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JAIDEE808
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Hello,

Thank you for the advice, i'll give that a try and see if that works. =]I'll let you know if it works, or not. Thank you again!
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:01 AM (Merged)
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STEPHY777
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Engine Performance problem
1995 Honda Accord 6 cyl Automatic

95 Honda Accord V6
Hi, I just had a new/used engine put in my car a week ago. I had been driving my car all day as I was pulling in onto my dirt road I heard something pop and then I start to smell something like a funny burning smell.
When I went back out my gauges (speed and rpm)
started going up and down and then stop working, and the lights inside my car and the headlights went dim.
I pull over turned the car off, turned it back on it did not want to start, but it did.
When it did start I put my foot on the gas it felt like it was going to stall, but never did.
When I drove a little everything kicked back in and the car took off.
What could this be?
Also had put in water pump, battery, 1-o2 sensor, gaskets, and thermostat
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:01 AM (Merged)
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CARADIODOC
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This is going to be next to impossible to diagnose without being there to see what is happening, but a good place to start is by checking the generator belt and testing the charging system when the problem acts up. If the belt is not loose or slipping, use a cheap digital voltmeter to measure the voltage between the two battery posts. It must be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts while the engine is running. Low system voltage will confuse the numerous computers on the car and will cause a lot of strange symptoms.

Caradiodoc
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:01 AM (Merged)
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TAINUIHAAARD
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  • 1992 HONDA ACCORD
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I have a honda shuttle 92 and she wont start, thers no power at all, do I need to replace the battery?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:01 AM (Merged)
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PROTECH1980
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Check your battery connections and charge the battery first before condeming it, if you dont have a charger try to jump start it with another vehicle if possible.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:01 AM (Merged)
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BEBC
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  • 1991 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
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I was driving my car last night when the car started slowing down. It wouldn't accelerate, but the engine stayed running until the car stopped. Then it went dead.

The car will not start back, the engine will not turn over at all. No noise, no clicking. The headlights are full power, battery was just replaced two weeks ago.

Some of the electrical components do not work at all. The automatic seatbelts do not work.

I have never seen anything like this and was wondering if anyone else is familiar with this problem or has an idea where to begin looking to repair this problem.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Hi bebc,

Check the main fuse underhood.
If the dash indicator lights do not come on when ignition switch is turned to "on", check the ignition switch.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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BEBC
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Thanks for the reply. I found the problem, it was just a ware harness had come disconnected under the dash. I plugged it in and the car starts and runs fine.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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JOHNS2
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Battery test 95% good and I checked small amp fuses. I am not sure how to check the main fuse or relays. There is no dashboard or clock lights, once key is turned on no power at all I made sure battery cables are tight on battery terminals clean. I had a new alternator installed several months ago. When I turned key on not a sound just dead. Help help. What is there no power.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Need to use a test light
place clip on the positive side of the battery and check for ground on the engine and car metal
light should light up if not check the ground wire and or run a new one from the battery to engine and car side fender under the hood

if OK
place the clips on ground and check fuses
light should light on both side of the fuse if light only on one side fuse is bad remove and replace

do u have light or horn or any other power that is not related to the ignition switch
and if yes suspect and check ignition switch
electric issues take time and patient
be careful and good luck
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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JCSPROUSE
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Electrical problem
1990 Honda Accord 4 cyl Automatic

Yesterday, I left my lights on, so last night when I tried to start my car, nothing happened. There was no sound as to show that the car was even attempting to crank or start. Hence, I tried to get a jump. Due to my ignorance that the negative post called for the black cable instead of the red, I connected the cable backwards. I bought a new battery and tested it out, nothing happened. I talked to my father and he said it may be the main fuse, I also browsed online to fiind the number to this local honda specialist and he said that the main fuse would also be the problem since there is no sound and no power getting into the car. So, I guess the question I am asking is where is the main fuse located on the 1990 Honda Accord and do you know any other problems that might be the cause.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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LERVIN
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I'm not sure how honda does it, but most cars have a seperate wire that goes from the positive battery cable to the cars computer. This wire usually consists of what is called a fusible link. The wire may go from 10 gauge down to a smaller gauge (say 12 or 14 gauge, this section will get fried before the computer) then back up to 10 gauge. This wire would need to be replaced if it is indeed the problem. I guess it would also be possible to have a fuse by itself along this wire, it would need to be checked. Also look for a fuse labeled ECM or PCM in the engine compartment fuse block and check it to see if its blown. If you still have the cars owners manual it can be very handy in this situation. Good Luck.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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STEVRUB287
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Hi I just bought a new battery all signs pointed towards that. I woke up this morning tried to start the car and it did not so I bought the battery installed and still nothing no lights no radio just nothing. I then fiddled with the connections got the radio and all the lights to start but when I go to start it turns everything off then I have to mess with the connection again for the lights to turn back on
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What you have described sounds exactly like there is a bad connection at the battery or a bad main ground at the engine.

First, remove the battery terminals. Since the battery is new, the posts should be clean. Check the battery cables to make sure they are clean. Next, replace the cables and make sure they are TIGHT. Next, follow the ground from the battery. The main cable should run to the engine block. Make sure it is clean and tight too.

Let me know what you find. Also, if it is something different than the battery cables that you played with to get lights, let me know what it was.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
Tiny
STEVRUB287
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Perfect! You were exactly right I'm pretty sure good as new now thank you!
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:02 AM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Happy to help. I'm glad you got it going. Let me know if you have other questions.
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