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Honda Accord LX
The Accord LX was launched in 1978 as a 3-door coupe and was later re-designed as a 4-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. The latest model is available as a 4-door sedan powered by a 2.4 liter engine.
4,658 Questions
What disadvantages are there if you add the antifreeze to the radiator too early?
You should be running anti-freeze year round as it is a coolant also, hence the name "Anti-freeze/Coolant"
When the convertor gets hot enough to glow red, replace it immediately, and also resolve the original cause of the problem! Chances are, your next converter will soon go bad, if the original problem is not fixed.
Catalytic convertors (Cats) normally operate between 800 and 1500 degrees without glowing red. When the convertor gets hot enough to glow red, it is extremely dangerous. It can even burn the rug above it. [Say, This happened to me and caused a fire in my car while I was parked!] God forbid if anything touches the Cat: a plastic bag, dry grass or gas fumes at a gas station. It just is not worth it to ignore such trouble.
. Check to make sure that the plug wires are installed in the proper order. If the plugs are not firing at the right time, this will cause unburned fuel to be sent through the exhaust to the Cat where it ignites, causing the converter to glow.
. According to the Cadillac service manual, this will Glow Red after a few miles of driving if the Converter is faulty or needs to be replaced. -TOM
. One should remove and clean the spark plugs about every 10k miles or so, and remove and replace the spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor approximately every 30k miles. To go much longer than this can, and eventually will, cause the catalytic convertor to become clogged with carbon build up.
. Be sure to ask your technician to check for good exhaust flow. There are four possibles for restricted exhaust flow: 1) The Cat is undersize. You may have replaced the Cat, and they supplied a cheaper model; 2) The Cat became defective, and the matrix collapsed; 3) the Cat or muffler is clogged; 4) one of your exhaust pipes are bent and not letting the exhaust flow correctly. Check the exhaust pipes everywhere for extreme bends, especially the tail pipe.
ANSWER. When a cat get's red hot, there is usually one reason why: Because it is always getting unburnt fuel from the engine, which accumulates (carbon), which ignites and get's charcoal-hot. Almost always, the problem originates upstream of the cat. If the O2 sensor is bad, that can be sending the wrong message to the computer. It can be due to bad plugs or bad timing (but you said you replaced the plugs, wires, distributer cap, etc). The next after those would be the ignition coils.
The next question I would ask is: Does the engine temperature guage show Hot? If so, I would suspect the ignition control module, which has alot to do with engine temperature. Try a used I.C. module from a junkyard to see if it is better (or not). Otherwise, always go with new electrical parts.
Where is the neutral switch on a 2001 cavalier?
Look at lower end of the shifter (may have to remove trim for access)
MAP sensors should trigger a check engine light. If your car is starved for fuel. Try checking your fuel filter, fuel pump pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel injectors.
How do you remove a stripped bolt from a bike?
The stripped bolt might be able to be backed out with upwards pressure. Use a screwdriver under the bolt head and pry up while slowly turning the socket. This will be slow as the screwdriver will jump loose about every 1/4 turn.
What is the wiring diagram on a 1991 Honda Accord for the stereo?
Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: White/Yellow
Radio Switched 12V+ Wire: Yellow/Red
Radio Ground Wire: Black
Radio Illumination Wire: Red/Black
Radio Dimmer Wire: N/A
Radio Power Antenna Trigger Wire: Yellow/White
Radio Amplifier Turn On Trigger Wire: N/A
Front Speakers Size: 6 1/2?
Front Speakers Location: Doors
Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Blue/Green
Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Gray/Black
Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Red/Green
Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Brown/Black
Rear Speakers Size: 6 1/2?
Rear Speakers Location: Rear Deck
Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Blue/Yellow
Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Gray/White
Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Red/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): Brown/White
It most likely means that the unit is working as it should.
Some explanation is in order...
First the air conditioner in your home is designed to cool the air. When air cools, any moisture that is in the air gets squeezed out. This is called condensation.
Most air conditioners have a condensate pan buildt into the unit, and a line coming out of the pan through which the condensate can and will flow under normal conditions.
Most units also have a secondary drain line. if water is comming out of this line then the firs is possibly obstructed.
Hope this helps
Terry
Good explanation but if I'm understanding the definition of overflow tube it means you have problems. In my house, one of our A/C units is in the attic and has 2 drains. It has 1)a primary that drains to the house sewer system and 2)a catch pan under the unit that drains to a pipe and empties outside under the eaves. This is the overflow. If you see water dripping from a pipe outside, it means your primary is clogged and it should be fixed SOON. If the overflow also clogs, you'll have water damage to walls, ceiling, floors etc. We live in Texas and our air conditioner will remove gallons water from the air in a normal day. Imagine if it has nowhere to go.
Riley
I assume that once you've got it started, it will start fine the rest of the day. If that's the case, you may have a faulty fuel pump. It may be leaking down during the night. Tommorow, try turning your key on and letting it sit without cranking for about 30 seconds. If the car starts right up, fuel pump. if not, you may have a cold start problem with the fuel injection. They do not have a choke so they use the injectors to start it when it's cold. That's more of a problem. hope this was helpful. Good luck.
The fuel pump is brand new, as is the main relay. Still it does not start after sitting all night. The fuel injectors appear to be in good condition. I am guessing the intake temp sensor and water temp sensor send signals to the ECU to control the fuel output through the injectors. The sensors are working properly then it would be either the injectors or ECU unless there is a faulty check valve somewhere.
I'm not very versed on the Honda but they all work the same way. Try this. Watch the oil pressure when you try to crank it in the morning. Look for the engine to start about the same time the oil pressure comes up. If the engine starts when the oil pressure gets about 20lbs or so, I would check the rely connections or circuit. If the oil pressure is up and still no start, you've got a fuel problem. There should be a fuel regulator on the fuel rail. It may be letting the fuel seep back to the tank overnight. You can check that by plugging the fuel return after you've run the car and cranking it in the morning. If you really want to get to the root of the problem, you need to run a pressure check on the system. If you can get your hands on a guage, connect it to the fitting on the fuel rail that looks like a bicycle tire valve and turn the key on and see what it reads. It should be pretty much instant pressure. if it does and still won't start, you've got an electrical problem. Check those things and get back to me. We'll get it.
Also you may want to check the engine compression. Does it smoke? How many miles are on it? Low compression will cause a hard start cold condition.
Okay, again this is what has been done, I may be repeating thing but don't want to miss anything. This is what has been changed or checked:
Fuel pump-new
main relay-new
air temp sensor-checked
fuel injectors-new
fuel press-good
regulator o-ring-new (started easier afterward but still not right)
distributor-checked and resealed
plugs-new and gapped
wires-good
cap/rotor-good
ign. coil-changed, a portion of it checked bad
battery-new
alternator-good
timing-one tooth off
Car has 226000 miles on it doesn't smoke or use oil, gets 30-34mpg and has good power. But won't start when cold. I have heard that there is a cold start injector. Is this true or a misnomer?
I have heard that too. i think some do have it. On the GM vehicles I worked on, they had a cold start setting programed in the computer. fuel injected engines have no choke so it has to have something. You are probably on the right track. I wish I could tell you if it had one and where it is. I'm afraid at this point, you'll have to consult a book. Check on-line at some of the Honda websites. There are people out there who know all about them. Sorry i couldn't help more, Dude.
I have the factory manual and have combed through it, I have not seen or read anything about a cold start injector on this model.
How do you change a front wheel bearing on a 1998 Honda Accord?
If it's the same as a '96 accord (which I bet it is), you need to remove the hub assembly and take it to a machine shop. The Bearings are large "press in" assemblies that Harry Homeowner can't handle.
Replacing ft brake rotors = a trip to the machine shop too.
Locate two 4x4 blocks of wood about 12 inches in length.Then find a good quality stove bolt for the middle of the berring.Use a brass punch to drive the berring out.place wooden blocks each side of roter...
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The 1994-1997 (and probably later) Accords have a hub bearing assembly which bolts in from behind the knuckle. (Machine shop not necessary). It is still a fairly involved job.
It requires removal of the steering knuckle from the vehicle, loosen the four bolts that hold in the hub bearing, drive the hub bearing out. The brake rotor is captive between the front flange of the hub bearing and the knuckle. A machine shop is not required to remove it, but it does involve separating ball joints, tie rod, etc, and sometimes heating the knuckle with a torch in order to drive the bearing assembly out after the bolts are removed, as it is often seized in place by rust.
it means for something to be repeated over and over again
Why do you have no compression in the third cylinder in my 1990 Honda accord?
Burnt valve, blown head gasket, hole in piston, severely worn compression rings.
Why do your Cougar XR7 headlights come on when engine is turned on?
the vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights a safety feature that most vehicles have not alot can be done unless you want to tear the drivers dash apart to take the sensor out that is located near the vin plate in the dash
YOUR MOM
What does code p1300 mean for 97 accord?
Trouble code P1300 means: Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
On a Honda there is a bleader valve (similar to a brake one) on the gose neck. Start the car let it get warm and open the valve and let out the steam. As soon as water sprays out tighten it back up and it will work fine. You have to do this because the radiator sits lower than the engine.
Replace the radiator cap. This is a common problem on any vehicle. The cap is designed for a specific pressure(13-15 lbs on average). The cooling system is under pressure, so when the cap is bad it fails to maintain that pressure, effecting the flow of coolant.
You could have a blown head gasket.
of course it could be a lot of things... check the coolant sensor -- screwed-into the very bottom of the radiator. if the car was in a front accident or the radiator was replaced, the sensor (i think that's what it's called) might be bad. replaced the one on my old 86 accord lx, and that did the trick! good luck.
I'm in a similar predicament, however I'm replacing the sensor first, then the Fan Relay located in the fuse box (Becuase I've noticed my fans don't turn on at all !!) , then the thermostat... and if those don't resolve the problem, then I'll replace the water pump. Remeber replace the simplest, least expensive first.
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Check the coolant temperature sensors. On 4 cylinder 1990s Accords, one is located in the passenger side end of the cylinder head, near where the upper radiator hose comes in on the front. It's under the distributor and is a little hard to locate at first. This sensor tells the engine computer what is going on, and if it's bad, it can fool you in to thinking you're running hot even if your engine is fine, and it does affect the way the engine runs.
Also check the fan relay, located behind the glove box lid, and the temperature sensors (that operate the fan) located on the radiator.
Is it possible to test a main relay to see if it's the problem for 92 accord lx?
It sure is, and you can do it with just your ears. Turn the key to on...and LISTEN, very closely. The instant you turn the key on, you'll hear a soft "click" from the relay. This is your fuel pump energizing, to get the fuel pressure up. Two seconds later you will hear another click. Right now, the FI system knows the fuel pressure is high enough to start the engine, but the engine's not running, so it will turn the fuel pump back off. This is a safety feature: if you got into a wreck and the fuel pump was running, you'd have a big fire and explosion with lots of dead bodies. When you crank the engine, you'll hear a third click. The fuel pump has come back on and the injectors have powered up. You might have to get on the ground and stick your ear next to the place where the main relay is (on the side of the car behind the dashboard, about halfway up the dash) to hear this click because the engine has started cranking. If you hear all three clicks, the main relay isn't your problem. If you don't, the first thing you need to do is to pull the relay and resolder all the connections.
How do you repair a check engine code p1259 on a 1998 Honda accord?
vtec malfunctions are mostly due to oil pressure issues. u might just be low on oil and its unable to create the pressure it needs to operate correctly
How to tell if an engine is siezed?
Make sure battery is charged
Make sure starter and starter solenoid are working properly
Make sure neutral or clutch safety switch is operating Vehicle won't turn over
Try to manually turn engine over with a large socket on the crankshaft
(make sure transmission is in neutral)
How do you bypass the tcs system in my 2004 accord?
You can turn it off by simply pushing the button on the dash. Why would you want to bypass it?
See this great link...It worked for me on my 1997 which should have the same setup as yours (see related links).
I also have the code P1739 with my 2000 Accord. This has to do with the transmission. It could be as bad as an automatic transmission failure or just a leak. Honda has a warranty for the transmission for up to 110 thousand miles, that's at least what the dealer told me. You can read up on it here http://www.hondacarforum.com/honda-2/13499-trouble-code-p1739.html
To check the transmission fluid, park the car on level ground. The dip stick, it has a yellow loop, is towards the passenger side of the engine, pretty much to the front. You may have to look for it a bit, it's much lowed than for example the oil dip stick. There are two marks on the dip stick, the fluid level should be between the two.
The code 1456 means EVAP emission control system leak detected. Probable causes: loose fule cap; vapor canister saturated; failed vent solenoid; or failed purge solenoid.
