20 Most Recent 1988 Acura Integra - Page 3 Questions & Answers

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Hi Is it a coded key that your using ? If so it might need recoding Regards Nick

Could be T.P.S.switch or a vacuum leak.

Think about what you just said. Only does this in times of higher temps out BUT never in winters cold. Doesn't that seem strange to you. Well I guess it does, huh. Anyway, know these systems helps. When engine is started, the temp sensor tells the computer it needs to place the engine to cold start mode. It does this and extra fuel is put into the cylinders to keep it running like a choke on the carbureted engines. But those you can turn the choke off or it does this automatically from the warmer engine. If in fact the temp sensor is not telling the computer it's warm enough to be taken out of cold start mode, it keeps dumping excessive fuel into the cylinders an flooding the engine causing it to surge and then die, because it's flooded. Therefore, the temperature sensor is faulty and needs replaced. Do that and drive on.

When this happens check the fuel pressure, this is typical of a failing fuel pump. The pump is located in the fuel tank. A quick way to check this is to buy a can of spray starting fluid (buy it at a auto parts store), when it fails to start spray the fluid into the air intake of the engine, if it starts right up the pump is likely the problem. I assume that the engine cranks over and just will not fire up. If it no that then let me know and I can give you other possible causes.

Did you check the oil? A low oil sensor will disable ignition if more than a quart low.

Does it have a bad or dry throw-out bearing? What about the starter bendix? Is the starter gear rubbing on the ring gear teeth on the periphery of the flywheel?

Get some engine starter spray. Follow instructions on spraying into intake. This will serve as a fuel source to test spark/ignition. You will want help cranking the car while you spray. If car stumbles and tries to run, you have a fuel problem. If after trying for a few minutes there is no change, then I would bet you don't have spark. Of course you could go further and say there could be a timing issue, no compression, etc. But I would start with the easy stuff first.
When was the last time you did a tune-up? Are the plugs in good shape?

Shuddering and shaking indicates that something is out of balance. In normal circumstances this would be attributed to out of balance wheels, worn steering joints or a worn coupling on a propshaft. Grinding when put into gear may indicate that the torque converter in the autobox is worn and/or out of balance. It's not a good idea to drive the car if it shudders and shakes as you're likely to cause further damage to something. The most sensible option would be to ask a workshop for a diagnosis first.

ARE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TIGHT! Poss Brakes grinding the rotors. Any burning smell? CK THOSE TIRES & BRAKES!