89 honda Accord running rich
01-28-2009, 06:32 PM
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89 honda Accord running rich
wut r the most ovious things that can cause an accord to run rich , my car comes up as a gross poluter during smog check but i cant figuare out y , thanks
01-28-2009, 07:30 PM
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Re: 89 honda Accord running rich
Depending on what polutants you're dealing with...
1989 Accord LX Carbureted
Sinking Float
Dirty Needle & Seat
Misadjusted Choke mechanism
Inoperative Choke components
Leaking Vacuum hoses
Thermostat
EGR Valve
to name a few
1989 Accord LXi Fuel Injected
Leaking Fuel Injector
Oxygen Sensor
EGR Valve
MAP Sensor
Thermostat
Etc
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02-04-2009, 05:28 AM
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Re: 89 honda Accord running rich
so how do i test the problems , oh yeah my check engine light doesn't work , would that be the bulb or could it be some underline problem causing it to malfunction
02-04-2009, 10:29 AM
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Re: 89 honda Accord running rich
Does it temporarily light as you're turning the key to start?
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02-05-2009, 07:23 PM
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Re: 89 honda Accord running rich
when the car starts up they light doesnt come on , i didnt pass the california emissions test because fo thast so i am really wondering wut i should start out by doing first becasue i looked at the blub and it seems to be soldered into the circuit board , thank you for all ur help
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