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Car shakes while Idling, Check engine light blinking, Smells bad

Tiny
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  • 2002 HONDA ACCORD
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Car shakes while idling and the check engine light and TCS are flashing. Has a smell that is coming out when on, and has a pull when sitting
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 AT 10:30 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you have an ignition coil that is not working or you have a fouled spark plug. Lets start by reading the codes to see what come up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is a guide to check the ignition coils as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, February 8th, 2018 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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I did what you said but it is not helping? I looks through the guiders and the coils seem to be working okay but one plug is black? #3 cylinder?
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Thursday, February 8th, 2018 AT 12:14 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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This is because the cylinder probably has low compression due to a burnt valve. Please follow this guide to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

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Thursday, February 8th, 2018 AT 12:17 PM
Tiny
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Yep it has low compression time for a valve job, bummer, thanks for your help.
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Thursday, February 8th, 2018 AT 12:18 PM

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