1993 honda croaked and but restarted after tow. (sedan, fuel, truck)

[ehudslefthand]

i own a 1993 honda accord it just died while driving i pulled over and tried to restart it. it sputtered first try then would not do anything but turn over. if i let it sit it would sputter and then just turn over. had it towed home and tow truck driver turned it over and it started up like nothing happened. am wondering if it is a relay, main or fuel or if it is the actual pump itself? first time having prob with any honda owned.

[njguy]

Originally Posted by ehudslefthand

i own a 1993 honda accord it just died while driving i pulled over and tried to restart it. it sputtered first try then would not do anything but turn over. if i let it sit it would sputter and then just turn over. had it towed home and tow truck driver turned it over and it started up like nothing happened. am wondering if it is a relay, main or fuel or if it is the actual pump itself? first time having prob with any honda owned.

How about the distributor? - one of the "bad" parts of that generation Honda Acoord.

[Mr.Cat]

Distributor or module.

[usafracer]

Fuel filter. Fuel filter oh and did I mention Fuel filter!!!

[Tennesseestorm]

Originally Posted by njguy

How about the distributor? - one of the "bad" parts of that generation Honda Acoord.

Originally Posted by Mr.Cat

Distributor or module.

I agree!

As mentioned in the other Accord thread - I had a 1991 Honda Accord LX sedan (which is nearly identical to the 1993).

I had a problem like that and it turned out being something around or in the distributor cap needed replaced. That module Cat mentioned? Seems it was a common problem after about 12-15 years on an otherwise bulletproof car. I would buy another in a heartbeat.


Another common problem on the 1990-93 Accords with automatic transmission is a flashing "S" light, no overdrive (4th gear) and a non-working speedometer. Its caused by a faulty speed sensor on the transmission.