biglare wrote:
> My 1990 Honda Accord will start and run OK when cold, then, with steadily
> increasing intervals, the RPM's will drop to almost nothing for a few
> seconds then speed up and run good again. As it gets hotter, the time that
> it runs at low, low RPM get longer until it finally kills. It will not
> restart and run until it cools again. Adjustments to the idle have had no
> effect. Unplugging the fast keeps it in the low, low rpm, but I cannot get
> it to run any higher. I've replace the distributor (with all components
> including the CRANK sensor), the fuel inj relay, the MAP sensor, the fuel
> filter, plugs, air filter, fuel pump, and fuel pressure regulator. I've
> checked for vacuum leaks and didn't find any. The only code the ECU ever
> gave me is 43. It wasn't listed in the repair manual, but I found on the
> internet that is a general fuel system fault code (meaning it could be
> anything). If I unplug the Oxygen sensor and advance the timing way up, I
> can keep it running, but as soon as I put a load to the engine (try to
> drive) it drops RPM and kills.
>
> Has anyone had a similar problem with their Accord that can give me some
> direction on fixing the problem? Thanks.
>

check inside the radiator and make sure the coolant is full to the top.