** you off, but it just sounds like you're not really sure of yourself with wiring stuff. It's a lot easier for someone to show you the basics in person vs. trying to describe it in a forum like this.
I suggested checking the ECU-ignitor circuit since you said it was repeated distributor problems. But some of the other parts of your problem sound like it could be the main relay or ignition switch.
Sounds like you need some help from someone who's more comfortable with electrical checks. Not trying to **** you off, but it just sounds like you're not really sure of yourself with wiring stuff. It's a lot easier for someone to show you the basics in person vs. trying to describe it in a forum like this.
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