52 replies to this topic

[kacivic]

i've had similar problems w/ hondas before, someone mentioned to me it could be the main relay? dunno

[superex87]

timming maybe..... i know when my dx timing was way off it felt like it had no power

[jordanh420]

MAP sensor had no change. Timing is dead on.....all the markings line up and ive checked it with a light. Im so pissed at this thing....

[jordanh420]

Oh yeah i forgot to mention that I swapped the coil from my rex and it got way better but it slowly went back.

[jsgprod]

Forgot to mention I did a filter as well.  Keep the suggestions coming....

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It just occured to me...did you replace (or remove) that little filter that's inside the fuel pump inlet?

[jordanh420]

It just occured to me...did you replace (or remove) that little filter that's inside the fuel pump inlet?

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No I didn't.....If I just replaced the pump it should change the filter as well right?

[phuber]

I'll send you pictures of the temperature sensor. It sounds like the change with the new coil might indicate the problem may be in the spark. Did you change the ignitor on the side of the distributor? Other suspect ignition parts I can think of would be the rotor, cap, wires and plugs.

[cbstdscott]

You checked the ignition timing, DID YOU CHECK THE CAM TIMING FIRST?

Bad cam timing can be your problem.

Scott

[jordanh420]

You checked the ignition timing, DID YOU CHECK THE CAM TIMING FIRST?

Bad cam timing can be your problem.

Scott

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Yes scott the cam timing is dead on.

[jsgprod]

I should have read everything you had posted up to this point!

Put in a NEW coil and see if that helps, Just a hunch (from some very recent similar symptoms/experiences).

As for the small filter I mentioned, if you just replaced the pump with a new one,
1. Was it a stock Honda pump?
2. IF it had one in the inlet new (unlikely) then I wouldn't think you would need to replace it.

I've got a real good feeling about the coil issue though.

But hey, I'm not perfect .

Jay

[jordanh420]

I should have read everything you had posted up to this point!

Put in a NEW coil and see if that helps, Just a hunch (from some very recent similar symptoms/experiences).

As for the small filter I mentioned, if you just replaced the pump with a new one,
1. Was it a stock Honda pump?
2. IF it had one in the inlet new (unlikely) then I wouldn't think you would need to replace it.

I've got a real good feeling about the coil issue though.

But hey, I'm not perfect  .

Jay

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I swapped in the coil from my crx, and i just drove that to toronto and back(600 miles) so im almost positive that the coil is good....I dunno im so lost right now. thatnks for the help guys.

[jjamiemmark]

I swapped in the coil from my crx, and i just drove that to toronto and back(600 miles) so im almost positive that the coil is good....I dunno im so lost right now.  thatnks for the help guys.

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bad gas maybe.

[RARECRX]

here is a little thing no one has mentioned ...
CHECK THE SPARK PLUG GAPS AGAIN sounds like the gaps are too l;arge this could be? sounds like a symptom of that? ill look into it deeper

[BOGIE]

I had this same problem for about a year, for some stuped reason the car hase the timing all scrued up, what I did after nearli replasing the whole car with new parts is, i opened the distribitur cap disasembeled vacuum on top of the distributur and titened all the way the metal bar that is attached to the advance plate in the distribitur, asembeled and it was as if was driving diferent car, on the fuel presure isue try to plug the return fuel line with a bolt, see if it makes diference if it does it is most likely to be tha fuel calmer on the fuel pump, the nut that tightens the fuel line to the pump hase a plastic cap teke it of and tighten the little screw all the way same with the one on the fuel rail. I hope this helps and sory for my speling and technical english.

[jordanh420]

Ok, so i tried disconnecting the coolant temp sensor while it was running and it didnt change at all. The PGMFI light came on but thats about it. Any other suggestions?