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2000 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Click, Noise, Spark.
Mileage: 188,000 miles.

Asked on August 18, 2011

Automotive

"i have a 2000 honda accord 4cycle 2.3 liter i replaced balance shaft oil seal cause it sliped out now i think timing may be off car idles rough and make clicking noise and # 3 cyclinder doe not fire what could it be?"
Avatar Asked by doctor559

Answer

Replied on August 18, 2011

I would be identifying the cause of the misfire Cyl 3 check comps check spark check injection pulse, start here.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on September 8, 2011

The clicking noise is mos likely the #3 spark plug wire that is not connected properly. The design of these plug wires makes them hard to get back on correctly. This is also probably the source of the vibration.

Tiny Answered by promechanic (expert)
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