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what to do with our Acura Legend 1987?
by acurafan4040
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Sep 14, 2009 (4:42 pm)
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We have a very clean-bodied 1987 Acura legend sedan that has various mechanical problems. How can we best fix it up, or get it to someone with the know-how to get it fixed up? It has an alternator problem, transmission whining, and some sort of missing going on. Suggestions?
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Re: Type of gas that 1993 Legend should use [lhy]
by blkjedi954
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Sep 21, 2009 (11:03 pm)
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Replying to: lhy (Mar 04, 2009 3:36 am)
If you follow the manual, then yes. I have to say if you put 87, the car will run considerably rougher, that is, you will notice a difference in smoothness provided that your Legend is in good condition. So I'd follow the manual, and put the 93. But if you're struggling then 89 may be ok, but never 87!!!
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Re: problems starting too [txarchi]
by talon2012x
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Oct 07, 2009 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: txarchi (Feb 21, 2002 11:28 pm)
did u ever find out what the problems were when your acura wouldnt start, i am having the same problem, could u please tell me if u know , how i can fix the problem.
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Flashing D4
by mbaber
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Oct 19, 2009 (9:04 am)
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I have the flashing D4 along with erratic speedometer. Car runs fantastic otherwise. I am 300 miles from closest Acura dealer. I am a DIY kind of guy. What are the details on the speed sensor in the transmission? If it only cost $250 that would indicate the tran did not need removing so it sounds pretty minor.
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Re: . [legend_racer]
by steve_ligor
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Oct 20, 2009 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: legend_racer (Jul 09, 2000 12:34 pm)
These guys run forever. My buddy's '89 Legend still has potent kick after 215k miles.
-Steve Ligor
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Re: jimsmith5637 [jimsmith5637]
by jayofalltrade
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Oct 22, 2009 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: jimsmith5637 (Mar 28, 2009 12:59 am)
12 volts reading in your tester does not your battery is fully charges. The best way to check your battery without a tester is to turn on your head light on..a bright light means your battery might be good and then start your engine. If the head light dims then you battery is in low charge. Clicking sound means your car is ok, it just yur battery is discharges. . If your battery come out good or strong, then you need to replace your starter. Simple as that.
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Re: jimsmith5637 [jimsmith5637]
by jayofalltrade
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Oct 22, 2009 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: jimsmith5637 (Mar 28, 2009 12:59 am)
12 volts reading in your tester does not mean your battery is fully charges. The best way to check your battery without a tester is to turn on your head light on..a bright light means your battery might be good and then start your engine. If the head light dims then you battery is in low charge. Clicking sound means your car is ok, it just yur battery is discharges. . If your battery come out good or strong, then you need to replace your starter. Simple as that.
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Re: lopping [SeattleB]
by jayofalltrade
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Oct 22, 2009 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: SeattleB (Jul 21, 2009 7:14 pm)
You have a low coolant/green liquid/anti freeze level..your idle air control motor is not warming up enough to re act to your current engine temperature. Possible cause, fluid hoses to the (AIC) air idle control is leaking. Make sure the engine is cold when opening radiator cap. If there is not leak then it is time to replace the (AIC) check all those small hoses for anti freeze and air vacuum.
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Re: 94 Legend L; Cash for Clunkers PRE-CAT. [chargerfan]
by jayofalltrade
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Oct 22, 2009 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: chargerfan (Jul 28, 2009 11:36 am)
pre cat means... all cars manufactured when catalytic converters is not required. This means cars made from 1940 to part of 1970 and 80. simple isn't it. hahaha.
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Re: Starting When Hot [dev630]
by jayofalltrade
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Oct 22, 2009 (5:04 pm)
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Replying to: dev630 (Aug 14, 2009 3:00 pm)
Your car is running hot.. hot engine equals low compression. Gasoline only burns when the mixture with air is right,. Hot engine is too lean to fire. You said putting the coolant fires the engine, right, because to made the engine cooler. Simple, yeah, of course, now, look where the leak is coming from then fix it or call a guy who can.
The transmission guy did nothing in your coolant system..only your car is too old and has those hard hoses that moving around it causes it to crack then you have the leak. I know that is the easiest excuse but transmission system had b nothig to do with your cooling system. Also, I recommed that you replace your thermostatic valve in your cooling system. It is located inside the big hose towards your cylinder head coming from the top of the radiator. Make sure your engine is cold when opening the radfiator cap and replacing hoses.
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