2001 Honda Accord car seems to hesitate only when fuel is a

Tiny
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  • 2001 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,000 MILES
Hello, the car runs fine until the fuel tank reaches half a tank then it begins to hesitate and almost die when trying to accelerate. If we fill the tank up it will hesitate upon acceleration for a few seconds then it runs fine. Please help. The dealership has replaced the fuel pressure regulator, distributor, ignition coil twice, done a complete carbon cleaning due to throttle sticking, power steering flush, and replaced almost the entire ignition system and computer. It has cost us over $2500. Any ideas? They are at a lost and want to keep the car for approximately 3 days to look at it.
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 AT 6:06 AM

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Tiny
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I would remove the fuel pump and inspect the assy and connections. I would also measure fuel pressure at the fuel rail with a mechanical gauge to see if pressure is low. Measure pressure at less than half a tank and again at full tank.

Fuel pump is accessable throught trunk.
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009 AT 6:33 AM

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