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1991 Honda Accord Doesn't want to start, at times.

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STEVEN HEALEY
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  • 1991 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 245,000 MILES
At times she runs great, but then when I shut it off it will not start, try, try let it sit then it starts, shut it off, it won't start. I've changed the distributor guts (that I could), going to change plugs, air filter, fuel filter, slowly going through it. I put a spark tester on and instead of being bright white/blue, it was orange-ish(?). Any suggestions?
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 AT 10:22 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Steven,

The coil is bad and producing weak sparks which would be difficult to start.

Another item to check would be the main relay underdash. It controls the fuel pump.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 10:43 AM
Tiny
STEVEN HEALEY
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It has a new coil, does not mean it is good, but I was moving to the relay next. There is a wire I could not follow running from the distributor igniter. I could not follow to where it goes, looks like it runs inside. Also, when I engage the ignition there is a semi loud click coming form underneath the passenger side floor.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 10:43 AM
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Hi Steven,

Hope the diagram is enlightening. The two white wires goes to the ECM.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_IgnitorSchematicHonda01_1.jpg

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