Bridget wrote:
> On Sep 9, 1:53 pm, "Elle" <honda.lion...@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote:
>> I would start by checking the coolant in the cooling system
>> reservoir. If it's not between the max and min lines, then
>> fill to the max line.
>>
>> Certain engine control sensors must be immersed in coolant
>> to work properly. If the coolant is at all low, they may not
>> be immersed. The sensors then send the wrong signal to the
>> fuel and air control systems.
>>
>> Especially if the coolant was recently replaced, do this. It
>> costs little and is a common cause of the problem you
>> describe.
>>
>> There are others. Start here, though.
>>
>> Please confirm whether
>> -- OEM ignition wires and spark plugs were used
>> -- the air and fuel filters were replaced. If not, when were
>> they last replaced?
>> -- the battery is old. This is for the slow-to-catch
>> problem. Battery age in years and miles, please? What make
>> of battery is now installed? Do you have a multimeter to
>> check its voltage with the car off and on?
>>
>> "Bridget" <rbwhi...@megalink.net> wrote
>>
>>
>>
>>> I have a 93 Accord EX with 158K miles, 5 speed manual, with
>>> an
>>> intermittent problem. It sometimes hesitates while
>>> accelerating at
>>> low rpm. It happens when I shift to 2nd or from 2nd to 3rd
>>> or when
>>> going around a corner in 3rd and then trying to
>>> accelerate. It seems
>>> to go away when the rpms get higher.
>>> The main relay was replaced in June 06 when the car would
>>> not start
>>> (crank but not start). This hesitation/jerking/stumbling
>>> problem is
>>> recent. Last week I had a tune-up at Honda dealer - spark
>>> plugs were
>>> replaced and timing, belts, hoses & filters were checked.
>>> The fuel
>>> relay (Relay RZ 39400-SM4) was replaced. It did not fix
>>> the problem.
>>> Also, sometimes when I start the car it sounds like it
>>> isn't going to
>>> catch but then does. Again, it doesn't do this all the
>>> time.
>>> Any ideas on how to fix this problem without replacing
>>> everything in
>>> the car?
>>> Thank you for any advice.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> I checked the coolant and it is okay. The battery is a Honda battery
> replaced by the Honda dealer in December, 2006, so I doubt that could
> be a problem. I've done a little research and the things that come up
> are: throttle body & the EGR thing and the main relay. As I said
> before the main relay was replaced last year. Could a dirty throttle
> body cause both the hesitation and the starting problem? Why would
> both things happen at once?
>
> Thanks, Bridget.
>
are you getting a code?