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Go online, search "Honda Accord 1988 DX timing belt" and use "images". There are loads of pictures of the timing belt layout. See which is applicable to you.
usually the problem is the TCM or transmission control module. They are known to go bad. If transmission is working ok then this is most likely the problem.
(+)blu/yel and (-) gry/wht to LR (+)red/yel and (-) brn/wht to RR (+)blu/grn and (-) gry/blk to LF (+)red/grn and (-) brn/blk to RF if u want a pic let me know your email and i send it to you.
the breaker bar method is ok to take the bolt off ,but it has to be torqued to the proper spec.
if you get a haynes manual for 25 bucks or so,it will explain about the timing belt,and then you have the manual for doing other repairs.they are really worth the money.
1991 honda accords had a recall on the ignition control module this in the distributor more commonly known as the igniter. call a honda dealer with your vin number and they will tell you yours has been replaced or not. Mine was so had to to buy one at auto parts store for $60 .kinda expensive for this little chip with 4 wires.
first of all you are probably going to need a torque wrench for the crank shaft pulley bolt it has 225lbs.of torque or more.I just did one on my 1991 honda accord dx .you have to take off a/c belt ,alternator etc. on the crank pulley.(I took it to a shop and they heated the 3/4 in. bolt and used torque wrench. I broke a half inch breaker bar trying to get it offf) next use puller to take off crankshaft pulley.support motor and remove motor mount bracket. take off upper and lower timing belt covers.take off timing belt and other belt using the tensioners.take off and replace water pump CHECK ALL TIMING MARKS with #1 piston@TDC. There are about 6.
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