my 1992 honda accord trys to die when i come to a stop but if i tighten the cable it winds out when i shift th

Question

ive put new plugs and cap &rotor checked all vacum lines even turned the dis. a little each way and still trys to die at a stop.

Answer 1

Try looking at your cold start injector, it has a relationship with idle speed. Air consumption could be another issue?

Answer 2

If it is carburated, there is an idle adjustment screw that may be moving itself around. If it is fuel injected, there is a similar screw called an 'auxiliary air' port, which can screw up the idle. You could also have worse stuff like burned valves. Probably worth a $65 diagnosis from a shop on a car that old...

Answer 3

Adjust your idling speed and keep the revs up when you stop.If your electrics are all right it is probably a fuel related problem.You might need to clean out your carburettor and fuel lines,clean the filter if there is any gunk or water in your fuel.For mechanically challenged people,a professional tune up is worth paying for.

Answer 4

call the honda dealer give them your v.i.n # ask them to run it on the hindanet computer there were alot of recalls during the early 90's one i remember was the distributer and various others some of wich may help you

Answer 5

You might still have a vacuum leak. check intake area look for loose parts even loose intake.

Answer 6

might be your battiery or coil not getting enough juice or your cables going to battiery might need replace just some thoughts hope it helps

Answer 7

i think its about to play out. you might could trade. some cars arent even worth the trouble to fix.

Answer 8

Try oxygen sensor or throttle position sensor.

Answer 9

my 92 olds delta does it to, go figure