Still looking for advice....
#1
Still looking for advice....
98 Accord 2.3 f23A1 4 cylinder.
Have issues with an unknown cause of blinking check engine light. Only noticeable issues are rough idle, bad fuel economy, engine misfire(s). I got the code read and it gave me a misfire code for cylinder #2. I've already recently replaced spark plugs, wires, distributer cap previous to this happening. Im currently running seafoam as well. This is what ive heard so far:
- Possibly the timing has gone out of whack (then again, my car isn't running all that bad)
- Possibly bad fuel injector
- Possibly a burnt valve
I don't have too much money to fix this problem but any advice would be great. I know there are some smart people on here so let me hear what u guys think.
Have issues with an unknown cause of blinking check engine light. Only noticeable issues are rough idle, bad fuel economy, engine misfire(s). I got the code read and it gave me a misfire code for cylinder #2. I've already recently replaced spark plugs, wires, distributer cap previous to this happening. Im currently running seafoam as well. This is what ive heard so far:
- Possibly the timing has gone out of whack (then again, my car isn't running all that bad)
- Possibly bad fuel injector
- Possibly a burnt valve
I don't have too much money to fix this problem but any advice would be great. I know there are some smart people on here so let me hear what u guys think.
#3
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Still looking for advice....
I had this problem in my Accord I have the same engine and the same year model.
I would check the codes and do the following.
1. Check distributor Cap and Rotor - Both are fairly inexpensive and are easy to change
2. Check all spark plugs - Check for build up and Check for spark
3. Check Spark Plug Wires - Make sure all connections are good and wires are all intact
4. Check the EGR Valve - If there is a code for this then check it - You'll want to clean the excess carbon from the EGR valve. These Accords are known for the build up - it can cut power and fuel economy in Accords.
These are all the best explanations that would make the car do what it is doing. I just changed all of those things in my car and my car is 110% better and I don't have a rough Idle. I would stop running seafoam because its not really necessary at the moment for you.
I would check the codes and do the following.
1. Check distributor Cap and Rotor - Both are fairly inexpensive and are easy to change
2. Check all spark plugs - Check for build up and Check for spark
3. Check Spark Plug Wires - Make sure all connections are good and wires are all intact
4. Check the EGR Valve - If there is a code for this then check it - You'll want to clean the excess carbon from the EGR valve. These Accords are known for the build up - it can cut power and fuel economy in Accords.
These are all the best explanations that would make the car do what it is doing. I just changed all of those things in my car and my car is 110% better and I don't have a rough Idle. I would stop running seafoam because its not really necessary at the moment for you.
#4
Honda-Tech Member
#5
Re: Still looking for advice....
Thanks for actualy advice man; instead of giving a useless comment like holmesmanney or whatever. What brand spark plugs did you use when you replaced them? brand wires?
#6
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Re: Still looking for advice....
Any information you had in the previous thread (suggestions from other users, tests, pictures, etc) won't magically show up in this one so you'd end up repeating the same questions/answers over and over.
Your idle could be a couple things, you could try adjusting the Idle-Air Adjustment **** on the throttle body if you're a touch low in the RPM's, it's a small brass (IIRC) circle right on top that has a groove in it for a flat-head screwdriver. It's not meant to be fully cranked one way or the other, but can be used to fine-tune the idle if that's the problem.
You don't give enough info on what parts you've installed. If you used no-name Autozone/Advance Auto crap I'm not really surprised stuff didn't work well.
Also, flashing CEL's are generally VERY bad. Solid CEL means there is a code you can pull, flashing CEL means you should stop driving the vehicle before you damage your motor. If you've been driving around with a flashing CEL you may have seriously hosed something.
#7
Re: Still looking for advice....
He has atleast three threads opened for this issue.
If I opened fifty threads for one issue would that be fine ? Common sense and common courtesy to other members says no.
Furthermore I tried helping him in his first thread and instead of listening to my advice he acted like he knows more than me.
And I hardly bashed anyone.
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