Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154673752.045195.168240@i3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Sorry one more thing I forgot (we should be able to edit posts), and
> this may sound retarded but what do you mean not firing the ignition
> coil unloaded? Making sure everything is connected?
>
That's the best way - you can hold the wire near ground so a spark can jump,
but just don't operate the ignition with no place for the energy to go
http://tinyurl.com/fauw6. It zaps the coil, like this:
http://tinyurl.com/hp5th

Mike

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154673752.045195.168240@i3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Sorry one more thing I forgot (we should be able to edit posts), and
> this may sound retarded but what do you mean not firing the ignition
> coil unloaded? Making sure everything is connected?
>
That's the best way - you can hold the wire near ground so a spark can jump,
but just don't operate the ignition with no place for the energy to go
http://tinyurl.com/fauw6. It zaps the coil, like this:
http://tinyurl.com/hp5th

Mike

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154673752.045195.168240@i3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Sorry one more thing I forgot (we should be able to edit posts), and
> this may sound retarded but what do you mean not firing the ignition
> coil unloaded? Making sure everything is connected?
>
That's the best way - you can hold the wire near ground so a spark can jump,
but just don't operate the ignition with no place for the energy to go
http://tinyurl.com/fauw6. It zaps the coil, like this:
http://tinyurl.com/hp5th

Mike

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154672844.817271.115140@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Ok, again thanks for all the responses you guys are VERY helpful. I
> have the car scheduled to go in the shop tommow but i don't think thats
> gonna happen as I don't wanna get it towed 3 blocks away and drive it
> those 6 blocks uninspected, uninsured, unregistered AND pay a $65 an
> hour labor rate to get it diagnosed yet. Every other post I have read
> and what you guys are saying points to these exact things so what the
> hell they are old anyways so here's what I'm going to replace this
> weekend;
>
> Ignition coil, tw sensor (where is its exact location cant find info),
> check to see if the igniter has the proper heat-sink paste on the
> backside (how would I know if its wrong?) or just replace the darn
> thing, and gap the plugs.
>
> Typo before, I meant to say "I orderd an ignition coil as I COULDN't
> get a spark plug to work when I pulled it out grounded it and cranked
> the motor over (right after it had stalled), could just be that I
> didn't ground the plug good or am just blind lol. Although I cant hear
> the fuel pump working when I pop the auxiliary fuel filter off a little
> fuel does squirt out.
>
> UPDATE THIS WEEKEND STAY TUNED!

To locate the TW sensor, peer in to the engine compartment from the front of
your car; the sensor should be about 1-1/2 inches to the left of the
rear-left (your left) corner of the head cover.

The performance of the TW sensor is sensitive to the presence of air in the
cooling system. Before you replace the sensor, you might want to make sure
that your cooling system - including heater core - is fully purged. Coolant
level in the reservoir tank should be up to the 'max' line.

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154672844.817271.115140@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Ok, again thanks for all the responses you guys are VERY helpful. I
> have the car scheduled to go in the shop tommow but i don't think thats
> gonna happen as I don't wanna get it towed 3 blocks away and drive it
> those 6 blocks uninspected, uninsured, unregistered AND pay a $65 an
> hour labor rate to get it diagnosed yet. Every other post I have read
> and what you guys are saying points to these exact things so what the
> hell they are old anyways so here's what I'm going to replace this
> weekend;
>
> Ignition coil, tw sensor (where is its exact location cant find info),
> check to see if the igniter has the proper heat-sink paste on the
> backside (how would I know if its wrong?) or just replace the darn
> thing, and gap the plugs.
>
> Typo before, I meant to say "I orderd an ignition coil as I COULDN't
> get a spark plug to work when I pulled it out grounded it and cranked
> the motor over (right after it had stalled), could just be that I
> didn't ground the plug good or am just blind lol. Although I cant hear
> the fuel pump working when I pop the auxiliary fuel filter off a little
> fuel does squirt out.
>
> UPDATE THIS WEEKEND STAY TUNED!

To locate the TW sensor, peer in to the engine compartment from the front of
your car; the sensor should be about 1-1/2 inches to the left of the
rear-left (your left) corner of the head cover.

The performance of the TW sensor is sensitive to the presence of air in the
cooling system. Before you replace the sensor, you might want to make sure
that your cooling system - including heater core - is fully purged. Coolant
level in the reservoir tank should be up to the 'max' line.

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154672844.817271.115140@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Ok, again thanks for all the responses you guys are VERY helpful. I
> have the car scheduled to go in the shop tommow but i don't think thats
> gonna happen as I don't wanna get it towed 3 blocks away and drive it
> those 6 blocks uninspected, uninsured, unregistered AND pay a $65 an
> hour labor rate to get it diagnosed yet. Every other post I have read
> and what you guys are saying points to these exact things so what the
> hell they are old anyways so here's what I'm going to replace this
> weekend;
>
> Ignition coil, tw sensor (where is its exact location cant find info),
> check to see if the igniter has the proper heat-sink paste on the
> backside (how would I know if its wrong?) or just replace the darn
> thing, and gap the plugs.
>
> Typo before, I meant to say "I orderd an ignition coil as I COULDN't
> get a spark plug to work when I pulled it out grounded it and cranked
> the motor over (right after it had stalled), could just be that I
> didn't ground the plug good or am just blind lol. Although I cant hear
> the fuel pump working when I pop the auxiliary fuel filter off a little
> fuel does squirt out.
>
> UPDATE THIS WEEKEND STAY TUNED!

To locate the TW sensor, peer in to the engine compartment from the front of
your car; the sensor should be about 1-1/2 inches to the left of the
rear-left (your left) corner of the head cover.

The performance of the TW sensor is sensitive to the presence of air in the
cooling system. Before you replace the sensor, you might want to make sure
that your cooling system - including heater core - is fully purged. Coolant
level in the reservoir tank should be up to the 'max' line.

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Ok, thanks. Weekend was too hectic to work on it, I'm gonna wake up
early tommorow and see what I can figure out. I will update if I get
anywhere with it, I have to make a trip to NY on sunday to look at a
turbo CRX :) So it will be awesome if I can drive it there.

I'm going to replace the coolant, ignition coil, re gap plugs, and if
both fail replace TW sensor. If this doesn't solve it I'm gonna take it
to a shop because I'm NOT taking that carb off lol. Thanks

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Ok, thanks. Weekend was too hectic to work on it, I'm gonna wake up
early tommorow and see what I can figure out. I will update if I get
anywhere with it, I have to make a trip to NY on sunday to look at a
turbo CRX :) So it will be awesome if I can drive it there.

I'm going to replace the coolant, ignition coil, re gap plugs, and if
both fail replace TW sensor. If this doesn't solve it I'm gonna take it
to a shop because I'm NOT taking that carb off lol. Thanks

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Ok, thanks. Weekend was too hectic to work on it, I'm gonna wake up
early tommorow and see what I can figure out. I will update if I get
anywhere with it, I have to make a trip to NY on sunday to look at a
turbo CRX :) So it will be awesome if I can drive it there.

I'm going to replace the coolant, ignition coil, re gap plugs, and if
both fail replace TW sensor. If this doesn't solve it I'm gonna take it
to a shop because I'm NOT taking that carb off lol. Thanks

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Thread not dead YET haha I replaced the ignition coil and purged the
coolant and it didn't help. What I did figure out however is that after
it stalls it is definitely getting NO spark but I'm eluded as to why.
ignition coil is definitely good and it still starts after letting it
sit for a LONG time, Thanks in advance, Tom

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Thread not dead YET haha I replaced the ignition coil and purged the
coolant and it didn't help. What I did figure out however is that after
it stalls it is definitely getting NO spark but I'm eluded as to why.
ignition coil is definitely good and it still starts after letting it
sit for a LONG time, Thanks in advance, Tom

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Thread not dead YET haha I replaced the ignition coil and purged the
coolant and it didn't help. What I did figure out however is that after
it stalls it is definitely getting NO spark but I'm eluded as to why.
ignition coil is definitely good and it still starts after letting it
sit for a LONG time, Thanks in advance, Tom

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Another update*
I just took it for my first spin around the block and it did just fine
for about 12 laps then died like usual, had LOTS of power too not
doggin it. Only things I noticed during the ride were
I would hear an electrical clicking noise in the middle and left side
of the dash and the battery light would flicker at the same time also
looked like the high beam indicator would flicker red REALLY quick at
the same time too. Other thing which is the bigger problem, the
headlights and a few other things would flicker off and on every so
often only doing it once at a time. Also keep in mind I was driving it
with no battery. I stalled right before my driveway too aren't I lucky
:p THANKS!

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Another update*
I just took it for my first spin around the block and it did just fine
for about 12 laps then died like usual, had LOTS of power too not
doggin it. Only things I noticed during the ride were
I would hear an electrical clicking noise in the middle and left side
of the dash and the battery light would flicker at the same time also
looked like the high beam indicator would flicker red REALLY quick at
the same time too. Other thing which is the bigger problem, the
headlights and a few other things would flicker off and on every so
often only doing it once at a time. Also keep in mind I was driving it
with no battery. I stalled right before my driveway too aren't I lucky
:p THANKS!

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Another update*
I just took it for my first spin around the block and it did just fine
for about 12 laps then died like usual, had LOTS of power too not
doggin it. Only things I noticed during the ride were
I would hear an electrical clicking noise in the middle and left side
of the dash and the battery light would flicker at the same time also
looked like the high beam indicator would flicker red REALLY quick at
the same time too. Other thing which is the bigger problem, the
headlights and a few other things would flicker off and on every so
often only doing it once at a time. Also keep in mind I was driving it
with no battery. I stalled right before my driveway too aren't I lucky
:p THANKS!