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    thefourthwall Posts: 17, Reputation: 2
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    Oct 6, 2009, 06:30 AM
    2002 4-cyl Accord sluggish
    Hello,

    The 2002 Accord I bought last February has started to lose a lot of pep when accelerating, and often I have to force a downshift to get noticeable pickup.

    The check engine light has not come on at all. The car has 105,000 miles on it and has an automatic transmission.

    Advice appreciated.
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    Oct 6, 2009, 07:02 AM

    . Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896

    . Replace the platinum spark plugs (NGK only), if they have not been changed in the last 50,000 miles:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post617111
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    Oct 21, 2009, 06:35 PM

    TxGreaseMonkey:
    Thank you for the informative reply. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you - have been out of town and often too tired to do anything but work-related... well, work, on the PC.

    What's a ballpark guess on the cost of the ICM and coil, would you say?
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    Oct 21, 2009, 06:45 PM

    At AutoZone, the ICM is $69.99 and the coil is $79.99.
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    Oct 22, 2009, 06:11 AM
    Thanks much for that, I appreciate your help.
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