1988 Honda Accord car turns over but spark plugs want fire

1988 HONDA ACCORD
204,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KIMBERLYKAYE-1973
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my 1988 honda accord lxi will turn over and tries to start but after trying for awhile it runs my battery down. my battery is alright and my starter is good. i dont know what else to check .could someone please help me . i would glady apprecate your help.
Jan 4, 2008 at 5:30 AM
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RASMATAZ
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What you need to establish is what's missing is it fuel or spark/both. Start by disconnecting a sparkplug wire and ground it to the engine and have helper crank engine over -do you have spark? Do this and comeback
Jan 4, 2008 at 5:57 AM
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