nc2wheels

1998 Honda Accord LX Automatic

Hello everyone,
Last night I had dinner at my parents house, it was quit cold out and about 10pm.
I started the car and made it about 600 feet when without warning the engine died and I had to coast to side of the road. It would not start so I towed it back to my parents house.

Today I tested fuel, spark, rocker movement, and checked the fuses in both the engine and driver door.
The fuel pump produces a strong stream, i tested the hose connection that leads to the main injector rail.

The rocker arms move inside the valve cover while cranking.

I tested spark and it seemed like a weak orange from all wires.

So i went out and replaced all spark plugs and purchased a new coil.

It feels like it wants to start like its barely catching but wont run.
Every once in a while itll even catch for a half second or so and then die again, not really actually run though.
The new coil and plugs definitely made it seem like a stronger start but it just wont catch and run.
Also the sparks are still an orange color even though they seem strong.

I am seriously strapped for cash, currently on unemployment and cant afford a huge repair bill. I am extremely stressed about my situation.

What is the next step I should perform?

92 civic ex 4dr

You replaced the coil and plugs when you should have replaced the plugs, wires, cap, rotor. Sounds like the cap/rotor is worn out and or has a lot of corrosion buildup. Replace the cap, rotor, and wires and see what happens.


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themiz816

first try to wires, etc.
if its not that i hate to say it, but it kinda sounds like timing. you can take off the upper timing belt cover and see if your belt is still in one piece. if it broke your probably looking at a new car. if its not broke, timing may still be the issue if it slips a tooth.

Nick Drake

It may also be the ignitor inside the distributor.

nc2wheels

Took to an autoshop and the problem was the Fuel pump.
It worked but was not delivering enough PSI.