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New Owner
by tranto
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Jan 13, 2008 (7:13 pm)
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I've just bought a build date Sept 87 Accord EX(Australia) with 274000km on it. A gamble i know. It is a carburetted 2lt auto.This car has not been maintained very well and has several worrying issues.When started the auto choke idles high then drops below 1000rpm and shkes badly when in gear. When put into gear it clunks badly and does so through the range, I have taken to starting off in 2 and manually shifting to D3 and leaving it there except for highway running. This seems to work OK but am i damaging the trans by doing so. The fluid looks and smells ok to me. I have replaced the front engine mount but the problem remains. Also the power steer fluid goes right throughthe system and leaks v. badly from the rack area. Next issue is performance.The acceleration is sluggish and doesn't want to progress past about half throttle,and if you push the foot down it changes back, but almost at once shifts back up to the same situation. The fuel consumption is excessive to the point that i thought the gauge was faulty.Also the radio resets itself every time it is restarted. A real hassle is that the car was missing the master key and the local Honda dealer said they were out of issue. I really want this key.Is this car worth fixing, i have a feeling for this car and would love to continue on with it . Any assistance would be great
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Re: New Owner [tranto]
by wanger1
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Jan 14, 2008 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: tranto (Jan 13, 2008 7:13 pm)
Check all of your grounds as well. That radio resetting sounds like a faulty ground and that could be causing it not to run right. Without hearing it run in person, it is hard to define the fuel problem.
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Re: 87 honda accord starting slowly [Mr_Shiftright]
by wanger1
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Jan 14, 2008 (5:19 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 13, 2008 10:48 am)
If the engine is hot when it does this, it could be a faulty starter, but before going through that you might try checking the ignition timing and also make sure that the engine is grounded properly. Other than these things I can't think of anything else that would cause the engine to lag when starting.
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Re: New Owner [wanger1]
by tranto
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Jan 14, 2008 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: wanger1 (Jan 14, 2008 5:04 am)
Thank you very much for your input. I'll check the grounding. Car is in the shop today for trans. service,asit has no service records, hopefully this will smooth the trans. to some extent. Shall keep site informed of progress. I'd love to see how far this puppy will go.I am however very nervous about the power steer fluid loss, that bridge is next. Fingers crossed.Can anyone help with the master key situation?
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Re: New Owner [tranto]
by kiawah
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Jan 15, 2008 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: tranto (Jan 14, 2008 6:37 pm)
Take your VIN # (and owners card) to a Honda dealership. They should be able to look your vehicle up in the system, and cut you a new master key.
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Re: New Owner [tranto]
by wanger1
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Jan 15, 2008 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: tranto (Jan 14, 2008 6:37 pm)
If the power steering is leaking from the metal casing, you can get some stuff called J B Weld, clean the surface real good and sand it with sandpaper, wipe it off and make sure it is dry, then mix and apply the J B Weld. It will seal it up and that problem is behind you, unless it is leaking from a seal or a hose. Then you are going to either have to replace the pump ot the hose to correct it.
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Re: New Owner [tranto]
by tranto
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Jan 25, 2008 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: tranto (Jan 13, 2008 7:13 pm)
An update from new owner. Well i've had the trans serviced, seems it was ok. It still jolts but I'm trying to get used to this Honda trait. The power steer has now got a stop leak compound that is working and hopefully I will get 6 months or so out of this. After this i am told the seal will be shot and a new steering rack will be needed.The drive shafts and boots have also been replaced, fresh oil and filter for the engine also. The mileage issue is a problem however.The mechanic tells me that the problem is retarded timing caused by a failed distributor diaphram, that can't be repaired since it is a plastic housing and can't be dismantled. This means that i'm going to have to wear bad economy and poor performance, particularly at cruise speed. The option is a new distributor at a cost of over $500AU Gulp! As i've just about spent all i can afford on this car this will have to go on the backburner. How much for this part in the U.S.? The radio is still it's contrary self and the A/C doesn't get cold. I'm told it is gassed and that the problem ,(i'm not sure what he said) is v. expensive. Oh and I put in a new air filter as the old one was shot. If anyone can offer comment or assistance please do as i would love to get this car running true but the cost is getting away from me. Thank you in advance. Almost forgot. I'm having no luck with a master key in Australia so here is the Vin no in the hope that someone o/s can assistVIN: JHMCA56300C210342.Thanks again.
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Re: New Owner [tranto]
by wanger1
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Jan 26, 2008 (3:36 am)
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Replying to: tranto (Jan 25, 2008 2:58 pm)
Concerning the distributor. If you will go to (thepartsbin.com) they carry the distributor for $161.00 to $213.00 as oposed to $500.00 or was that price including installation? You might also try ebay and (thatpartsgiant.com). If it is a part I don't have to have right away, I buy 90% of my parts on line. For the master key, I would suggest going to Honda. They should be able to get one from their warehouse or direct from Japan. If it is just the ignition itself, try (thepartsbin). I know they carry them and you might come out cheaper just replacing the whole switch. I hope this info helps.
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Re: New Owner [wanger1]
by user777
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Jan 26, 2008 (4:34 am)
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Replying to: wanger1 (Jan 26, 2008 3:36 am)
another option for some things: a pull-it yard.
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stereo wiring diagram 89' Accord DX
by apxracer
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Jan 30, 2008 (11:46 am)
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Please tell me where I can find a wiring diagram for the stereo in my 89' Accord DX.
The previous owner cut out the aftermarket stereo and I don't khow which wires are for what.
Thank You!
Apxracer
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