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Old 11-11-2010, 06:47 AM
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so i just got myself a dd to go along with my 89 its a 98 ex sedan ran great for two weeks but when i pulled out of my driveway this morning got 25 feet and it just **** itself, ran horrible for 30 seconds like it was not running on all cylinders while i tried to get back to my house now it wont start at all, and when it was running shitty it would suddenly start to run ok if i managed to get it up to like 4-4.5 grand stock d16y8 200000 miles im gunna swap plugs and dizzy from my d15b vtec to see if it helps but any inputwould be appreciated
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Default Re: car stopped dead help!

Any CELs?
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jumped timing ??????? check with timing light, umm stuck inj mechanically, bad plug wires, ecu

what CEL's plz be more specific on posts for help
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no cels im getting a timing light here in a few hours ill swap injectors too if plugs and dizzy dont work
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plz DIAGNOSE it not just be a parts changer that is how u learn
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Default Re: car stopped dead help!

Check for spark and fuel, and whether the timing belt snapped or skipped a tooth or two.
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Default Re: 98 EX stopped and now won't start!

nope timing is on getting spark it will start with starting fluid but wont stay running smokes really bad when it does start like its running really rich
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