1989 Honda Accord

1989 HONDA ACCORD
265 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SARACCORD
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So my 1989 honda accord will sometimes act out when im driving, one instance i was driving on the freeway and my car stopped accelerating it would go in gear and the rpm and gas arrows went crazy and if i pressed the gas the rpm would go up but it wont move. and other times when my rpm goes low like when im at a stop light the car will die.
Aug 1, 2010 at 6:27 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi saraccord,

Quite likely you have 2 different problem here.

The engine revving without the vehicke moving indicates the trans is slipping and the gears are not engaging. Check the transmission fluid level and condition. If fluid level is correct and smells burnt, the trans is failing.

The stalling at idling is due to a malfunction of the idling system. The idling speed could be too low and some adjustment or cleaning of the system is required. Is this a carburetted or fuel injected model?
Aug 1, 2010 at 7:54 PM
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