I have a 92 Honda Accord LX that is not working right. The engine would start before with the EACV (IAC) plugged in and idle until warm but after the car gets anywhere near warm it struggles and shuts off. Now the car doesn't start with the EACV plugged in PERIOD. It fires then dies. I also get a jumping tachometer. I have replaced the distributor and button, eacv(IAC), and Ignitor Coil, all of which are apparently working. The car will not start with the EACV plugged in, or if started without plugging in the valve causes the car to stall. I have been trying to figure out what to do for about 2-3 weeks now. Somebody give me some ideas if cleaning the Throttle Body is an option I need to know where to look to find instructions. But, I have new fuel equipment and main relay so the problems with the car staying started or stopping when low don't happen. So to recap, replaced EACV(IAC), Distributor and Rotor Button, Ignitor Coil, Spark plugs, Main Relay, Fuel Pump and Filter. The car just will not stay running or in most cases not start at all. I am stumped, I only need this car to get to and from school and work. Any and all help is greatly appriciated!

 

Read this link it could be your problem also. FITV

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1494835

 

But, would that stop the vehicle from starting completely. I mean now it wont even run. If it does crank and run if you even try to hit the gas more than 2000 rpms the car stumbles and dies. If it's cold and you press the gas pedal the air sucks in like "vroooom" real low and then the engine dies. Ideas anyone else?

Edit: Spoke to Blkflsh and we have came to the conclusion that their is air in my coolant system, since I forgot to mention that all these problems started after my coolant hose busted. Thanks Farrell!


Modified by david.shempert at 11:09 PM 1/17/2006

 

David, you need to make sure all these parts you installed are installed properly. The problem we talked about last night will not cause the car not to start. It may have been the cause of the initial problem. You changed so many parts, I would not know where to start. My suggestion is to get a Helm manual, and go through the troubleshooting flowcharts. Or see a professional.

 

I have the Accord Shop Manual which I found recently, I printed all 1000 some pages. The parts I installed were installed per manufacturer specs/manual. Like I said the car starts when it's cold. I do know that coolant runs through both the Idle Air Control and the Fast Idle Control Valve. I will try draining the coolant and refilling while bleeding tomorrow to see if that works. I will let you know what happens. Thanks!

 

The car is now running but there is still a problem with the Idleing. I did check the Fast Idle Valve and adjusted it as the post had. I think there is a problem with the wiring harness going to the distributor harness. I will just have a professional look at it when my taxes come back.