diagnosis/cost: 98 accord lx hesitates @ startup

Discussion in 'Accord' started by sdonn, Jun 17, 2005.

  1. sdonn

    sdonn Guest

    I took my car with the problem stated below to the dealer. They say it's
    the fuel pressure regulator and CVS(?) Valve and to replace both will cost
    $105 parts and $270 labor. Any thoughts or comments on the diagnosis or
    cost? Thanks in advance.

    My '98 Accord LX has been hesitating after I start it for a few months.
    My
    check engine light was on for a while and when I had regular maint. (~85k
    miles), they said it was nothing and reset it. The light came back on not
    long after. Both before and after the service, the car has been
    hesitating
    and sometimes stalling when I try to accelerate just after starting the
    car
    (in any weather). Once I'm going, no problems. If it matters, I drive ~60
    miles, all expressway (60-80 mph), every day. Thanks in advance
     
    sdonn, Jun 17, 2005
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  2. sdonn

    motsco_ _ Guest

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    Don't waste (everybody's) time. Get the CODES. You paid for them. What's
    your present mileage, and have you ever changed the timing belt or had
    the valves adjusted? Is your fuel mileage down a couple notches from
    previous?

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Jun 17, 2005
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  3. sdonn

    sdonn Guest

    Curly - sorry to waste your time. I didn't know what other info was needed
    in the post. I don't know what I don't know.

    Mileage=98k. Codes are 171 and 1457. Timing belt has been replaced. Valves
    have never been adjusted that I'm aware of. MPG may be down some, but I
    haven't tracked it on paper over time.
     
    sdonn, Jun 17, 2005
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  4. sdonn

    motsco_ _ Guest

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    Aside from the codes, the reason I ask is: your symptoms sound like
    timing belt is out one tooth. Did the problem start right after the TB
    was changed?

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Jun 18, 2005
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