HarryT

I went out and started my car to let it warm up before leaving for work. When I went back out a few minutes later (maybe 2-3 minutes) it had stopped running. I tried restarting it and it would not. It turns over and I smell a strong gas like odor from the rear, but still will not start. I waited a half hour or so and tried it again, no luck! Tried it again the next day, no luck! I went to my Haynes manual for troubleshooting, tried jumping the code diagnostic plug like recomended and no code appeared. I tried a spark plug tester in the lead between the dist cap and coil, can't tell if I have spark or not. A few times before it acted this way, but It always healed itself after a few minutes.
I think it was trying to tell me something then. My mechanics said they couldnt help me unless I brought it to them when It was acting up. DUUUHHH!! HELP What's next?
Any common problems other than fuel pump, relays, coil, or anything else anybody can recomend as a culprit? I dont want to fork out an extravagant ammount of denero for a simple fix I may be able to do myself.
Thanks a bunch!

98CoupeV6

Take it to the dealer, there's a TSB out for this.

HarryT

I called the dealer, they didnt know of any TSB covering this, but for $85 they will hook it up to the diagnostic machine and tell me to the penny how much they will take me for +/- a leg. Haa Haa!

F22B Prelude

If he says theres a TSB for it there is

98CoupeV6

search for your TSBs on the NHTSA website

HarryT

Thanks!!

98CoupeV6

so did you find it or what? it has something to do with the fuel pump, i can't remember exactly what. the tsb is titled "hard starting" or something.

HarryT

Not yet. The only thing I can find on the NHTSA's website related to the 94 Accord is the aftermarket headlamp assy's missing amber lenses, and the faulty tire valve stems. But I am still looking as I can fit it into my time. I'll look again for fuel pump related issues.
Thanks!

98CoupeV6

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=454

Here you go: post #3

HarryT

Thank you! I see that the service buletin covers an 03-04. I made a mistake(fat fingers) in my original post. My car is a 94, not an 04. But thanks for the info. I'll be sure to check my fuel pump pressure on mine.