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#4669 of 4960 iginition problem by bubbling_13 Nov 29, 2008 (12:29 pm)
my car is a 1992 acura legend and i was stuck last night because my key wouldn't turn in the ignition and we tried turning the steering wheel and it got locked and would only move about an inch, and we also noticed that it wouldn't let the steering wheel move up or down, do you know if there is a locking problem with the car? or what is wrong with it? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 29, 2008 1:47 pm) oregonboy (Dec 01, 2008 6:25 pm)
#4670 of 4960 Re: iginition problem [bubbling_13] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 29, 2008 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: bubbling_13 (Nov 29, 2008 12:29 pm) Before you tear into anything, I'd try the spare key. I had the exact same problem and the spare key worked great. The "real" key would still work the door locks but would no longer turn in the ignition. Keys wear out, locks wear out too. You might have to remove the cover and see if something got loose or fallen out in the mechanism. Replies to this message: oregonboy (Dec 01, 2008 6:25 pm)
#4671 of 4960 engine swap by tgist Dec 01, 2008 (8:19 am)
Where can I find which engines and years interchange on a particular model like the salvage yards do? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 01, 2008 8:34 am)
#4672 of 4960 Re: engine swap [tgist] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 01, 2008 (8:34 am)
Replying to: tgist (Dec 01, 2008 8:19 am) Someone in a topic dedicated to that particular type of car might know, so you can use the "Search Forums" feature by Keyword (on the right of this page) or the "Browse by Vehicle" feature----and then pick an appropriate topic and ask there. If you lived in a very large metro area the public libraries might have the Hollander Exchange manual, which is what most salvage yards use---sometimes you see them on eBay. Or you can contact a club dedicated to the car you are working on. Usually you can google for specific clubs. When doing engine swaps into other years of the same car, it's always best to talk to someone who has done it before you. Being a pioneer or "first timer" is generally not as much fun as it sounds, unless you are very adept technically and have a generous budget.
#4673 of 4960 Re: iginition problem [Mr_Shiftright] by oregonboy Dec 01, 2008 (6:25 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 29, 2008 1:47 pm) If the key is reversible (aren't ALL car keys by now?), you might try just trying it upside down, or downside up.... or whatever. Same logic as Shifty's comment.
#4674 of 4960 jojo by jojo2014 Dec 01, 2008 (7:17 pm)
have a 2002 honda accord V6-105000 miles replacing the alternator on the tension er will i relieve the prusure on the front or the back side the front has a- looks like a 13mm-15mm bolt thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 02, 2008 9:51 am) oregonboy (Dec 03, 2008 4:35 pm)
#4675 of 4960 Re: jojo [jojo2014] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 02, 2008 (9:51 am)
Replying to: jojo2014 (Dec 01, 2008 7:17 pm) Alternator Replacement 1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons. 2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable. 3. Move the auto-tensioner (from your right to your left) to relieve tension from the alternator belt, and remove the alternator belt. 4. Disconnect the condenser fan motor connector from the condenser fan shroud. 5. Remove the condenser fan/shroud assembly Disconnect the 4P connector and BLK wire from the alternator. 7. Remove the mount bolt (10mm) and alternator bracket mounting bolt (8mm), then remove the harness clamp (6mm) from the alternator bracket. 8. Install in the reverse order of removal. 9. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets. Replies to this message: oregonboy (Dec 03, 2008 4:35 pm)
#4676 of 4960 Re: jojo [Mr_Shiftright] by oregonboy Dec 03, 2008 (4:35 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 02, 2008 9:51 am) I've never had a service center enter my radio presets for me, but then I use an indy shop. I have written down my preset #s to make it easier for me to reset them after.
#4677 of 4960 Horn Location 2000 LeSabre by gchecksfield Dec 16, 2008 (4:30 pm)
Anyone know off hand where the horn is located on a 2000 LeSabre? Attached in a nice, easy to find place on the back of the grill, or more complicated? My son's quickly went from fine, to a faint sound and then out. I am hoping to clean the point where it contacts the car and find that it was just the ground. Replies to this message: kiawah (Dec 16, 2008 6:21 pm) imidazol97 (Dec 17, 2008 5:57 am)
#4678 of 4960 Re: Horn Location 2000 LeSabre [gchecksfield] by kiawah Dec 16, 2008 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: gchecksfield (Dec 16, 2008 4:30 pm) Before you go to that bother, pull the power feed to the horn and check with a voltmeter that the power is what it is supposed to be, when you press and release the horn switch. You could have a bad relay.