1992 Honda Accord Engine runs rough when cold

1992 HONDA ACCORD
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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UMAN
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When the engine is cold it vibrates/misses and feels like it has no power then it warms up and runs better but with a miss. I't has been tuned-up within the last week but it was having the problem before the tune-up. The tech. checked for codes and there is no codes.
Apr 18, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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F4I_GUY
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I would do a cylinder balance test on the vehicle to help narrow down the possibilities.

With a vehicle of that age, you may be looking at compression loss. You may have to get a compression test done if everything checks out.
Apr 18, 2009 at 7:22 PM
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UMAN
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thank you for the information I will have to ask for this test to be done, I have put a lot in this car so far so selling it and buying another will not work.
Apr 19, 2009 at 9:34 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Well goodluck. Let me know what you find.
Apr 20, 2009 at 5:45 PM
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UMAN
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We first checked to see if all the cylinders were within spec.' s and they were, then we check to see if fuel was coming out of the fuel injectors and there we found the number 2 Cylinder fuel injector plugged.

The car is now running vary well now, so I thank you very much for the information. Next time I will make donation, money is an issue right now.
Apr 21, 2009 at 1:21 PM
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I am very pleased that you have found the issue!

If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.
Apr 21, 2009 at 5:31 PM
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