SH!TBOX needs YOUR HELP

[guwarkjay888]

Sadly to say yfin, Drew and others that helped.

The problem is a little bit better, but it still suffers from the same problems as it did from the very start of this thread.

Anymore suggestions.

More detail:

When I'm driving on low fuel everything is fine, it is only when i am slowing down around 1000RPM or coming to a stop that it starts to stutter and go crazy and shows signs of wanting to turn off the engine.

Today, the problem was so bad that the engine stopped, and i tried to start it again but with no luck, i had some bystanders help me push it to the side. Then had to wait around 5-10 before i could start the engine again, and quickly went to the closest Mobil store to fill up $10, even with that amount of fuel in it, it was still showing some signs of stutter. As the fuel gauge was around the 1/3 full mark. Which is now known to me as the "your engine could die anytime" mark.

Also and it bounces from like 600RPM to 1000RPM up down up down up down then settles at 1000RPM if not.. it turns off engine oh and when its bouncing from 600RPM to 1000RPM.. the accelerator doesn't work

Someone help revive this SH!TBOX, I've fallen in love with it and don't want to be forced to put it down

Thanks, Chris

[yfin]

Sounds like you tried the cheap options - now you need to work out whether you want to pay to leave the car with a mechanic to diagnose the problem. How long are you planning to keep the car? Can't you just keep the fuel above 1/3 at all times if you don't want to pay a workshop?

The best thing to do if you want to keep the car is to get a major service. Plugs and all. Then get them to diagnose the problem with the idle. It could be something simple like a bad lead or something major like the distributor.

As your car is EFI they might find an error code too - eg o2 sensor.

[guwarkjay888]

Sounds like you tried the cheap options - now you need to work out whether you want to pay to leave the car with a mechanic to diagnose the problem. How long are you planning to keep the car? Can't you just keep the fuel above 1/3 at all times if you don't want to pay a workshop?

I guess, mechanics don't know what is wrong with the car. If a mechanic guaranteed he would be able to fix it for me, say for like $200-$300. I'd be glad to. Anyone know A grade mechanics? Most of them just say, oh change the fuel pump and it "might" help.

If the problem can't be solved i guess I'll be forced to keep th fuel at above 1/3 at all times, it's just a hassle. Most of the times 2/3 of the tank does not last a whole week, i just want to be able to last weekly, so i can fill her up every Tuesday, instead of a weekend where its soaring high.

Also i was planning on keep this car for the rest of my university degree. So around 4-5 years more.

[SHIFTY]

Lol, ull save money in the end with a newer more reliable car... Lol...

just buy a eg or somen will be better off

[guwarkjay888]

Lol, ull save money in the end with a newer more reliable car... Lol...

just buy a eg or somen will be better off

LOL mate, want to give me $5000 for a car then?

$200-$300 is a big difference from $5000+

I know that after this problem is fixed. That the car will be as brand new. Like my dad said, why pay $5000 for a second hand car that you don't know the problems of. Its like you start all over again, finding out new problems here and there. But with this Accord we've had it since the first day it rolled out of Eastern Honda, and know where we stand as in problem wise.

[yfin]

I guess, mechanics don't know what is wrong with the car. If a mechanic guaranteed he would be able to fix it for me, say for like $200-$300. I'd be glad to. Anyone know A grade mechanics? Most of them just say, oh change the fuel pump and it "might" help.

If the problem can't be solved i guess I'll be forced to keep th fuel at above 1/3 at all times, it's just a hassle. Most of the times 2/3 of the tank does not last a whole week, i just want to be able to last weekly, so i can fill her up every Tuesday, instead of a weekend where its soaring high.

Also i was planning on keep this car for the rest of my university degree. So around 4-5 years more.

I can recommend a trusted mechanic I have dealt with for over 10 years. I would be very surprised if he could not diagnose the problem. Solved a fuel cut problem on my ex's Barina in 15 minutes. 3 other mechanics including a Holden dealership couldn't fix it permanently.

if you want a guarantee on price that is impossible. You will pay an hourly rate until they diagnose the problem. Whether you proceed with the recommended solution is up to you. The guy to speak to is Ian Wakeman.

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Wakeman Automotive Services

Workshop 380 Reserve Rd Cheltenham 3192

(03) 9583 0647

[guwarkjay888]

I can recommend a trusted mechanic I have dealt with for over 10 years. I would be very surprised if he could not diagnose the problem. Solved a fuel cut problem on my ex's Barina in 15 minutes. 3 other mechanics including a Holden dealership couldn't fix it permanently.

if you want a guarantee on price that is impossible. You will pay an hourly rate until they diagnose the problem. Whether you proceed with the recommended solution is up to you. The guy to speak to is Ian Wakeman.

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Wakeman Automotive Services

Workshop 380 Reserve Rd Cheltenham 3192

(03) 9583 0647

I'll give him a call during next week. What's your name? So i can say i was referred by you. Guess I'll be paying him a visit if i want this problem fixed. You have been ever so helpful to the SH!TBOX. Thank you yfin.

[yfin]

Will send you a PM