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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord Owners: Problems & Solutions 
13114 messages, Last post on Dec 12, 2005 at 7:45 PM
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This was the first time I washed my engine. The car is 3 months old, and I'll only do it every three months. I use a soft "shower" setting on my hose, and I do it when the engine is cool. I also try to avoid the electronic's and sensors. When I did it last week, I don't spray too much water on it, just enough to remove the dirt. Then I "dress" up the plastics and hoses and it looks great!
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I have a 99 Accord with 13k on it, and recently noticed that above the front left wheel body panel, and below the hood (actually it's the lip on the side panel that lies underneath the hood when it's closed), there is a panel that appears to prevent water from running into the engine from outside. On this lip, near where the front tie bar is attached by bolt to the side panel, there is about a 6 inch strip of very light rust, which is obviously going to get worse. Is this a covered warranty item? How can I or should I fix this myself? If I bring it to a dealer for repairs, should I insist on a replacement panel, or am I only entitled to some light sanding and repainting of the part of the panel that is beginning to rust? Is this considered exterior or interior for rust warranty coverage? Other than this, I like the car. |
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Hello: I'ts been a while since my last post. I have a 2000 accord lx 4 cyl auto and every morning as soon as the engine temp reaches normal operating temp the car jerks once and it doesn't do it again until the next morning.I've noticed that during the day after starting up with engine cold it doesn't do it. It seems to do it when the outside temp is a little cooler in the morning.The other day I tried something new,before the temp hit normal I shift into neutral for a minute and then back to drive and didn't feel the jerk.Could this be the trans temp sensor or you think an engine sensor or maybe reseting the idle.I've read that on 98/99 reseting the idle cured the the problem.Also what type of antifreeze should I use and is a drain and fill procedure ok every year or do you recommend a system flush done at a shop. thanks for your help. Vinney |
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I have a '94 Accord EX(VTEC) with approx. 50k miles on it. My local dealer has recommended me to replace the timing belts and the accessory belts (per their maintenance schedule), but after I made some calls to other dealers they were recommending to replace it at 90K miles regardless how old the car is. I am confused with these recommendations and what the car manual suggest. BTW, the accessory belts look like they are in good condition but I was not able to inspect the timing and shaft belts. How should I gauge when it is a good time to replace these belts? I hate to put a lot of money into the car right now especially when I am considering buying a new car in the next 4 months.
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Thanks, I have found there to be alot of knowlegable in here. As for the oil, Honda recomends leaving it in until 7500 but most, if not all of the break in period is within the first 1500-2000 miles so changing your oil at 3750 or 5000 would be fine. We have done many oil changes at 3000 and have not had any motor problems. Terminalis,The exhaust buzz on the 94-97 accords was a loud vibration/buzz that happened at 1800 rpms under a slight load.Very loud and annoying, it was caused by this short little pipe they used as a flex point and its gaskets. The cure was new gaskets and hardware to secure it.Was such a big problem they made a kit for it so you didnt have to buy individual parts.As far as the "trans coming out" I meant when it was replaced maybe they disturbed something or didnt get something back in the same position and that, that may have caused your noise. Amazon, the hesitation/studder you are feeling under light load is probably clogged egr ports. There is a procedure for drilling out those ports and cleaning the manifold. The only other way is to replace the manifold. |
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Vinney, Have had some others complain of this one time hesitation on the boards. So far I know that an idle adjustment cures the 99 but not for sure on the 2000. I havent had any come in at the shop for this so all I can say is go back to the dealer and give them your complaint and tell them that if they can not duplicate could they reset the idle using the PGMFI tool procedure.As far as antifreeze once every 45000 is soon enough but if you want to do a drain and refill once a year then that can never hurt. Try to use the Honda antifreeze for best results. RichIItf,The Honda recomendation is 6 years or 90k. You are at the 6 year mark and that year does have a problem with the balancer seal working it way out also.However if you are planing on selling and or trading it in soon then that would be a decision only you can make, if you should wait or not. Do I think you will have any problems? No, but do I gurantee? No, cause anything can happen. Good luck.. |
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I did not see any questions regarding the A/C The A/C on my Accord '97 starts blowing hot air if I'm stuck in traffic for more than 5-10 minutes And if god forbid I try to sit in a parked car, I'll be dead within 10 minutes I went back to the dealership but they keep saying that's natural and there is nothing wrong with my A/C. Can anyone relate? and what is wrong with my AC |
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| Although it is normal for the air to blow alittle warmer on prolonged idle due to the condenser not being able to get rid of the heat as good. It wouldnt be normal for it to get hot. Have you tried to get an actual temp reading from the duct? If not then I would do that and if it is going above 57F at idle then I would think that something is not right.Normaly the system blows about 45f from the center vent at idle. As far as what is wrong there are too many possibilities, under charged would be my bet but could be over,condenser fan could be bad,condenser fan could be blowing in wrong direction(should suck in towards motor)compressor and so on...Try the temp guage and make sure temp control is all the way to cold and see what happens.Good luck | |
| Just purchased an Accord SE....for best longivity, should I change the oil/filter every 3000 miles, or use the manual recommendations? I have a 5-6 miles commute each way and a lot of highway miles on the weekends (about 16-17K per year). Any other service recommendations/tips for my car? | |
| I would change my filter at every 3k along with the oil but that would be to keep the motor as cleen as possible.If you wanted to wait till 7500 it would not hurt anything.Also as I have said in the past, using Honda parts will also extend the life of your car even when it comes to oil filters and always use a new crush washer with every oil change.Most people that do not go to a Honda shop forget or do not know to use a crush washer and reusing it causes damage to the oil pan threads.As far as anything else goes for the first 27,000 all you really need to do is change the oil,rotate the tires every 7,500,inspect the air filter at 15,000 and replace as necesary.General safety inspection are always good to do when doing the oil changes.Good luck with your new car | |
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