did i mess my clutch or transmission up?

[AnthonyF]

check ur dizzy, make sure ur catylic is not clogged GL

1. i dont think he knows what a dizzy is
2. why do you think i suggested checking spark (same with mr. f150)
3. a catalytic converter will not make the car not idle. It'll perform terribly but it'll still start.

[StraightSix]

3. a catalytic converter will not make the car not idle. It'll perform terribly but it'll still start.

Not necessarily. My brother had a 1986 or so Buick LeSabre with a 3800 V6 that just died on him one day. The car stumped both my Dad and me as to why it wouldn't start. I had other things going on and couldn't spend much time on the repair, but my Dad kept at it and finally unbolted the cat. Lo and behold the thing fired right up.

I don't think the cat is the OP's problem, though. The first thing I would check would be spark.

[AnthonyF]

Not necessarily. My brother had a 1986 or so Buick LeSabre with a 3800 V6 that just died on him one day. The car stumped both my Dad and me as to why it wouldn't start. I had other things going on and couldn't spend much time on the repair, but my Dad kept at it and finally unbolted the cat. Lo and behold the thing fired right up.

I don't think the cat is the OP's problem, though. The first thing I would check would be spark.

ok, maybe on a RARE occasion...but that is a GM, totally different setup and most cat problems like that are by GM cars. Very odd. But he's in a honda, it is pretty unlikely for this to be the problem.

[dumpdaccord]

ok, maybe on a RARE occasion...but that is a GM, totally different setup and most cat problems like that are by GM cars. Very odd. But he's in a honda, it is pretty unlikely for this to be the problem.

actually this happened to me about 3 months ago.....i gutted my cat on the side of the turnpike and drove home after..................doesnt sound like his prob though.



check the basics....ground? battery terminals?