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.

how many threads do you plan on making ?

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.

Re: Still looking for advice....
 

Instead of bashing on him for asking a question why not try to help him with the problem. I assumed that's why this forum is here.

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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?

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Generally, it's best to bump/update an existing thread rather than continue creating new ones. Especially if it's the same issue that's being addressed. That's just basic forum etiquette/rules.

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 knob 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.

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Instead of bashing me for no reason at all, how about knowing what you're talking about first ?

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.