1997 Honda Accord

1997 HONDA ACCORD
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TDAILEY
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Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

car will not start. will start if I spray directly into intake. suspect fuel pump problem however fuel is getting to rail. how do I check fuel pressure, what tools/equipment do I need and where can I get them
Jul 27, 2009 at 6:35 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

first check that the injectors are pulsing. you should hear a click when they fire on cranking, you should also be able to feel them when they open, try this first.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 29, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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TDAILEY
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Injectors are pulsing. Just put in new fuel filter,distributor/cap,plugs,wires. Thought problem was oil seal in distributor since fuel system seemed to be ok.
Sep 29, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Undo the fuel line at the filter and attach a hose and place it in a jar, crank the engine and check for the fuel flow rate, there should be a port to attach a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail, if not you will have to set up a "T"on the fuel rail and hook up a gauge to check pressure,'you do have good spark don't you and did you check the injectors with a noid light?

Mark (mhpautos)
Sep 29, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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