Ignition timing

This is what I found on YouTube:

Hi,

I'm not sure what I am seeing in the pic. It looks like the transmission pan.

As far as the issue, timing usually doesn't change unless something is left loose. And actually, it isn't adjustable on this vehicle.

Do me a favor. Let me know exactly what is happening, if anything happened to cause it, or anything you can think of that may help.

I have to be honest, it sounds like it could be an engine vacuum leak or even a fuel pressure issue.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe

Someone looked at it and said everything was good, but it makes a rough sound and also whoever owned it floored it and after that when he came to a stop it acted like it wanted to stall.

The picture was a screenshot from ignition timing on another vehicle similar to this one and I was trying to do ignition timing.

This is the one I'm messing with.

Hi,

I don't mean to be a pain, but I'm looking at an exhaust manifold and a thermostat housing. Neither one deals with timing. Also, the timing is not adjustable. It is controlled by the PCM.

If possible, record it cranking and running so I can hear it. If it is a timing issue, I should be able to tell when it is cranking.

Let me know.

Joe

Oh, okay. I'll do that then.

Well, he said he hit the gas really hard. now when he comes to a stop it acted like it wanted to cut off or stall. I thought it was the converter or main relay because Honda are bad for that.

Other than the feeling it will stall when stopped, how is the engine running?

Joe

Sounds rough.

Have you checked for vacuum leaks? Fuel pressure?

Are there any odd exhaust sounds?

He had the exhaust checked but the engine itself is burning gas bad and it sounds like it does not want to run.

Have you checked fuel pump pressure? The regulator could be bad and the pressure too high.

Also, can you record it running so I can hear it?

Joe

It's got check engine lights but no obd 2.

Do you mean there are no codes? A faulty crankshaft position sensor can cause issues and not set codes. Take a look through this link:.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

I attached a pic below showing its location. Check to make sure there are no damaged wires or corrosion at the connector.

Joe

It's got a check engine light popping up but no way to check with scanner. someone told me you got to jump the connector to count the flashes which make no sense to me.

Why can't you check it? Do you have a scan tool? The data link connector (DLC) is above the left kick panel under the dash. See the attached pic.

Joe

This one doesn't have the obd 2 I don't believe so they said check the blue connector and jump it and do it that way I contacted the dealer they said they the only ones that can and I said that's bull.

I have to be honest. I'm not sure what you are dealing with. Vehicles after 1995 were required to have an OBD2 system. I have no idea what they are asking you to jump.

It's 1991 Honda I put 2001 by accident.

Okay, that makes more sense. LOL

Follow this link to retrieve OBD1 codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/honda-car-1990-1995-obd1-code-retrieval-procedure-and-definition-table

Let me know what you find.

Joe