honda accord starting problem

jzilla · 05-09-08, 10:27 PM

Hi everyone,
So my mom was driving her 90 honda accord and it just died on the highway.
It has power, it cranks over. BCAA guy said no spark.
I checked for spark by sticking a screwdriver at the end of the lead, I did not see a spark.
Put a new cap rotor on, still no spark.
Would it be all the lead wires?
Or is it something else?
Did I check for spark the right way? I did it like that before on other occasions and would get a spark.
All help appreciated!
john

iaintscared1969 · 05-11-08, 04:22 PM

Common failure on the Accord is the ignition switch and base. PITA to change but that should resolve your problem. My Accord would be driving and just die turn the key into the start position and hold it would take off again. But could almost guarantee that is your problem.

Gumby · 05-11-08, 05:09 PM

Ignitor inside the distributor is a very common no spark problem on that year accord.

Depending on what she was doing, it could have popped a timing belt. They sometimes break or slip when letting off the gas from cruising speed. When the belt goes the cam doesn't turn so no spark, but it does crank strangely. The cranking speed is not even as some cylinders have closed valves and some don't.

WristPin · 05-13-08, 11:48 PM

i second the ignitor being the problem.

also, of the last 4 hondas i bought all had a burnt coil.

05-09-08, 10:27 PM	#1
jzilla IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: N Vancouver, BC Posts: 263	honda accord starting problem Hi everyone, So my mom was driving her 90 honda accord and it just died on the highway. It has power, it cranks over. BCAA guy said no spark. I checked for spark by sticking a screwdriver at the end of the lead, I did not see a spark. Put a new cap rotor on, still no spark. Would it be all the lead wires? Or is it something else? Did I check for spark the right way? I did it like that before on other occasions and would get a spark. All help appreciated! john __________________ 81 BJ60 (turbo & intercooler etc...)

05-11-08, 04:22 PM	#2
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,610	Common failure on the Accord is the ignition switch and base. PITA to change but that should resolve your problem. My Accord would be driving and just die turn the key into the start position and hold it would take off again. But could almost guarantee that is your problem. __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components,First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers!

05-11-08, 05:09 PM	#3
Gumby shahrislamic radical Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Knee deep in hookers and gin TLCA# 5658 Posts: 5,636	Ignitor inside the distributor is a very common no spark problem on that year accord. Depending on what she was doing, it could have popped a timing belt. They sometimes break or slip when letting off the gas from cruising speed. When the belt goes the cam doesn't turn so no spark, but it does crank strangely. The cranking speed is not even as some cylinders have closed valves and some don't. __________________ War Pig and Cerdito "Don't you know, Stan, it's *always* between a Giant Douche and a Turd Sandwich."

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