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Old May 11, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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Hello all, was wondering if this was common. I just did a tune up on my 94 lx, wires, plugs, rotor and cap, coil and ig module. I seem to notice the smell of fuel from the muffler, especially when I first crank it up. Would that mean that my car is running to lean and if so how do I correct it. Thanks
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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more likely way to rich...but honda's usually do. After the tune up did you set the timing???? There is a good thread in the DIY section of the forum.
How to set your timing
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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No I didn't check the timing. Would it normally be off after a tune up?
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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I have the same probs sometimes....weird...
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Yeah I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to blow up or something. That would suck!!!!
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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haha i dought you would blow up, i would check out that DIY thread, and figure it out...
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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could be your oxygen sensor going out and its telling your computer that it needs to run richer....
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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I just put a new oxygen sensor on about 2 months ago. I'll try the timing to see if that helps.
 
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