Hi, I recently acquired a 1987 HF, which runs great and gives me around 40mpg. I have a few questions about this car: 1) When the engine is cold, the car has to make effort to startup. I have to press on the gas as i turn the ignition. Once its on, I have to constantly give it gas so it doesn't...

after having broken timing belt fixed, head rebuilt, axles replaced and now the latest. Me and friend needed to replace the pcv valve and when we finally found it, it took us quite a while and we replaced the oil pan gasket in the process. We then noticed a leak, just a few drops. In checking it...

got all the firing order problems figured out and thank you for all the help and now it still will not turn all the way over-in process of looking further into the problem right as I speak but any suggestions would help. i am taking of the distributor cap to make sure rotor and all is...

My girlfriend and I bought a *1987 CRX Si 5 speed *with *207,000 *miles. We are in a pinch financially, and hoped that this car could last at least 5 or 6 months. The engine seems strong enough particularly for the year 1987 and mileage on the vehicle. However, the "_*PGM-FI*_\"_Warning_Light_...

My girlfriend and I bought a *1987 CRX Si 5 speed *with *207,000 *miles. We are in a pinch financially, and hoped that this car could last at least 5 or 6 months. The engine seems strong enough particularly for the year 1987 and mileage on the vehicle. However, the "_*PGM-FI*_\"_Warning_Light_...

My 1987Honda Accorrd DX lost power going down the Highway. Now it will no longer turn over at all. When I turn the key all the lights and everything work fine but there is no attempt of the engine to start. I was thinking starter but why would it die while driving. Please help

My 1987Honda Accorrd DX lost power going down the Highway. Now it will no longer turn over at all. When I turn the key all the lights and everything work fine but there is no attempt of the engine to start. I was thinking starter but why would it die while driving. Please help

Alternator belt --- What is the other pulley for? The crankshaft pulley, the alternator pulley, the ??? pulley. I have a frozen alternator rotor shaft, the belt is no good. I was wanting to cut the belt and take it to a shop. A full charged battery should make it to the shop. Will the car...

I need some info. on how to remove the tranny from my 1988 Honda Accord 4dr. LX 5spd. trans. I have the Haynes Manual but it's not real detailed. Please help!

BEEN 5 weeks now.. Anyone out there have any more ideas on what's causing this.. See aug 25th post for details on this still standing prob. Is there a HOTLINE somewhere in the transmission world where i may get some ideas.. Access to the auto for towing is awkward since the car can only be...

Hi, My car's radio and heater fan just stopped working at the same time. The radio fuse is okay, I'm not sure where fuse that controls heating fan is - (is it the same as cooling fan?). Does anyone have an idea as to what the problem might be? Thanks

Yesterday I noticed that my trusty old automatic Accord with 140K on it would lose some power/speed going up hills at highway speed, and upon applying a bit more gas, it would begin to make this muffled popping sound which I believe came from the carb/air cleaner. Not being a mechanic I wonder...

I have a 1988 Honda Accord LX 5spd. Carb., 206k miles on the clock. The car has been an excellent vehicle. Bought it used in 1991 w/ 88k mi. My problem is with the A/C.Can't get it to come on. The blower works but that's it.Shouldn't one of the rad fans come on when the blower switch is on? I can't...

It looks like I will be replacing the alternator on a 1988 Accord LX. I took a quick peek and it looks tight under there. Any tips on changing the alternator? Any good source for a replacement? Any brands to avoid? TIA. -------------- Alex

My 1988 Legand with 187,000 occasionally just won't start. Otherwise, it runs like a top. I remember seeing something about a fuel pump relay which causes something like this. Any ideas? TIA,

I can drive the car for 20 miles fine and then it loses power, but doesn't miss any. I then can turn the key off for a few minutes and it seems to run fine again when I drive it. I changed the fuel filter and this didn't help. I have a junk 1988 Accord and can get any piece off that I need. ...

Hey everyone! I have a very used 1988 Honda Accord LX w/283k miles on it. The radiator is busted, it needs brakes, a battery and some TLC. I need to remove it from my drive way. My parents bought the car new in 1987. If someone will please come and get this car, I'll take $500.00 for it. Post...

Hi everyone. This is my first time on a user group, so please bear with me. I love my 1988 accord LX, but have two problems with it lately. The symptoms a 1. on a cold day (say <40 deg F), it will start great, run for about 15 seconds, then die. It will then almost start, doing the same...

Can this work? I have a 1988 Honda Accord Lxi and I will soon be coming an owner of an 1988 Honda Civic. Are the engines similiar enought to swap them out? Please let me know if I can do this. Thank you.

On the way to work last week, my Accord died on me when I took it out of gear (manual trans) as I approached a stop. It restarted but, would not idle unless I held my foot on the accelerator and kept it at about 1000 rpms. When it's cold, it idles fine but as soon as it warms up you can watch the...