1989 Honda Accord won't start

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1989 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
315,000 MILES

Engine cranks but won't start, we have ruled out the fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel regulator. It fires and dies.

Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 11:24 AM

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BMRFIXIT

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Check timing belt and replace if needed

check for spark
no spark check and replace distributor

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Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 1:30 PM

JNEITZERT

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Dont let john work on it.

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Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 2:08 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Check timing belt and replace if needed

check for spark
no spark check and replace distributor[/quote:8999529f6b]
i read the PM and I have to ask do you have spark
when you try to start check that
also if no very common is the coil or the dist
let me know

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Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 2:08 PM

JNEITZERT

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Check timing belt and replace if needed

check for spark
no spark check and replace distributor[/quote:f392255352] this car has spark good feul and filter. Its getting fuel to the fuel rail and to the regultor. It dies as soon as it starts.

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Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 2:10 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Check timing belt and replace if needed

check for spark
no spark check and replace distributor[/quote:9ac6710cfa] this car has spark good feul and filter. Its getting fuel to the fuel rail and to the regultor. It dies as soon as it starts.[/Quote:9ac6710cfa]
are you working on the same car
when it dies what are you loosing but spark tester
and check also the coil