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1995 Honda Accord EX failed high CO and HC emissions

My Honda Accord failed test only smog. My HC:70, C0:.14. How or what can I do to lower my C0 levels? Any basic things from tune up should I pay some attention too?
Answer:

The fact that your Honda Accord has high HC and CO indicates it is probably suffering from a "rich misfire". More then likely your Honda Accord's high CO is causing high HC (hydro carbons). Before continuing anything other then a visual look-over, a fuel feedback test must be completed. A smog check repair station will have to find out why your Honda is producing high CO (carbon monoxide). A smog check repair station must ensure the oxygen sensor is working properly, your Honda's emissions computer is receiving the signals from the oxygen sensor, the computer is computing the data properly and sending the correct signals to the fuel injectors to either increase or decrease fuel delivery to the combustion chambers. posted by SmogTips Support

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