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The issue was with the coolant sensor.
The ECT sensor was broken snapped off in the plug itself.
Replaced and voila all sorted.
Honda Guy from America.
"When the computer sees that the coolant is -40, it dumps a lot of fuel into the combustion...
I contacted honda they said there are 2 one with 1 wire and teh other with two. ( both next to each other beneath the distributor )
I said it was the one with one wire - he said it would be around the £50 pound mark.
I asked my dad if he could check with a mate of his who happens to be a...
I think it may be ECT sensor having read through lots of informative similar issues on the web,
Can someone tell me which one of the following is the ECT sensor.
The one to the bottom is underneath the distributor and has snapped away.
Could this be the issue...
Hi all,
I have a 2000 honda accord 2.0 se vtec in black.
On start up its idle is lumpy and will shut off a couple of times until it warms up and maintains a lowish rev.
After the engine has warmed up it goes up to 2000 ish revs.
I have done a scan and it brings up the following:
1. P0118...
Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the info.
I have connected a scanner tool and it has brought up the following code.
1. P0118
Powertrain: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
It is showing the engine coolant temperature -40.
I am yet to get the IACV cleaned out, ( will I...
Hey All,
I have a recently purchased a 2000 registration Honda Accord 2.0 SE VTEC Sport in Black.
She was a really good buy and came with a couple of issues.
The Engine Management light is on.
One was the handbrake didnt work, the other when I start it up first thing it struggles to stay...