Hi all I'm new to the board but not that new to hondas..I bought my first accord, a 91 ex coupe in 1999. I'm on my second a 93' ex coupe..Although i've just joined the forum i've read through many of the posts.. I have a problem but i dont know exactly what to type in the search for help...Every time i run my car at above 4 rpms the spark plug wire comes loose from the engine and i have to open the hood and push the plug back it into the engine (its always the same spark plug 2nd from the right) ..If i cut the car off without pushing the wire back down it sometimes wouldnt start...I am thinking that I just need to change all the wiring, the spark plugs, and distributor...Second Problem.....my car starting running a little hot..the temp guage reads normal but i can see steam coming from the engine I read some posts which suggest that i change the heat senssor..I also bought replacemnt hoses for the top and bottom..any other suggestions?

 

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What kind of plugs and wires are you running?

IMO if they are not stock get OEM. The fact is, if you are running a lot of power, yes get ignition (and plugs, wires etc); if your not, you are not going to gain a lot if anything with aftermarket wires, plugs. NTM sometimes aftermarket wires from my experience do not seat well onto the plugs.

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If your hoses are not cracked, there shouldn't be a need to replace them. I would flush your cooling system and also get your radiator checked for leaks. Do you have to keep adding radiator fluid? What color is your current fluid? I would also check and make sure you fans are in working order as well.

GL and hope this helps

 

the same thing happend to me for a little while...the spark plug is loose, just tighten it with a socket.

 

I just bought the car a month ago but I havent driven it much..mostly weekends. I havent had a chance to get the first tune up so i'm thinking i should change the wires anyway..the fans are working but i guess a flush would help/.....thanks

 

check the little metal female connector built in the wires(where it meets the top of the sparkplug