Problem accelerating

[bxjdm]

when i accelerate my car takes a while to get high rpm jump. Like if i wanna go really fast it would take like 10 secods to kick in. or let say i turn a corner so i slow down and then accelerate it takes a minute to go faster, sometimes feels like someone holding me back from moving. I dont wanna go buy a hole bunch of stuff and it wont be it, i heard it could be my tune up or it can be my catalyc, but my dad says if my catalyc was clogged smoke wouldnt come out. some one pleaseeee help!!!

[rjsaccord]

your being very vague but here it goes
check list
check air filter
check to make sure all you vac hose are connected
if you havent changed your fuel filter in the last 30000miles change it
is this an auto or stick either way check the fuild in you trans make sure its not brown in color and doesnt smell burnt
try these options first oppps forgot one
change spark plugs
good luck

[deevergote]

Cap, rotor, oil, check for CEL codes, make sure the cat isn't clogged (as you said... if the air can't get out, the car can't move), do a compression check on the engine, make sure your injectors are all working properly...


With such a vague problem, there are MANY possible solutions. Check all that stuff, and see what you come up with. Replacing parts is NEVER a bad idea on an old car. Just replace them with quality components (OEM Honda is always best).

[shanleycb7]

also check ur ignition timing- that'll deffinitly create lag

[deevergote]

also check ur ignition timing- that'll deffinitly create lag

And damage, if it's that far off!

[Fake Thug]

First of all, any check engine light? Is your car 92-93? If it is ,unplug the coil wires then check the resistance in your ignition coil. If its 90-91 I suggest a tune up(if that dont fix it), then check your spark at the wires.

[teknikalitch]

i have a similar problem... low rpms just plain suck. after i get to say 2500 to 3000 its punchy as all get out. just did a tune up. cap rotor plugs wires oil filter air filter all that jazz. f22a is the heart of the beast. no codes are being thrown to my attention. and runs very well aside from that. compression? im sure its gotta be shot. high rpms blow smoke! YAY. bad rings huh. what crap. oh well, good excuse to do a h22 swap.

[93H22LX]

might also want to check the fuel filter.

[Turbo Dave]

due it sounds like your transmission is not coming out of overdrive to me its auto correct?

[Otto]

Mine runs great, but sometimes it'll just feel lazy. Doesn't correlate to anything as far as I can tell. Tuneup and everything are in order. I've just lived with it so far. Its not a huge difference, so I've always wondered if it was just me.

If its constant, I'd check things as suggested above, plus tire pressure.

[bxjdm]

due it sounds like your transmission is not coming out of overdrive to me its auto correct?

its auto, what imma do is do a full tune up, and change the entire piping from the headers to the muffler tip, hopefully it would be done.

[Turbo Dave]

i turn a corner so i slow down and then accelerate it takes a minute to go faster, sometimes feels like someone holding me back from moving.

this makes me think u should add tranny fluid becasue it looks like u lose some on cornering making it not grab, u should check ur tranny fluid and add accordingly. lol accordingly