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#58 of 412 Turning Over Problems by gothiclullaby Mar 29, 2006 (3:25 pm)
I have a 1989 Honda Accord Sei.. I just got it a few weeks ago when around a week ago it had trouble starting one morning.. I got my roommate to jump me and drove it for about an hour.. then the next morning I had problems starting it again. I just held the key and it turned over eventually.. so I went straight to the mechanic where he did some diagnostic testing on it and it concluded that the battery was dead, but everything else was fine (alternator blah blah) so I put in a new battery and now. (about 4 days later) I'm running into the same problem again.. but its only if the car has been sitting for about 6 hours..   I just got back from the mechanic again who seems baffled by it all since he re did the diagnostic testing on it and everything showed up fine (but this is also after i let it try to turn over for a while (yes.. its cranking if its what I believe that term means)   I'm going to drop it off to him tomorrow night so it can sit overnight and he can figure it out when he gets in .. but if you have any idea.. Replies to this message: dlmelzer (Apr 05, 2006 8:45 am) lindellkemmet (Apr 25, 2006 4:19 am)
#59 of 412 Shifts hard into gear by lugnutt Apr 02, 2006 (12:25 pm)
I just bought this 1989 Honda Accord automatic with 200 kms on it and every time i put it into drive or reverse frrom park it slams and jolts the car into gear, other words it shifts very hard into drive or reverse from park.   Any thoughts what this could be, i checked the trans it looks and smells clean ????? Also i have another problem with the head lights they don't work i checked the bulbs and they work fine but to turn on from the swich inside the car nothing happens.I also checked the fuses and there all good, could it be a wiring issue. any feedback would be great Replies to this message: user777 (Apr 02, 2006 2:38 pm) mrbill1957 (Apr 02, 2006 2:46 pm) user777 (Apr 02, 2006 6:13 pm)
#60 of 412 Re: Shifts hard into gear [lugnutt] by user777 Apr 02, 2006 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: lugnutt (Apr 02, 2006 12:25 pm) just ideas: transmission: maybe a lazy solenoid, or something on the switch assembly of the shifter. ?   and on the headlights: i'm thinking the switch on the stalk is bad.
#61 of 412 Re: Shifts hard into gear [lugnutt] by mrbill1957 Apr 02, 2006 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: lugnutt (Apr 02, 2006 12:25 pm) Have the fluid changed/flushed with genuine Honda fluid. My 88 Accord always shifts hard when it needs a change.   Another possibility is a broken motor mount. They are known to break mounts which allow the trans/engine to rock back and forth too much when shifting.   Mrbill Replies to this message: user777 (Apr 02, 2006 6:13 pm)
#62 of 412 Oil change and trans change by lugnutt Apr 02, 2006 (3:54 pm)
I just bought my first Honda vehicle, it's a89 Accord and i was just wondering is it true when doing an oil change or a trans change should you use genuine Honda oil/ trans fluid. some say it may damage your car or the way it runs.   Replies to this message: lastwraith (Apr 04, 2006 1:05 am)
#63 of 412 Re: Shifts hard into gear [mrbill1957] by user777 Apr 02, 2006 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: mrbill1957 (Apr 02, 2006 2:46 pm) oh yeah - broken motor mount! that is a good possibility. agree with the prescription for a flush - specially is it's been 30 or 40K since the last one performed.
#64 of 412 Re: Oil change and trans change [lugnutt] by lastwraith Apr 04, 2006 (1:05 am)
Replying to: lugnutt (Apr 02, 2006 3:54 pm) Considering that a Honda mechanic who used to frequent these boards said his dealer was using Castrol or whatever oil was on sale, I would say that using Honda brand is not necessary. Plus I believe the Honda brand is simply made by a major manufacturer anyway. I would recommend using the Honda ATF though, it does seem to make a difference in my '90. However, I would get it online in bulk and that will be much cheaper than doing it at the dealer.   enjoy your ride!
#65 of 412 Re: Turning Over Problems [gothiclullaby] by dlmelzer Apr 05, 2006 (8:45 am)
Replying to: gothiclullaby (Mar 29, 2006 3:25 pm) I have a 99 Honda that sounds as if it might have the same problem. Turn key, hear a click, but doesn't turn over. It isn't the battery (we've had that checked several times). It isn't the ignition switch (we've had that replaced altogether - it started about 90% of the time for about 2 months.) We took the car to the dealer and they say it starts for them, so they don't think anything is wrong. (Their recommendation is to jiggle the key!) We have noticed the engine turns over after fewer attempts if the key is turned very slowly. I am taking it to another mechanic to test the solenoid next. I could sure use some advice on this problem, as well. Replies to this message: lindellkemmet (Apr 25, 2006 4:19 am)
#66 of 412 1984 Accord intake manifold coolant leak by arcwelder Apr 08, 2006 (9:53 am)
My 84 Accord developed an intake manifold coolant leak on the underside of the manifold. After many hours of work I was able to expose the are and discovered the leak coming from a pinhole in one of the plugs. Are replacement plugs available somewhere, if not, what are my options? Thanks for any assistance Replies to this message: pkgman2 (Jun 03, 2006 12:16 pm) pkgman2 (Jun 03, 2006 8:59 pm)
#67 of 412 1989 accord engine by dylanf Apr 08, 2006 (4:44 pm)
I just got a 89 Accord DX and it needs a new engine and i wanted to know how new of an engine i could put in it

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