1994 Honda Accord Car stalls

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1994 HONDA ACCORD

Engine problem
1994 Honda Accord Front Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles

I have a 1994 Accord that has, on very rare occasion, not wanted to start. About once every 2-3 months I will go to start it and it will simply crank and crank but will not fire at all. Additionally, if, while driving it, I kill the engine by not giving enough gas (manual), it then refuses to start back up. It will crank continuously but will not start or even fire. However, after waiting about a minute (and multiple tries), it has always then started. Does anybody have an idea what this could be. I considered the ignition coil or ignition control module as well as a fuel filter/pump. I have not yet begun changing out parts and was hoping for insight. Thanks!

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

The problem with this irregular occurrence is just that!
You really need to have the car acting up when you start to investigate the cause, you could try a code read, that may shed some light on whats going on, but to just start throwing parts at it and hoping that it will be fixed can get very expensive.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Saturday, December 1st, 2007 AT 7:15 AM

STUFFDAVE

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Did you ever find out what the problem is with your honda? I also have a 94 honda accord and is is doing the same thing yours is, it is happening more often though.

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Friday, December 28th, 2007 AT 2:39 PM

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Ignition distributors problems.

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Friday, December 28th, 2007 AT 8:50 PM

STUFFDAVE

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So the cap? The whole distributer needs replacing?

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Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 2:31 PM

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For you do it yourself, I would suggested you replace the whole one (since the coil and igniter are inside the distributor ). If so it is better idea get a second hand one.