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Vodka Bob
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Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:06 am Post subject:
Honda question |
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Hi folks
Youve helped me in the past + I need help again.
I have a 89 honda accord LX, and it runs great --- except in the rain. When
I hit even a small puddle something (probably underneath) seems to get wet
and the whole system shuts down. After about 10 minutes it starts back up
but it sputters when I accelerate for a minute or two + then it's fine.
Sometimes the power steering feels sluggish at the same time, so I'm
thinking it might be a wet + slipping belt.
But every time I ask you guys a question - you have the correct answer so
what do you think I should do?
VB
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James C. Reeves
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Tue Feb 22, 2005 7:18 am Post subject:
Re: Honda question |
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"Vodka Bob" <rmaze@erasesan.rr.com> wrote in message
news:c3sSd.19948$xX3.1278@twister.socal.rr.com...
| Quote: | Hi folks
Youve helped me in the past + I need help again.
I have a 89 honda accord LX, and it runs great --- except in the rain.
When I hit even a small puddle something (probably underneath) seems to
get wet and the whole system shuts down. After about 10 minutes it starts
back up but it sputters when I accelerate for a minute or two + then it's
fine.
Sometimes the power steering feels sluggish at the same time, so I'm
thinking it might be a wet + slipping belt.
But every time I ask you guys a question - you have the correct answer so
what do you think I should do?
VB
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Sounds like the ignition wires to the spark plugs. The insulation has
broken down...when they get wet they are shorting out. |
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Raymond Sirois
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Tue Feb 22, 2005 7:51 am Post subject:
Re: Honda question |
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On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:06:16 GMT, "Vodka Bob" <rmaze@erasesan.rr.com>
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| Quote: | Hi folks
Youve helped me in the past + I need help again.
I have a 89 honda accord LX, and it runs great --- except in the rain. When
I hit even a small puddle something (probably underneath) seems to get wet
and the whole system shuts down. After about 10 minutes it starts back up
but it sputters when I accelerate for a minute or two + then it's fine.
Sometimes the power steering feels sluggish at the same time, so I'm
thinking it might be a wet + slipping belt.
But every time I ask you guys a question - you have the correct answer so
what do you think I should do?
VB
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Stop driving in the rain.
Raymond Sirois
SysOp: The Lost Chord BBS
607-733-5745
telnet://thelostchord.dns2go.com:6000
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:13 am Post subject:
Re: Honda question |
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Also, it may be a wet distributor cap or rotor.
Best bet replace cap, rotor and plug wires.
Drifter |
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sdlomi2
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:26 am Post subject:
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<smk_drifter@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1109200381.806922.198530@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | Also, it may be a wet distributor cap or rotor.
Best bet replace cap, rotor and plug wires.
Drifter
.........and forget about the hard power steering--the engine running |
intermittently will cause the steering to be intermittent in
assistance.............s |
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The Real Tom
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:27 am Post subject:
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On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:18:41 -0500, "James C. Reeves"
<jcnospam@nospam.com> wrote:
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"Vodka Bob" <rmaze@erasesan.rr.com> wrote in message
news:c3sSd.19948$xX3.1278@twister.socal.rr.com...
Hi folks
Youve helped me in the past + I need help again.
I have a 89 honda accord LX, and it runs great --- except in the rain.
When I hit even a small puddle something (probably underneath) seems to
get wet and the whole system shuts down. After about 10 minutes it starts
back up but it sputters when I accelerate for a minute or two + then it's
fine.
Sometimes the power steering feels sluggish at the same time, so I'm
thinking it might be a wet + slipping belt.
But every time I ask you guys a question - you have the correct answer so
what do you think I should do?
VB
Sounds like the ignition wires to the spark plugs. The insulation has
broken down...when they get wet they are shorting out.
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I had a simular problem:
Running the car, with the hood popped, and a mister bottle told me
that I had a cracked ign coil.
Car didn't like running in the rain, or fog.
hth,
tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com |
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pat
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Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:48 am Post subject:
Re: Honda question |
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sdlomi2 wrote:
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smk_drifter@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1109200381.806922.198530@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
Also, it may be a wet distributor cap or rotor.
Best bet replace cap, rotor and plug wires.
Drifter
.........and forget about the hard power steering--the engine running
intermittently will cause the steering to be intermittent in
assistance.............s
Replace any missing splash gards from inner fenders or under engine, |
they are all inportant on the small cars. |
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pat
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Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:48 am Post subject:
Re: Honda question |
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sdlomi2 wrote:
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smk_drifter@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1109200381.806922.198530@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
Also, it may be a wet distributor cap or rotor.
Best bet replace cap, rotor and plug wires.
Drifter
.........and forget about the hard power steering--the engine running
intermittently will cause the steering to be intermittent in
assistance.............s
If any of the splash gards are missing, replace um they're important... |
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