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Fuel pump problem

2008 Honda Accord 89000 miles
I've changed about 5 fuel pump in my 2008 honda accord, what could be the problem

Whenever I replace the fuel pump it always go bad
Nelson from Nigeria 5 years ago  
NE
2 reports 
Habai from Nigeria 5 years ago
Pls confirm you are changing the complete pump and housing which includes the filter bacause a clogged filter can damage the pump
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Gas gauge not working after installing new fuel pump but not sure if i

1998 Honda Accord Sedan ex v6 238000 miles
Carquest premium fuel pump replacement, but lost instructions from box, car starts now but gas gauge stuck on E.
Cats from United States a year ago  
CA
3 reports 

Fuel Pump problems

1998 Honda Accord Honda Accord 2.3 200000 miles
Installed New Fuel Pump and still will not crank it turns over but will not crank
Jimmy from United States 3 years ago  
JI
4 reports 

No start code P060A, P1659

2008 Honda Accord 145000 miles
I’m having problem with my 2008 Honda Accord 2.4 coupe. The car has been sitting for a month after changing bad injectors and fuel pump. I tried to start the car and it wouldn’t start. I got a code for P060A and P1659 with a flashing green immobilizer light after several failed start attempts. I’m going to change the battery but need help as to why it won’t start and it’s giving me those codes.
Honda27 from United States 6 years ago  
HO
34 reports 
Lazorith from United States 5 years ago
Any resolution? to this issue?
Osiga from Nigeria 5 years ago
I’m having problem with my 2008 Honda Accord 2.4 coupe. The car has been sitting for a month after changing bad injectors and fuel pump. I tried to start the car and it wouldn’t start. I got a code for P060A and P1659 with a flashing green immobilizer light after several failed start attempts. I’m going to change the battery but need help as to why it won’t start and it’s giving me those codes.
08BLKHA from United States 5 years ago
This post may be an old post, but I figured I'd post my findings in case anyone is still fighting the good fight.
My vehicle:
2008 Honda Accord 2.4L EX-L
Codes: P062f p060a p2610 p2118

Hard starting when cold or sitting for over 25 min. Otherwise would start fine and drive fine with no issues until next start.
Process:
Replaced battery, no change
Sent Pcm (ecu) for repair/service. ECU came back with no errors or damage found. No change. Replaced throttle body, no change. Cleaned map and maf sensors, no change. (This fixed issue for someone so figured I would inspect. )
Replaced FTP, code went away, but no change.
*Note: During idle, I noticed a minimal sputter. Almost not audible.

Researched more, and one person mentioned they changed the spark plugs and that fixed their car.
So, I produce a list of all possible fuel/Ignition related possibilities for hard start/idle sputter.
Spark plugs
Ignition coils
Injectors
Fuel pump

As for me, I replaced the fuel injectors, ignition coils, and fuel pump about 2 years ago. And due to covid my car was almost not driven for the last 2 years. So, I removed them as possibilities for me. That left spark plugs.

I bought some NGK iridium plugs and replaced them. Old plugs were worn. (See pictures). This resolved my issues. No more cell lights, hard start, or idle sputter.

Definitely do your due diligence, but I'd say definitely go in this direction if your symptoms sound like mine did.
Good luck, everyone.
Lazorith from United States 5 years ago
Spark plugs was definitely issue for me too
IBABBAS from other 4 years ago
I have the same errors with same issue and changed the spark plugs with same issue any recommendation.
08BLKHA from United States 4 years ago
@IBABBASIf you changed spark plugs already, then I would move on to ignition coils.
IBABBAS from other 4 years ago
@08BLKHAOk let's try thanks.
FLORIDA AUTOMOTIVE from Australia 2 years ago
You can first try cleaning the battery negative and positive terminals. Secondly check the engine ECU ground connection and positive connections, if they're all okay. Just try to replace throttle activator relay, it's located on the engine compartment fuse box. Honda calls it ETCS control relay and Engine ECU main relay.
Meyt from other 4 years ago
Its my problem now ,what should I do , please help me
IBABBAS from other 4 years ago
Is it fixed ? Please assist.
Yasir from Nigeria 4 years ago
I have same issue here with 2008
IBABBAS from other 3 years ago
Have same errors not resolved brother send me your number
Jason from other 3 years ago
Is your problem solved. I have the same issue
fcfc from United States 3 years ago
I have the same issue with my 08 accord // i have checked and replaced all of the mentioned components above but still not fixed // please help
shortytwhite from United States 3 years ago
i have the same problem i had a sputter an my car will drive i change plugs an the other day a a code said misfire cy 4 an when i swith coil pack that when i put it in drive an it shut off green hey light flashing wait a few min the car start up but the code was p060a an p1659 what is this car prolblem help please
HDao from United States 2 years ago
Look like many people had this problem but still did not resolve after replaced many parts. Wish Honda engineers should have come up with more specific code in helping to nail down the exact problem.
Engineer Sammy from Nigeria 2 years ago
Hahaha right now I am trying to solve mine
HDao from United States 2 years ago
I have solved mine. Here is my problem when throwing faulty codes:
My Honda Accord 2008 was parked after several days under freezing weather. The engine cranked but didn’t start. On the warm day, it started but drove only 5 minutes then shutoff.
Read all online recommendations and attempts, I replaced new spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel pump, swapped relay switch around, cleaned throttle body and air intake tube, nothing worked. It was getting worse as the engine started but died within a minute. After I felt the symptom was like the throttle body did not open that had caused the engine shutoff and thrown faulty ECU related code. Before thinking of replacing the ECU or get the dealer reprogram it, I found an online source on how to reset the ECU for the TB on Honda Accord. Someone posted it for the earlier year model. I tried and it worked on my Accord as well. I had already tested by driving hours. The car has been running well like before. My solution was to reset the ECU for the TB.
Scootty from United States a year ago
Can you link how you reset the ecu to the TB?
Meyt from other 2 years ago
Just check and replace ecu wires i fixed it
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Vehicle stalls during driving, sometimes it won't start, engine light

2009 Honda Accord 2.4L EX-L 261000 miles
Vehicle has 261,000. It shows very erratic behaviour. - Sometimes it won't start. - Sometimes it will start and run but it later stalls and engine will shut off while driving; the immobilizer light [green key] comes on blinking when car stalls, but then it disappears once the key is turned to 0 and then car will start again. - It shows an engine light which disappears all of the sudden just to re-appear later on. The codes are always P060A and P1659. - It just recently started showing also other codes, such as: P0498, P2118, P062F, P2610, and P2118. - I have replaced almost every relay an… Read complete
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Dracko from United States 7 years ago  
DR
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esha from other 4 years ago
Same issue here honda accord 2008
IBABBAS from other 3 years ago
Is it fixed i still have same issue
IBABBAS from other 4 years ago
Same issue here honda accord 2008 and not solved
Valaraukar68 from United States 3 years ago
Main relay under the left side of the dash is interconnected with the Immobilizer system and the relay from Honda is a well known issue as it can heat up which causes the solder to crack causing the relay to eventually fail and in the meantime behave erratically. Seriously, everything that has happened to you guys has happened to me, including it cutting off while I was doing 8 in the fast lane surrounded by rush hour traffic and nearly died wrestling the no longer power steering wheel to the shoulder. Waiting 10 sometimes works but I’m not really buying into that because I read on a forum post about the relay problem and that in the meantime you can try smacking the cover of the fuse box with the faulty relay inside. It located under the dashboard and actually on the side wall of the car. You have to remove the panel under the steering column to get access to that specific box, it is not the regular box on the right side imbedded into the center of the dashboard where all of the control fuse for lights and crap are. I’ve been employing the foot tap method for 5 straight days, in the heat (because it seems to be worse and will start less if it’s hot outside) and it works every single time. I feel like Fonzie. I’m sure there’s more to it than that but regardless, I need my car to start as well as to not endanger my life by cutting off everything whilst exceeding the speed limit so I don’t get run over by my fellow drivers, because California, and all I can say is that as silly as it sounds, it’s effective in employing some sort of og magic and raising my temperamental ride from the recently dead.
mnldian from United States 3 years ago
Hi,can you please send a picture of this relay and location, or the part number? I have the SAME issues with my 2008 Accord and have stuck so many parts and money into it already and I am about to give up. Please help. Thank you :)
Valaraukar68 from United States 3 years ago
@mnldianI’m unable to get to my car atm but my magic spot, and it is a spot, not an area, is under the driver side dash but on the side wall on the left right up where the two meet. I just lift my foot and flick it against the cover there and bang! every time! Still! I know it’s hinky, but it works after a year’s worth of wrong information and advice, and I’m confident that eventually whatever is wrong with the relay(the crap factory soldering is supposed to be the main culprit) will get worse and I’ll have to replace it, or it could something completely different. All I know is some mechanic mentioned it in YouTube video and I gave it a try without hope in my heart as I had been let down repeatedly, only to have it work then and always, so far. I am and anyone else who tries it should be aware and paying attention all the time while driving because it can still cut out, but only has once and I put the car in neutral and restarted it immediately after a quick tap with my foot, but for a second there I was wrassling with a 2K automobile, in traffic and without power and most importantly, power steering, but all’s well that ends well.
mnldian from United States 3 years ago
@Valaraukar68I will take a look, just wondering what relay it might be. Thank you.
Valaraukar68 from United States 3 years ago
@mnldianIt’s the main relay, and you can google the diagram for your particular Honda. Mine is a ‘98, so things may be in a different place inside the cabin.
Carl from United States 3 years ago
@mnldianPart number 25033 fuel pump relay, this is the only relay you will have NO issues with, the only one that has been working for years, before this I changed 3 different fuel pump relays on my Honda 2008
Lyeicalmommy89 from United States 2 years ago
Hey just a quick question I have a 94 Honda Accord Ex 2.2L and its giving me the same issues what do you recommend cuz I'm having that same issues and then I'm also having this rattling and this like aggressive like shake and stuff depending on what I do or how fast they go or how slow I am or if I'm in park or if I have my foot on the break but I've been gear and a light like it's just giving me so many problems and I've replaced almost everything under the hood I just don't know what to do now with this issue my engine my motor everything under the hood gets super hot including the the post that holds up my hood and the metal part that holds my fan in place my fan doesn't kick on unless my cars like once I turn it off then it kicks on and or unless I turn on my AC or my heater but as soon as I turn it off my fan goes off so I just don't know what to do I'm having so many issues can maybe we talk more detailed not so much in this form but like via text or something because I have a lot of things that I could tell you like I need help with this please you sound very knowledgeable or maybe could possibly help me in my struggles possibly please
fcfc from United States 3 years ago
Vehicle stalls during driving, sometimes it won't start, engine light
Honda Accord 2009 2.4L EX-L 261000 miles
Anti-theft ImmobilizerFusesCheck engine lightHeaterFuel pump relayWon't start...
Vehicle has 261,000. It shows very erratic behaviour. - Sometimes it won't start. - Sometimes it will start and run but it later stalls and engine will shut off while driving; the immobilizer light [green key] comes on blinking when car stalls, but then it disappears once the key is turned to 0 and then car will start again. - It shows an engine light which disappears all of the sudden just to re-appear later on. The codes are always P060A and P1659. - It just recently started showing also other codes, such as: P0498, P2118, P062F, P2610, and P2118. - I have replaced almost every relay and fuse inside the engine compartment's fuse box. Starting with the Fuel heater relay [R6, Check pictures]. - I have replaced the Fuel Pump fuse [Number 9 in Pictures] and Fuel Pump Relay [R1 in Pictures] to no avail. It is really getting on my nerves. 12

I am having the same problem. I have tried to fix it for the pasted month and still unable to fix it.
Did you ever find the problem?
Amber from United States 2 years ago
I kept stalling too , I added coolant to get it to start and move but it also kept wanting to shut off so I cleaned the MAP sensor( May be a MAF for your vehicle) and I also replaced the temp sensor valve on the throttle body hose, I think it was called intake airflow temperature sensor or something like that, with all those fixes my 2004 Honda Accord is running as smooth as ever and I have 214K miles
Turs from other 3 years ago
Greetings, I’m having the same issue with my Honda Accord 08, 2.4L EX-L. Has anyone figured out the problem? It’s very frustrating changing parts, spending money and the issue still occurs.
Chris Collins from United States 2 years ago
My 99 Accord was acting same way. Ignition Cable. Wiring harness that goes from Ignition to firewall undet drivers side. Like to never figured it out, and a mf to change.
HDao from United States 2 years ago
My 2008 had P060A and P1659. I followed the instructions of some people solutions online by replacing new spark plugs, ignition, fuel pump. I also cleaned the throttle body, intake air tube, PVC valve, and camshaft sensor but nothing solved. Since my car could start but shutoff within minutes, I felt the symptom like the throttle body seemed not open or close properly or the ECU not operating properly. I saw an online of how to reset the ECU for the TB by someone for the Honda Accord earlier year. I applied it and it solved my car problem. The reset got the ECU relearned the throttle body. I believe my car started having issue after I attempted some unsuccessful starts during the freezing weather that had messed up the ECU and throttle body.
Mike16a from United States 9 months ago
Is that the key turn on but not all the way, hold for 5 seconds and do 3 times?
Nasser from Oman 7 months ago
The air conditioner buttons are not working. Is there a method to reprogram them or to diagnose the problem?
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Starts and stalls

1997 Honda Accord 130000 miles
Hi, I'm having troubles with my Accord, that takes me perfectly to my workplace but, after being off for 8 hours it stalls as soon as I start the engine. It then works properly for several days but suddenly the problem repeats. The starting master switch and the distributor have been changed, the fuel pump has been checked and an alternative starting wiring has been installed. It has been scanned 10 times but nothing has been solved, what can it be?
lucas from United States 11 years ago  
LU
3 reports 
lurana from United States 11 years ago
As far as I'm concerned, your problem is the pump's relay.
Naenae from New Zealand 9 years ago
I am having trouble with my honda accord 1999 four door its all of a sudden cuttinh out on me when i hit second gear the car just dies on me it. I have to jump start it now.
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Crank no start

2005 Honda Accord LX 2.4L 177000 miles
Just bought 05 Accord for my son’s first car 2 weeks ago from a family member…. We got pounded with snow last week and temps were freezing! My son tried moving car to snowblow driveway Tuesday and car went from being driven every day to sitting for about eight or nine days, but he did started a few times, anyways he couldn’t move the car because the steering was frozen. This past Saturday I said let’s get it in the garage and heat up the garage and sure enough that freed up the steering although there is a leak. The problem is when my son started the car to drive it straight into the garage. I… Read complete
Mike16a from United States 9 months ago  
MI
3 replies 
Kcgotgoat from United States 9 months ago
Have you tried ro replace the camera sensor? It'll cause all thoes issues
Dani from United States 5 months ago
Their cam sensors they’re not camera. I think it’s camshaft sensors. I’m not sure. I need to know where they’re located in my car.
Dani from United States 5 months ago
My dash lights are all stuck on, how do I get them to shut off? I’m talking about the warning lights, the brake, and, and tcs off light along with a fishtsiling car icon and my check engine light too. Is there a certain fuse that they are connected to or fuses that I could try to get these turned off with or are there any specific types of quick key sequences I can type in or do with my ignition the tips and tricks that mechanics know you know. ?
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Dtc p2118 and p062f

2009 Honda Accord Saloon 180000 miles
Vehicle has 261,000. It shows very erratic behaviour. - Sometimes it won't start. - Sometimes it will start and run but it later stalls and engine will shut off while driving; the immobilizer light [green key] comes on blinking when car stalls, but then it disappears once the key is turned to 0 and then car will start again. - It shows an engine light which disappears all of the sudden just to re-appear later on. The codes are always P060A and P1659. - It just recently started showing also other codes, such as: P0498, P2118, P062F, P2610, and P2118. - I have replaced almost every relay and fus… Read complete
Kwame from United States 5 years ago  
KW
9 reports 
CT1008 from United States 4 years ago
Any solution on this?
Koda from United States 3 years ago
I heard it’s the starter it might make sense since the computer sends the power to it and some how it kicks back to it causing many codes and issues to the computer but once charging the starter if doesn’t changes the best advice is to get rid of that car and never buy a Honda ever again!!!!
IBABBAS from other 3 years ago
It's spark plugs get the original one
Mainiac207 from United States 2 years ago
I just replaced spark plugs. Still doing it and now the codes all say severe instead of minor… blah
Mainiac207 from United States 2 years ago
Same issue... getting these codes
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fuel gauge not working but light is on

2003 Honda Accord sedan 2.4L Accord ex 237700 miles
fuel gauge shows empty, but light is on, no other gauge problem, I changed the fuel pump assembly but nothing changed
is there a fuse that might fix this?
not so-mechanic from United States 3 years ago  
NO
2 reports 
Youssef from other 2 years ago
Hello, I have the same problem, have you solved it?
not so-mechanic from United States 2 years ago
A mechanic told me the instrument cluster need to be replaced
I sold the car
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Starts but does immediately

1993 Honda Accord Sedan 2.2l 150000 miles
My husband and I have spent the last two weeks trying to figure out why our 2000 Honda Accord EX 3.0 V6 Sedan stopped running and we have been unsuccessful in our efforts. The car began hesitating and losing power when accelerating or going uphill. We thought it was a fuel filter problem, but we learned that the 2000 Accord sedan doesn't have a fuel filter, in the traditional sense; apparently it is built into the fuel pump and is not a serviceable or replaceable part. We had inherited the car with an oil leak, about 1 quart per 20 miles, of course we located and fixed that problem right awa… Read complete
93 CB7 from United States a year ago  
93
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John Solo. from United States 3 months ago
Mine was like that until I changed the fuel injectors. Around the 270k mile mark. And the MAP sensor. Those 2 things got me outta the woods misfiring over 3krpm. The old injectors looked and tested fine, but were nonetheless the issue. When i got the new ones in? Bingo. Note: i also had new sparks and coils first, and a clean throttle body, intake hose, and manifold. These were pretty dirty.
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Fuel gauge not working

2007 Honda Accord 2.4 cyl EX 250000 miles
Replaced fuel pump, now the dash reads that I have an empty tank. Replaced the fuel meter, still no change on the dash to gauge my gas.
Meli from United States a year ago  
ME
1 report 
Warren from South Africa a year ago
Same problem I'm driving a golf mk5 2lt
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Car wont start

2006 Honda Accord seadan 4 doors 35000 miles
Car wont start recenly i changed fuel pump
josh from India a year ago  
JO
4 reports 

Rough idle when start and stalling

2005 Honda Accord Sedan 253000 miles
Car engine is rough at idle and stalls sometimes. I have changed spark plugs and fuel pump.
End Of Discussion from Nigeria 2 years ago  
EN
2 reports 

Won't fully crank over to start... Anyone with advice please

2006 Honda Accord 4 Door sedan/3.0L 220412 miles
Just put in a new battery...new alternator...all new spark plugs and coil pack...new purge sensor... I do not think it could be the starter because they is no clicking...and we ants to turn over...maybe fuel pump? Or O2 sensor? I had it scanned and it came back as emissions or HCAT... Catalytic converter...
Chuck from United States 2 years ago  
CH
1 report 

Blinking green key light on dash

1998 Honda Accord Lx, 2.3 , manual transmission 150000 miles
98 accord 2.3 manual trans, car running fine no issues went out check fluid level ( no issues) went to start car just barely made any effort to even light up the dash soon as I tried to crank it barely clicked and whole car went dead. Corroded terminals, cleaned them up and barely made any attempt to turn over. Got out the jump box and it cranked but no start. Second attempt and I became aware of a blinking green key that had never been there before. All attempt so far have made no changes ( checked all fuses and relays, changed all battery and ground connections, replaced ECM, car would only… Read complete
Jerzy from United States 3 years ago  
JE
4 reports 

Issue with the start.

2008 Honda Accord Honda accord 220000 miles
Need your assist please I have honda accord 2008 its not start from the first time when it's cold or wait 30 minutes not start till I stop and start again and I changed fuel pump and cleaned the injectors and changed the spark plugs and have same issue. I have pic for the computer codes as attached.
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IBABBAS from other 4 years ago  
IB
Rank 3
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Has a hard start then sounds like it runs out of gas

2010 Honda Accord 4 cylinder lx 270000 miles
Hey I have a 2010 Honda Accord LX 270,000 MI never had an issue the car has been ran out of gas extremely a lot the other day ran out of gas put a little gas in it drove fine for a few minutes ran back out of gas only had a 1 gallon gas can added more gas car started right up drove for a few minutes made it home and it sounded like it ran out of gas but there is gas in the car a quarter tank every time I start the car it shakes and shimmies when it does finally fire I floor it it hits about 3,000 RPMs and then start sputtering like it's running out of gas the next day it would not start I can hear the fuel pump kick on any help would be muchly appreciated
Tguns from United States 4 years ago  
TG
5 reports 

Starts and shuts off

2012 Honda Accord Sport 4 cyl 75000 miles
My car just quit I checked both keys when I start it a run for three seconds and shut off is there some type of theft deterrent Module or A fuel pump issue that went bad??
Todd M from United States 6 years ago  
TO
3 reports 

Problems 2014 Accord LX 4dr

2014 Honda Accord LX Sedan 2.4L CVT
Engine cranks but fails to start, or starts sluggishly with rough idle after a few seconds of cranking in cold weather. I believe this to be a fuel pump pressure problem.
NHTSA consumer report from United States 12 years ago
4 reports 

Issues 2013 Accord Sport

2013 Honda Accord Sport Sedan 2.4L CVT
My vehicle shut down while parked in an plaza on pembroke road at the beginning on march 2015. This happened again x 2 while the vehicle was parked (engine running) on separate days. The last time it happened i was driving along pines boulevard in peak hour traffic (tuesday april 21st 2015), as i approached the intersection of hiatus road and pines boulevard, i started slowing down for a red light. The vehicle then shut down/stalled again. The fact that there was a red light helped to prevent and accident, as everyone driving in the same direction had to stop. This time i had to call for a pol… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 12 years ago

Issues Accord LX-P 2.4L

2010 Honda Accord LX-P Sedan 2.4L 5A
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the fuel pump was replaced. However, when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it would not respond. She noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle and a strong odor of fuel in the garage. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the fuel pump clip was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 1,100. The current mileage was approximately 1,800.
NHTSA consumer report from United States 16 years ago
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