1989 Honda Accord idle ruff? And no power help!

JOSHBRANDT16

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1989 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
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I got a 89 accord lx... carbarated it rund and fires up but after warms up and drive it it will idle low sometimes and tried dying .... then bat light will come on then shut off... i also have loss of power cause of it... i fixed vacum leaks already.. and the cooling system... please help

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KHLOW2008

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Hi joshbrandt16,

Thia is something that is not going to be easy to rectify without the physical vehicle or understanding the problem correctly.

Apart from what you have done, can you describe the problem in more details?

Did you try adjusting the idling speed?
Did you check the ignition timing?

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Friday, December 25th, 2009 AT 9:11 AM

JOSHBRANDT16

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I have tried adjusting it. I had the altanater rebuilt. When I put it in after the battery light will turn on sometimes. Then shut off. Soo the alt is charging

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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 4:33 AM

KHLOW2008

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Seems you have an idling problem and it could be due to :
1. Solenoid control unit, located under the seats.
2. Carburettor.
3. Idling speed.
4. Engine mechanicals, valve leaksages, timing belt adjustment.

I do not understand the exact problem so there is not much that I can help. I requested you to explain the problem in more details but you have not provided me with any additional information to enable me to understand the problem better.

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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 5:18 AM