Ask Xulfiqar - An Automotive Encyclopedia

[capsat]

without a proper scan tool you can not identify such issues. Reconnect the abs unit and visit a workshop for vehicle scanning pull all the codes and sort out accordingly. as always source of JDM vehicle parts is junkyard so you may need parts which comes with a warranty for few days.

[argtr65]

Have you got ABS sensors checked ?

[sk_cooldayz]

Have you got ABS sensors checked ?

No issues with ABS sensors, when ABS unit is plugged back, it works perfectly. Just that car becomes sluggish and all. Next am thinking of disconnecting Knock sensor and see if that has any affect on performance as I have read on some other forums that sometimes faulty knock sensor can give wrong readings which result in car not getting correct air/fuel ratio.

[sk_cooldayz]

without a proper scan tool you can not identify such issues

Have done scanning from multiple locations. They charge a lot of amount for scanning and then say ECU has been reset abb masla nahin aay ga. There is no error codes in car when ABS is plugged

Is there any way to test the voltage / current in spark plugs and EPS? I am going to check with carfest and see what they suggest.

[aziz.rehan]

I suggest u not to drive with abs for a few days and connect it back after that.Who knows it may go away.Also check ur brakes.

[sk_cooldayz]

I suggest u not to drive with abs for a few days and connect it back after that.Who knows it may go away.Also check ur brakes.

I was already driving with ABS disconnected since last few months. I reconnected it 2 days ago and drove with ABS plugged. Again the car was little sluggish. Steering was harder. I had to press brakes harder. Lights were dimmer. Seems like its some electrical issue. Today, i unplugged ABS again. Going to check for current leakage in ABS unit. Its unfortunate that electricians / mechanics are not interested in proper diagnosis. They are only for the quick money.

[aziz.rehan]

How's is ur battery condition.Maybe because of weak battery it's causing that.It definitely has electrical problem.

[pwuser158913575038]

Bro if battery is weak then how will car even start?

[aziz.rehan]

It can if it doesn't have enough charge.If battery is fine then alternator may not be providing necessary current.

[aj.aquiline]

@capsat @Xulfiqar May I ask which varient is best in K24 engines? performance and fuel eco wise?

I have an offer of k24a3 with tranny ecu and wiring - I am looking to buy for accord 88

please guide

[Xulfiqar]

I have an offer of k24a3 with tranny ecu and wiring - I am looking to buy for accord 88

Dont do this mistake unless you have piles of money to burn. Do it on a civic platform. the 88 model accord body shell design is very unique and engine room is extremely narrow. Ive seen an attempted install of a K24 in this old car and it became a disaster - the car was later (5 months) scrapped for weight while the engine was placed into a later model CL accord.

[aj.aquiline]

@Xufiqar thank you for the reply.

which one is best with respect to fuel eco and power combo for accord 88?

B18 engines / B16 engines

and which variant ? I see B18 or B20 is expensive as k24

[Xulfiqar]

The only B20A that fits into this accord frame is this one. Its very rare and quite difficult to come across, - Its called "forward canted B20A" and was only used in this accord - those models were called "Si" - they came in both pop-up and fixed headlight versions.

There is another engine, which looks similar to this but its the B18A, which runs off two carburettors, looks pretty much same as this B20A, has the same funny forward canted setup and no mounting on transmission.

Ive (family) owned a B20A powered 1987 Accord in Pakistan. It was being sold as "london model" - LOL, it was a nice car but had extremely hard to find engine and brake parts - 4 wheel disc brake setup. I had this entire engine as spare unit sitting my storage, but sold that off as its a very rare model B20A and cannot be reworked with VTEC head either.

Trying to shove the later civic/integra platform engines into this car will render it useless. Its a very unique design.

[aj.aquiline]

@Xulfiqar people are using b16 (vtec) head over b20a, how is that possible and what impact will it leaveon power, tourque and fuel eco?

[Xulfiqar]

The B20A on which you can fit a B16 head is not the B20A I posted above.

If you ask for a B20A from any scrappie you will get a CRV B20A, on which a B16A head can be fit, it becomes a very long stroke type engine with crazy valve timing. Good torque but low engine life.

[aj.aquiline]

@Xulfiqar I have read your comments in most of the threads regarding accord 88 and I have saved the comments in a doc file

the thing is "tasalli nahy ho rahy, tasalli kra dain"

1. Updated (Vtec) engine which can give better fuel economy with power
2. Easy availability of parts
3. BoltsON or near to bolts on
4. is PGMFi equivalent to vtec when comes on fuel eco

As per my understanding, b20 pgmfi is very good option but no availability of parts even engine is hard to find. ager mil b gaya tou baki samaan nahy miilay ga. A20 efi is rare as well.
B16 , B18 ,h22, k series --> a big no
F20 is the best bet with very little alteration.

[Xulfiqar]

F20 is also a unicorn and shares the same mounting patterns of H22 - meaning it will require a massive amount of cut and weld.

This accord is very unique in build - It was Honda's first attempt into their "modified strut" suspension setup and the car was built around the suspension, It shared very little design with later civic and integra platforms.

If you are hellbent on an accord, buy a 4th gen like a 1991 model and install an F20A in it (its not that rare) - it fits bolt to bolt, or install an H22A - which also bolts on.

The 3rd gen accord is very old and a unicorn car to start doing such swaps. They never work.

To understand it, open the bonnet, and inspect the gearbox, it seems that it not held by any mount at all, The entire engine and transmission assembly is supported by 2 big load bearing mounts on the bottom subframe members and one timing side mount, there are two torque mounts that stop rotation (pendulum) action of the engine - one is the big dogbone on top going to firewall and one is a small rectangle mount under the transmission bellhousing.

[ZainMahdi]

@Xulfiqar what does 'rebound dampening' in the context of shock absorbers mean?

When you say that aftermarket shock absorbers lack 'rebound dampening', does it mean that, after compressing, they expand back to their original position without any dampening? Help me understand please.

[dayrider]

in lay man terms, they won't bounce the second time around

[aj.aquiline]

Thank you sir