Meant2Live
Active Member
Hey guys,
I recently bought myself a used 2001 Accord 2.3 Vtec, run 97800kms(~60,000miles). And have used it for about a thousand miles sans any major problems. But of late, its been suffering from a really annoying problem.
I have almost no power till the car reaches about 2500-3000 RPM in ANY gear. It has more pull from ~800rpm till 1500 than the 1500~3000rpm range.
And while it is in that range, the car jerks really badly(like the kind of jerks you get when you are learning to drive a manual, and are bad with the gas+clutch pedals).
The funny thing is that past 3000rpm, the car behaves totally fine.
But below 3000rpm, I got nothing. Even with the throttle at half/ 3/4th or even with it floored, it doesn't accelerate AT ALL! Even if the throttle is floored in 1st at about 5-10mph, i feel as though I'm just cruising in 5th, until it reaches 3000rpm! Thats how bad it is.
But sometimes, like today, it behaves fine for like 15-20minutes and then the problem appears again. This happens on a cold start, or even when the engine is warm.
Had taken to the service centre 2 days back and the service advisor informed me that the problem was because of a faulty knock sensor which was cleaned along with the TB. Also had a full service done. After the service, it behaved fine for about 50miles. Then the problem came back.
Also, I noticed that this problem arises immediately after the orange check engine light appears.( I have a leak in the muffler, saving up for a pair of aftermarket ones)
I was informed that the error codes got from the car pointed towards a faulty knock sensor. But why does this problem go away after sometime?? Is there anything I need to be worried about or will the problem be sorted for good if I replaced the knock sensor?
I live in India, and if I need to replace any part, it's gonna be a good 20-30day wait for the parts to arrive at the Company service centre and its gonna cost me 10-15times the amount its available for abroad. I'm 20yrs old, its my first car and bought it with the money I had saved up, and its giving me sleepless nights!
Any help/pointers would be appreciated!
Thanks !!
I recently bought myself a used 2001 Accord 2.3 Vtec, run 97800kms(~60,000miles). And have used it for about a thousand miles sans any major problems. But of late, its been suffering from a really annoying problem.
I have almost no power till the car reaches about 2500-3000 RPM in ANY gear. It has more pull from ~800rpm till 1500 than the 1500~3000rpm range.
And while it is in that range, the car jerks really badly(like the kind of jerks you get when you are learning to drive a manual, and are bad with the gas+clutch pedals).
The funny thing is that past 3000rpm, the car behaves totally fine.
But below 3000rpm, I got nothing. Even with the throttle at half/ 3/4th or even with it floored, it doesn't accelerate AT ALL! Even if the throttle is floored in 1st at about 5-10mph, i feel as though I'm just cruising in 5th, until it reaches 3000rpm! Thats how bad it is.
But sometimes, like today, it behaves fine for like 15-20minutes and then the problem appears again. This happens on a cold start, or even when the engine is warm.
Had taken to the service centre 2 days back and the service advisor informed me that the problem was because of a faulty knock sensor which was cleaned along with the TB. Also had a full service done. After the service, it behaved fine for about 50miles. Then the problem came back.
Also, I noticed that this problem arises immediately after the orange check engine light appears.( I have a leak in the muffler, saving up for a pair of aftermarket ones)
I was informed that the error codes got from the car pointed towards a faulty knock sensor. But why does this problem go away after sometime?? Is there anything I need to be worried about or will the problem be sorted for good if I replaced the knock sensor?
I live in India, and if I need to replace any part, it's gonna be a good 20-30day wait for the parts to arrive at the Company service centre and its gonna cost me 10-15times the amount its available for abroad. I'm 20yrs old, its my first car and bought it with the money I had saved up, and its giving me sleepless nights!
Any help/pointers would be appreciated!
Thanks !!
sorry.. it had to be said. 
Luckily, I was still able to drive it a bit and not be stranded. And ^^^^ my thoughts exactly 
