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Re: Why I can't see gauge needles on instrument panel when dark? [w9q]
by thegraduate
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Nov 18, 2009 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: w9q (Nov 18, 2009 10:02 am)
Illuminated gauge needles didn't appear until 1998. You shouldn't have a problem seeing them since they are lighted from above/front.
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Re: Why I can't see gauge needles on instrument panel when dark? [thegraduate]
by w9q
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Nov 18, 2009 (6:19 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 18, 2009 10:17 am)
thegraduate, thanks! So the needles are supposed to be illuminated from above/front of the instrument panel, but they are not. Which means that I'll probably have to find and replace the above/front bulbs, right?
Do I have to remove console, radio, then instrumental panel, then disassemble the instrumental panel to access the lamps, or is there a short cut?
Thanks a lot.
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Re: Why I can't see gauge needles on instrument panel when dark? [w9q]
by oldschool90
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Nov 18, 2009 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: w9q (Nov 18, 2009 6:19 pm)
There are two bulbs illuminating (or supposed to be illuminating) your needles. Some of them have these gel cap things, I think to reduce the amount of light reflected at you. I just went through this myself. Yes you have to remove the whole instrument panel/radio trim piece to access the instrument cluster. There are some cleverly hidden screws to undo, so don't force it out until you know you got them all. It would also help if you remove the cover on the steering column. Basically there are screws in all the vents on the trim piece, and behind all the switches, and you will have to remove the center console cover to get the radio out. I would check all the bulbs because when I changed one burned out one, then I haggled the stuff back together, ant three more had burned out. also, if you take off the clear cover, make sure you don't bump the gas gauge. It will stay at the level you bumped it at. There are no shortcuts that I know of. Hope this helps! 
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Re: Why I can't see gauge needles on instrument panel when dark? [w9q]
by thegraduate
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Nov 18, 2009 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: w9q (Nov 18, 2009 6:19 pm)
I think oldschool90 can take you from here. I've never replaced them myself (I had one of four burn out in my '96 and paid through the nose to get it replaced). Lots of labor involved.
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Mechanic & TCM issues
by cybercool
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Nov 24, 2009 (9:03 am)
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Hi all,
I went to my mechanic and mentioned my TCM is acting up with the blinky D4 light.
He tells me it can only be two things, tranny or silenoids. He gave me a $69 quote to diagnose the silenoids. what to do?
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Re: Mechanic & TCM issues [cybercool]
by gojackets
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Nov 25, 2009 (3:47 pm)
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Replying to: cybercool (Nov 24, 2009 9:03 am)
Unless your mechanic actually pulled the codes from the computer, he is wrong and you need a new mechanic.
Your TCM is indicating a fault somewhere which you can determine by jumping the diagnostic connection with a paper clip. Depending on the number of flashes, you can (perhaps) diagnose the problem. Note - it is seldom the transmission itself.
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Re: Mechanic & TCM issues [gojackets]
by cybercool
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Nov 26, 2009 (11:01 am)
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Replying to: gojackets (Nov 25, 2009 3:47 pm)
Hey Gojackets,
Thanks for your input. If I'm not mistaken, the code 14 came up on my Accord. My Honda book says code is the IAC valve. Can you verify this? Is this a costly thing to check and fix? Thanks
Jim
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Re: Mechanic & TCM issues [cybercool]
by oldschool90
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Nov 26, 2009 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: cybercool (Nov 26, 2009 11:01 am)
Sounds like you might be reading the wrong code in the book. If your looking at the D4 or S light, your probably looking at the engine trouble codes in the book. The IAC valve controls some of the airflow to the engine according to it's temperature. It's a $250 (give or take a few) part to replace new.
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Re: 1990 Honda Accord DX starting issue. [legacys7]
by titus_pullo
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Nov 29, 2009 (12:45 am)
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Replying to: legacys7 (Oct 14, 2009 10:56 am)
Is the car fixed?
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- #1756 of 1756
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Re: 1990 Honda Accord DX starting issue. [titus_pullo]
by cybercool
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Nov 29, 2009 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: titus_pullo (Nov 29, 2009 12:45 am)
hi
nope, car is not fixed yet. I've noticed in cooler weather, the D4 light is not blinking, so it's sort of fixed temporarily.
Jim
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