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Michael Pardee 08-18-2006 08:36 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1155882227.284818.116950@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> 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!
>

Don't run the car without a battery - the battery stabilizes the voltage.
Without the battery all sorts of bad things can happen... mostly damage to
the alternator and electronics. No wonder you had such weirdness.

Mike



Michael Pardee 08-18-2006 08:36 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1155882227.284818.116950@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> 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!
>

Don't run the car without a battery - the battery stabilizes the voltage.
Without the battery all sorts of bad things can happen... mostly damage to
the alternator and electronics. No wonder you had such weirdness.

Mike



Michael Pardee 08-18-2006 08:36 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
"Tanner" <viceroyhdawg@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1155882227.284818.116950@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> 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!
>

Don't run the car without a battery - the battery stabilizes the voltage.
Without the battery all sorts of bad things can happen... mostly damage to
the alternator and electronics. No wonder you had such weirdness.

Mike



Tanner 08-22-2006 12:24 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
Alright she has a new batter, ignition coil, cap/rotor/, I gapped the
plugs and it still quits after 10 minutes.

No spark at all after stalling
Red powder inside ditributor

Should I replace dizzy as next step?


Tanner 08-22-2006 12:24 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
Alright she has a new batter, ignition coil, cap/rotor/, I gapped the
plugs and it still quits after 10 minutes.

No spark at all after stalling
Red powder inside ditributor

Should I replace dizzy as next step?


Tanner 08-22-2006 12:24 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
Alright she has a new batter, ignition coil, cap/rotor/, I gapped the
plugs and it still quits after 10 minutes.

No spark at all after stalling
Red powder inside ditributor

Should I replace dizzy as next step?


Tanner 08-22-2006 12:24 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
Alright she has a new batter, ignition coil, cap/rotor/, I gapped the
plugs and it still quits after 10 minutes.

No spark at all after stalling
Red powder inside ditributor

Should I replace dizzy as next step?


Tanner 08-22-2006 01:25 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Tanner wrote:
> Alright she has a new batter, ignition coil, cap/rotor/, I gapped the
> plugs and it still quits after 10 minutes.
>
> No spark at all after stalling
> Red powder inside ditributor
>
> Should I replace dizzy as next step?


Dizzy shaft bearing isn't it....


Tanner 08-22-2006 01:25 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Tanner wrote:
> Alright she has a new batter, ignition coil, cap/rotor/, I gapped the
> plugs and it still quits after 10 minutes.
>
> No spark at all after stalling
> Red powder inside ditributor
>
> Should I replace dizzy as next step?


Dizzy shaft bearing isn't it....


Tanner 08-22-2006 01:25 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Tanner wrote:
> Alright she has a new batter, ignition coil, cap/rotor/, I gapped the
> plugs and it still quits after 10 minutes.
>
> No spark at all after stalling
> Red powder inside ditributor
>
> Should I replace dizzy as next step?


Dizzy shaft bearing isn't it....


Tanner 08-22-2006 01:25 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 

Tanner wrote:
> Alright she has a new batter, ignition coil, cap/rotor/, I gapped the
> plugs and it still quits after 10 minutes.
>
> No spark at all after stalling
> Red powder inside ditributor
>
> Should I replace dizzy as next step?


Dizzy shaft bearing isn't it....


Tanner 08-25-2006 04:06 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
Bump^


Tanner 08-25-2006 04:06 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
Bump^


Tanner 08-25-2006 04:06 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
Bump^


Tanner 08-25-2006 04:06 AM

Re: 88 Accord LX shutting off after warming up
 
Bump^



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