[Kyle]

Does it still turn over when trying to start?

[Kyle]

If the sensor isn’t connected maybe…usually say when the sensor goes bad and pegs itself freezing cold or burning hot you can usually still start them although they will run like crap because the ecu cant tell if the car is hot or cold for how much fuel to add to start/idle.

[Kyle]

Can you tell if its side dependent like only on driver or passenger side? To do a quick 1 over on the struts cant hurt either way just crank those mounting bolts down because the strut mounts on those sometimes like to be funny and make noises. Power steering should be alright. If the pump is bad youd have that annoying constant squeal.

[Kyle]

99 accord what engine? F-23? if you have gas vapor coming out of the intake pull the intake off to see what cylinder its coming out of. If its just 1 cylinder you could possibly have a bent valve. Easy route take the valve cover off and make sure the rockers are all moving about the same its not a sure thing, but if you see 1 rocker not moving then youll know 1 of the valves are toast. Also make sure the distributor hasnt rotated. I think on those its 12 degrees Plus or Minus on the timing you can get from adjusting the distributor.

[Kyle]

Have you checked vacuum leaks, evap (common issues on them), fuel trims, charging system wont ever throw an SES light on those so dont worry about that mine sees 15.6 volts on my 300amp alt daily no issue. I had problems with my distributors cap and rotor randomly but aslong as you bolted it down when the engine was at TDC then your good since timing advance on those is all ecu controlled.

[Kyle]

I realize this is very old now, but dont tap a fuse. Its much safer to use your ignition’s accessory wire.

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