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andrea_willie
May 24, 2011, 05:12 PM
1990 honda accord throbs and pulses while idling or accelerating.. car drives fine until it warms up.

TxGreaseMonkey
May 24, 2011, 05:20 PM
I would replace the ICM and coil, if they have not been replaced in the last 120,000 miles or 10 years:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-4.html#post265896

These components break down under heat.

andrea_willie
May 24, 2011, 05:41 PM
Is the ICM the main relay?

TxGreaseMonkey
May 24, 2011, 05:49 PM
No. The Ignition Control Module (ICM) is located inside the distributor, while the main relay is located under the dash.

andrea_willie
May 24, 2011, 06:21 PM
OK thanks Im going to check into that.. I was just wondering about the main relay because I replaced it like 5 years ago, and wasn't sure if I would fail that fast...

TxGreaseMonkey
May 24, 2011, 06:23 PM
Main relays should last a good 10 years.

andrea_willie
May 24, 2011, 06:27 PM
Good to know! And thanks I really appreciate it.. :)