Jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote in message news:<Jason-0208040933440001@pm2-broad-144.snlo.dialup.fix.net>...
> In article <b15ab734.0408020619.20579ba7@posting.google.com >,
> mbgodfre@rockwellcollins.com (airboatman) wrote:
>
> > I have a honda accord lx 4cyl vtec that has 70k miles. It is missing
> > pretty bad. The check engine light is on and flashing sometimes. The
> > codes set are 71 (random misfire) and sometimes 72,73,74. I suspected
> > ignition so changed in sequence the coil, rotor, distributor cap, plug
> > wires, plugs, ICM and then the distributor assembly (with cam position
> > sensor) none of the changes made any difference. I have also checked
> > valve adjustment, compression and pinched the return fuel line and
> > listened for changes. I have listened to the injectors with
> > stethescope and they are consistent. I pulled the fuel pump from the
> > tank and checked for screen clogged etc. None of the above has led
> > anywhere. I don't know what to try next. Help!
>
> It could be a number of different things. If you don't have any equipment
> needed to check various things, I advise you to take it to a local
> mechanic that you trust. Mechanics will hook up a diagnostic computerized
> engine tester to your engine and quickly determine the cause of the
> problem.
>
> I once had this problem and eventually took it to a local mechanic that
> had a great reputation. He determined that the problem was the spark plug
> wire that ran from one spark plug to distributor. He said that it could
> have been lots of other things but his computerized tester quickly found
> the problem.


Believe it or not I have had different shops look at it. Both have
hooked it up to computer OB2 and can't find anything. Thanks anyway