by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 12/09/2017 at 14:38
by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 12/09/2017 at 14:38
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Seeking advice for the autopsy/repair.
So I was driving on the highway in 4th gear at 3k rpms, when it started loosing power. So I slow down to about 2,500 rpms and then it just looses all power and black/grey smoke starts coming out the back. I pull over and it stalls along the way. I try to start it again and it’s making a metallic clacking noise and it won’t run without me giving it gas, when I stop giving it gas it dies.
My first though from hearing the metallic sound (didn’t sound like rod knock) was that it was an internal engine problem (spun bearing or something.) But after thinking about it I’m thinking it could be something like fuel, clogged exhaust, etc.
I haven’t eaten lunch yet, but afterward I’m gonna pull the spark plugs to look at them and then see if the engine turns over easily. I don’t think the timing belt snapped. Because after all that it would still idle with gas.
Edit: So just tried to start it again and it’s NOT making a metallic sound. It’s more of a popping sound like a small backfire. So I guess the timing belt jumped. I’ll investigate more after lunch.
"Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition" (realasabass)
12/09/2017 at 14:48, STARS: 2
I had a Civic do the exact same thing, except the black smoke, and it was the fuel filter. It was running super lean and pinging like no tomorrow.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
12/09/2017 at 14:55, STARS: 9
Curse or the Accord:
-Harold’s grenading transmission
-JQJ ditching his coupe and getting his Volvo hit as an act of revenge
-everything you’ve ever posted about this car
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
12/09/2017 at 15:04, STARS: 2
Just gonna leave this here... https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ptd/d/jdm-honda-accord-sir-dohc/6414793712.html
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
12/09/2017 at 15:09, STARS: 0
did it sound like this?
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(just happened to see this video in my subscriptions right after reading your post)
"diplodicus forgot his password" (diplodicusforgothispassword)
12/09/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 1
Definitely check fuel pressure before tearing into the timing. Sidenote does anyone know why the fuel pressure tester rental tool from O’Reilly’s includes a multimeter?
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/09/2017 at 15:56, STARS: 1
I’d assume so you could test the fuel pump with it. The one I just picked up from autozone has one too.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/09/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 0
Awesome. How long were you having the pinging before it happend? Because it certainly wasn’t pinging before hand although I was driving with the radio on so it may have been pinging on the highway and I didn’t hear it.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/09/2017 at 15:58, STARS: 0
I concur I never liked Accords before, but they’re definitely on my shit list now. Although I’d still probably take one over a Camry.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/09/2017 at 16:00, STARS: 1
Nah
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/09/2017 at 16:01, STARS: 0
Euw. Too bad that probably want more than I paid for the Accord.
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
12/09/2017 at 16:09, STARS: 1
(Solid subscription choice though, BTW)
"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy)
12/09/2017 at 16:21, STARS: 0
Tons of black smoke? Lost spark,or tps out possibly. See if all plugs are black or just a few. If all it’s coil, master wire or distributor. If individual it’s wire.
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
12/09/2017 at 16:22, STARS: 2
This is why Jesus never spoke of his Accord
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/09/2017 at 16:22, STARS: 0
Not a lot. I just made a new post about the code I pulled. Apparently the coolant temp sensor is bad and can cause black smoke and the engine not to run. Who knew?
"Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition" (realasabass)
12/09/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 1
I would say off and on for about a month. Then all of a sudden it was undrivable. It was one of those things you live with on a $500 car until it demands to be fixed, if you know what I mean. When it finally broke I just changed mine, considering how easy it was, because I had no idea the age of it.