7 accord automatic - stall ouit at high speed

Discussion in 'Accord' started by mrtwoiron, Jan 23, 2006.

  1. mrtwoiron

    mrtwoiron Guest

    my 87 accord dx automatic begins sputtering and stalling out at high speed
    - > 40 mph and under load. any ideas?
     
    mrtwoiron, Jan 23, 2006
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  2. mrtwoiron

    Elle Guest

    Under load, the demand for air, fuel, and spark are higher,
    so aged components in these systems may not operate
    optimally. Here's what I'd be considering, in order so as to
    minimize expenses but get to a solution quickly:

    What are the age and miles on the air filter and fuel
    filter? If either are over two years old, replace them. Any
    improvement?

    How old is the oxygen sensor? Report back.

    Is this a carbureted Accord? Carburetor may need thorough
    cleaning.

    If fuel injected, add a bottle of Chevron Techron fuel
    injector/system cleaner when the fuel tank is next low and
    just before a fillup.

    How old and how many miles on the ignition wires, plugs,
    distributor cap, and rotor? Have you tested the ignition
    wires recently for resistance? All should be less than about
    15k ohms. Use only OEM parts for these items.

    Check the PCV valve. With the engine running, wrap a cloth
    around its supply tube, squeeze the tube closed, listen for
    a click, indicating the valve is operating. Consider
    cleaning with WD-40 or PB Blaster. If it's the original one,
    regardless of the test outcome, replace it.

    Top off and purge the cooling system. Use the free online
    manual for your Accord at www.autozone.com for directions.
    Follow the directions exactly to get a thorough purge.

    Consider a new oxygen sensor. Should be under $45 for an OEM
    one at https://www.automedicsupply.com/ .

    Review www.tegger.com/hondafaq , under running/starting
    problems, for reinforcement on doing many of the above items
    and further ideas on troubleshooting.

    Things I suspect strongest: air filter, fuel filter,
    carburetor fouled, oxygen sensor, ignition wires and plugs,
    about equally. There may be some overlap in what's causing
    the problem.

    Do you have any revving problems when the car is sitting at
    a stoplight and idling?
     
    Elle, Jan 23, 2006
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  3. mrtwoiron

    butch burton Guest

    start at the cheapest easiet place and go up from there

    plugs,
    plug wires
    rotor
    techron the FI

    My guess is ignition - sounds like that - course it could be a bad fuel
    pump, plugged filter etc etc etc.
     
    butch burton, Jan 23, 2006
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