ztron
10-09-2003, 03:26 PM
i have an 88 accord with a carburetor. just the other day i was pulling into a parking lot and the car just shut off. no stuttering or anything. it's done this before a few times, but i was able to start it right back up. this time it wouldn't start at all. just kept turning.
i thought maybe i ran out of gas since my gas gauge doesn't work, but that is not the case. i had it towed to a shop and they replaced both fuel filters. the car is still not running. i was able to start it after a few trys, but it immediately shuts off unless i keep it at a high rpm. they told me it may have some problems related to the carb. the shop it's at now doesn't work on carbs so i have to tow it some where else now. how much does a new carb cost? anyone have any other suggestions on what the problem could be? i can start the car, but it will not idle at all right now. i was also thinking maybe the fuel pump needs to be replaced. any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
i thought maybe i ran out of gas since my gas gauge doesn't work, but that is not the case. i had it towed to a shop and they replaced both fuel filters. the car is still not running. i was able to start it after a few trys, but it immediately shuts off unless i keep it at a high rpm. they told me it may have some problems related to the carb. the shop it's at now doesn't work on carbs so i have to tow it some where else now. how much does a new carb cost? anyone have any other suggestions on what the problem could be? i can start the car, but it will not idle at all right now. i was also thinking maybe the fuel pump needs to be replaced. any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.