1992 Acura Integra GS from North America - Comments

Hello there, I have a 92 Acura Integra GS with 190000 miles (love the car, never regret buying it).

I have the same problem as these other people have on their vehicles, rpm does not fluctuate nor it shuts off while driving, but after driving (short or long distances) I shut off the car, it could be 1 minute or 8 hours before I go to start it up again and it won't start. I crank it over a few more times and it won't start. I wait a couple of minutes, crank it again, then it starts right up (some times it can take up to 15 minutes to start it back up). This problem usually happens in the summer or on hot days, and 2 or 3 times a month.

I gave the car a complete tune up. I think it is the fuel pump/pump relay, cam sensor/distributor or some type of electrical/sensor problem. I have no check engine light on. I plan on doing a complete build up on engine and so on, but for now can any one give me some advice or possibly know what the problem can be? Thank you. (I am not getting rid of the car)

Fluctuating revs over 3000 rpms, then drops to zero and stalls out, then restarts on its own. Ignition igniter could be the solution. It's cheaper than a distributor.

To the guy who wrote the first thing, the rmps jumping has nothing to do with fuel... the rear seal on the motor attached to the tranny has probably cracked or is just no good anymore, so therefore the oil from the motor is getting at the clutch, causing the tranny to slip. You're going to have to replace the clutch and the seal.

You're welcome, cya.

I'm not sure if the reviewer still has the car, but I noticed you purchased the car with 120,000 miles on it. I've had an 1990 Acura RS and every 60-70K miles I did my timing belt.

The drastic RPM's might be caused from the belt teeth slipping on the cams. I might be wrong but it's hard for me to sit here and read your review without commenting.

Also, the RPM's surges a lot when I hit 140,000 miles. The main reason was caused by a huge vaccuum leak.

Good luck and I hope your car makes it.

I have a 92 Integra 1.8 that ran STRONG until I stored it for 2 months. When I went to start it I found it had no spark. I've checked the Main Fuel Relay (since every comment mentioned it) replaced the Ignition Control Module (even though it tested OK) replaced cap, rotor, plugs and wires... and STILL have no spark. I tested the resistance through the terminals of the ignition coil as directed by my Haynes manual, they read within the specs. My question is, "is it possible for the resistance through the coil to be within specifications yet still not generate enough voltage to produce spark"???

P.s. It was stored in a dry environment and I placed moisture removers inside the cabin during that time.

If you removed the backseat of your car, you'd notice there's a relay back there with a wire running out of it. I believe at least on my 90 Integra that it's the fuel relay, and on high mileage cars they tend to go. If you're not getting any spark, I'd imagine it's because there's no gas being sent to the motor.

I have a 1992 Acura Integra 1.8 Hatchback. About 6 weeks ago I started it, backed up about 10 feet and it died. I found that it was not getting fire. When I turned it over I could smell gas, but again I was not getting fire. I had to let it sit for 6 weeks before I could work on it. Earlier this week, after a little troubleshooting, I replaced the distributor (new, not refurbished) along with new plug wires. Now, I am getting great fire but I am getting no fuel. Not even a smell of fuel, though I turn it over for several seconds. Any ideas would be appreciated.

I should add that gas is getting to the fuel filter when the key is turned on. Also, it leaves the fuel filter and flows to the fuel-injector rail. Also, I have cleaned all the injectors.

I worked in a garage a while ago, and a Civic came in with a similar problem. In the end, the catalytic converter was so clogged with carbon that as soon as the engine turned over and you pressed the gas, it died. The owner used crap gas and never had the cats replaced. Let us know what happened.