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Acura Integra - (All years/styles)

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#466 of 1037 RADIO CODE by dmorlier

Jan 14, 2004 (12:35 pm)

Just went through the process when I bought a 1999 Integra LS. The battery was dead so when we jumped it, the radio was flashing a message to input the code. Called an Acura service rep and he gave 3 places to get the code. 1. A card furnished with the owners manual. 2. on a sticker inside the glove box, and 3. Remove the radio and the code may be on the back. I was lucky and found a card in the owners manual.. Good luck.
 
This Integra is sweet, 44k miles and the car fax is clean.. Question is should I get the timing belt changed?? Acura wants $720 plus tax. Can a Honda dealer replace it??

#467 of 1037 Lifetime warranty on seatbelts for '90 Integra? by mk26mk26

Jan 17, 2004 (5:40 pm)

I can't find my mfr's warranty for my 1990 Integra. If anyone still has a copy of the warranty, I'd be most grateful if you could look up whether there's a lifetime warranty for seatbelts. My passive restraint on the driver's side stopped working.
 
Many thanks.
 
        Martin

#468 of 1037 dmorlier and mk26 by integradriver

Jan 24, 2004 (2:15 pm)

Didn't know about the sticker in the glovebox...moot point anyway. I called the dealer because the code card that I have didn't work...they changed the radio for me back in 1998! And the new card was in my service records...which got stolen a few months ago (car broken into, that's all they took). But they had a new code for me.
 
I got the timing belt done at around 60K miles, I suppose a Honda dealer could do it, but I don't like my local Honda dealer so I still go back to Acura.
 
Couldn't tell you about the warranty, but if it's supposed to be lifetime, you should be able to call a dealer and confirm this.

#469 of 1037 Brake help by cageym2

Jan 26, 2004 (11:36 am)

Hi people. I've not been to this board before and don't own an Integra, but I am hoping you will be able to help me help a friend who is seeking my advice.
 
The car at issue is a 1995 Integra RS with 110,000 miles. My friend is a salesman and spends a lot of time in the car, though it is all local driving.
 
Recently the ABS warning light has been on. He took it in for service and was told that the "modulator" and "accumulator" needed to be replaced, a $1600 investment. They were pretty vague about the safety if the repairs weren't made, but didn't say outright it was unsafe. It's a lot of money for a car that probably isn't worth 3 times that!
 
I guess the question is whether he just ignores it, unloads the car now, without repairs, or fixes it and hopes to get another couple of years out of the vehicle. Any advice?

#470 of 1037 when ABS fails by nippononly

Jan 26, 2004 (2:25 pm)

it does not affect the regular operation of the braking system. So the question is, how much does your friend care about ABS? I kinda doubt I would fix it, I would just keep the car and drive it. But make sure that if the car is sold, the buyer is aware the ABS is non-functional (ie don't disconnect the light!).

#471 of 1037 Decided to keep '97 GS by nerd

Feb 17, 2004 (5:49 pm)

After two years of uncertainty, my wife has decided to keep her '97 Integra GS coupe with 31K miles. It's her "weekend" car now since she drives her 325Ci the rest of the time. She wanted to keep the Integra in the family, but none of our kids need a car (son just bought a Corvette).
 
So, I am back to spending a modest amount to improve its performance, particularly handling. Previous advice from himiler and only1harry was to install a Comptech rear brace and larger sway bar. Is that still the advice? How much handling improvement will I see? I did replace the orginal Michelins with Dunlop SP 5000, and the handling improved a lot. Still, I can notice the understeer.
 
How much will a new exhaust header and exhaust system help the engine? I see that Comptech sells both, but I am wondering if anyone has other recommendations.

#472 of 1037 by jimc93si

Feb 18, 2004 (2:49 pm)

I would put on an AEM CAI and the stiffer rear sway bar. Mine is stock except for Kumho tires and the AEM CAI and it is plenty fast for me.
 Upgrading the exhaust header is pretty worthless except at WOT, but it looks good and you obviously have the money. You could go for a full catback exhaust, also.

#473 of 1037 Looking to buy a 90 Acura Integra - opinions / advice by car_lover1

Feb 27, 2004 (10:28 am)

Hey all
 
I am looking to buy a 90 Acura Integra 4 dr sedan. It has 124K miles on it,auto, p/w,p/l,no leaks.
I was wondering if you knew of any potential problems that this particular model might have or pose in the future?
The owner says that the car is a-ok with no problems.
 
appreciate any input...

#474 of 1037 sounds good! by nippononly

Feb 29, 2004 (1:08 pm)

look for flaking in the paint clear coat and check the area under the trunk where the spare tire sits for standing water or signs there has been water running in in the past. Check the taillights to make sure there is not water sitting inside.
 
Also, the timing belt, with plugs and valve adjustment was just due at 120K - was any of it done? If not, has it been done in the last 30K?

#475 of 1037 Thanks for the input by car_lover1

Mar 02, 2004 (1:00 pm)

First off, thanks to the host for reposting my message in the right forum - I get lost in this cyber maze!
 
And thanks also to nippononly for the advice. The timing belt was replaced at 90Kmiles. Do you (or anyone else?) still think thats ok or does the car need a 120K service? What else apart from the timing belt/plugs/valve adjstment are due at this stage?
 
again, thank for the input.

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