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Hello,
Seeing this problem on 2001 lx accord.

Car is idle due to traffic. Then when I accelerate, it doesn't
accelerate smoothly, it stumbles forward, but doesn't shake
or anything. It feels like somebody pushed the car from behind.

How often are tune-ups required?

Should I get fuel system cleaned?

Car only has 37000 miles on it.

THANKS

It's at least due for new spark plugs, air filter, and maybe fuel filter. At
least check the resistance of the ignition wires and consider replacing
them. Conside also: a new distributor cap and rotor, and fuel filter and air
filter.

Use only OEM or brands recommended in the owner's manual.

Elle
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"ap" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote > Hello,
> Seeing this problem on 2001 lx accord.
>
> Car is idle due to traffic. Then when I accelerate, it doesn't
> accelerate smoothly, it stumbles forward, but doesn't shake
> or anything. It feels like somebody pushed the car from behind.
>
> How often are tune-ups required?
>
> Should I get fuel system cleaned?
>
> Car only has 37000 miles on it.
>
> THANKS
>

Tune ups are not required very often for this car if it's a V6 (the OP
doesn't say). It doesn't get plugs until 105,000 miles and there is no
conventional distributor cap or rotor or wires (if its a V6). The fuel
filter is in the gas tank and is intended to last the life of the car.

The air filter should be looked at. If the car is an automatic (OP doesn't
say), I believe one or more of the transmission recalls might apply.

You might try running some techron through it to try to clear the injectors.
If that has any beneficial effect, then a fuel system cleaning is probably
in order.

Does it light the check-engine light? Are there any other symptoms? Is it
smooth at cruising speed? When you accelerate from a medium speed to higher
speeds, does it also stumble, or is it just from idle?


On 11/9/05 4:05 PM, in article
poucf.1469$c_1.15@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net , "Elle"
<honda.lioness@earthlink.net> wrote:

> It's at least due for new spark plugs, air filter, and maybe fuel filter. At
> least check the resistance of the ignition wires and consider replacing
> them. Conside also: a new distributor cap and rotor, and fuel filter and air
> filter.
>
> Use only OEM or brands recommended in the owner's manual.
>
> Elle
> --
> Honda home studies: http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/
>
> "ap" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote > Hello,
>> Seeing this problem on 2001 lx accord.
>>
>> Car is idle due to traffic. Then when I accelerate, it doesn't
>> accelerate smoothly, it stumbles forward, but doesn't shake
>> or anything. It feels like somebody pushed the car from behind.
>>
>> How often are tune-ups required?
>>
>> Should I get fuel system cleaned?
>>
>> Car only has 37000 miles on it.
>>
>> THANKS
>>
>
>

Thanks for replying.
The accord is a V4 and it's automatic. It's about 4 yrs. old.

I had the air filter replaced about 1 1/2 years ago.

The engine light doesn't go off. The stumbling is more
pronounced when accelerating from idle.

Should the fuel injectors be inspected?

Could it be the EGR problem? Carbon buildup in the runners may do this. I
have an Acura TL that behaves similarly

rj


"ap" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote in message
news:1131572977.498017.122270@g44g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello,
> Seeing this problem on 2001 lx accord.
>
> Car is idle due to traffic. Then when I accelerate, it doesn't
> accelerate smoothly, it stumbles forward, but doesn't shake
> or anything. It feels like somebody pushed the car from behind.
>
> How often are tune-ups required?
>
> Should I get fuel system cleaned?
>
> Car only has 37000 miles on it.
>
> THANKS
>

"E Meyer" <epmeyer50@msn.com> wrote
> Tune ups are not required very often for this car if it's a V6 (the OP
> doesn't say). It doesn't get plugs until 105,000 miles

No dispute with your corrections except the following: Plugs have both
mileage and time limits. The plugs are to be replaced at 105k miles or 7
years, whichever comes first. Also, these limits apply to both the V6 and
4-cylinder 2001 Accords. The interval is the same for severe driving
conditions.

Too bad this sheds less light on the problem the OP is having. :-(

For the original poster and other American drivers: Owner's Manuals (which
include the complete maintenance schedule) may now be downloaded at no
charge and for only the inconvenience of waiting for a 300+ page PDF file to
download using site http://automobiles.honda.com/ . Follow pointers to
"owner link." Register and login. Click on "service/maintenance." Follow
pointers to "owner's manual." Recall info specific to one's car is also
available here.

Canada Honda has a different web site.

Elle
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On 11/9/05 7:30 PM, in article
Loxcf.2164$Id6.1779@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.n et, "Elle"
<honda.lioness@earthlink.net> wrote:

> "E Meyer" <epmeyer50@msn.com> wrote
>> Tune ups are not required very often for this car if it's a V6 (the OP
>> doesn't say). It doesn't get plugs until 105,000 miles
>
> No dispute with your corrections except the following: Plugs have both
> mileage and time limits. The plugs are to be replaced at 105k miles or 7
> years, whichever comes first. Also, these limits apply to both the V6 and
> 4-cylinder 2001 Accords. The interval is the same for severe driving
> conditions.
>
> Too bad this sheds less light on the problem the OP is having. :-(
>
> For the original poster and other American drivers: Owner's Manuals (which
> include the complete maintenance schedule) may now be downloaded at no
> charge and for only the inconvenience of waiting for a 300+ page PDF file to
> download using site http://automobiles.honda.com/ . Follow pointers to
> "owner link." Register and login. Click on "service/maintenance." Follow
> pointers to "owner's manual." Recall info specific to one's car is also
> available here.
>
> Canada Honda has a different web site.
>
> Elle
> --
> Honda home studies: http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/
>

The suggestion from another poster to check for an EGR problem might be it.
Low mileage cars seem to be more susceptible to clogging EGR systems. I
suspect the lack of highway time inhibits whatever self-cleaning properties
the EGR might have.

"Elle" <honda.lioness@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:Loxcf.2164$Id6.1779@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...

> For the original poster and other American drivers: Owner's Manuals (which
> include the complete maintenance schedule) may now be downloaded at no
> charge and for only the inconvenience of waiting for a 300+ page PDF file to
> download using site http://automobiles.honda.com/ . Follow pointers to
> "owner link." Register and login. Click on "service/maintenance." Follow
> pointers to "owner's manual." Recall info specific to one's car is also
> available here.

No luck. Had signed up but where the pdf on "my vehicle" page?

Thanks. Have you had a mechanic
clean out the EGR?

Do you recommend having a fuel system cleaning
job?

These jobs get expensive so wanted some feedback....

"Burt S." <burtsquareman@gmailcom> wrote
> No luck. Had signed up but where the pdf on "my vehicle" page?

Follow these directions exactly:

Go to site http://automobiles.honda.com/ . Click on "Owner Link." A new
window will open. Click on "Register Today." When done registering,login
etc. Click on "Service/Maintenance," then "Owner's Manual," then "View or
download." The file is in PDF format and with a dial-up connection will take
several minutes to download.

Elle
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