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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (1990-1993) Maintenance and Repair
1759 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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Replying to: cybercool (Sep 22, 2009 8:08 pm) |
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Replying to: helpstop (Oct 20, 2009 10:19 am) I see fuel gauge issues as well. When I add half tank or more of gas, I've noticed the near empty fuel light go on even though plenty of gas is there. Six months ago the light would to go on when I was near empty. What's going on with my fuel gauage? Any clue? Thanks jim
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Replying to: cybercool (Oct 21, 2009 6:41 pm) its located in the trunk under the carpet only three srews. and u will see it.
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Replying to: helpstop (Oct 22, 2009 10:15 am) Thanks, is it a DIY thing? I dont want to try and clean it and have my Honda blow up on me...LOL jim |
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We all know that these Accords had TCM's which were prone to failure (usually from up to 5 capacitors leaking and 2 particular resistors frying). This is why the D4 (or S in some models) lights would flash. I had fought the same problem with mine (as well as a screwy windshield wiper situation). After spending money on a new VSS and several junkyard TCMs (without solving anything) I did some research on the wiring of these cars and found that the only common element between my problems was one of the grounding connections - G301. G301 is a body ground located behind the windshield washer bottle. I took out the bottle and dismantled, cleaned and tightened the connections inside the G301 ground and found that ALL of my problems with this car were solved. This is worth checking for anyone who is having multiple electical problems or a VSS fault with this car.
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Replying to: gojackets (Oct 22, 2009 5:38 pm) wow. are you for real. This is good news. My TCM is still outta wack and it's annoying driving at 25 miles per hr. I want my car to shift correclty. |
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Replying to: gojackets (Oct 22, 2009 5:38 pm) this bottle is where we add the wiper fluid correct? And when you say behind, is it toward head lights or engine block? My bottle on a 93 Accord is at front right corner side. What exactly am I lookng for? I want to do this correctly. Thanks jim |
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Hi gojackets, Called an few mechanics and it's frustrating to hear them say, "Sounds like a tranny problem." I know it's not my tranny because when I temporarily reset TCM fuse, my car drives and shifts great for a short period of time. Please help, I want to keep my car. Jim |
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Hey gojackets I think I found the G301 body ground located behind the windshield washer bottle you mentioned. Correct me if I'm wrong, with hood open, in front of car facing toward rear, is it on right corner side of windshield washer bottle? It has a metal plate with two fuses with wires grounded to car chassis? Can you email me a pic of G301 body ground? Thanks. Jim
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Replying to: cybercool (Oct 28, 2009 7:45 pm) It looks like a box - 1.5" tall, 1.25" wide, 0.5" thick. It has 8-10 black wires going into the bottom of it. It is almost always covered with grease and road gunk. The box itself is light colored plastic (the plastic is just a cover) and the aluminum connector inside it is bolted to the fender with a 10mm bolt. There is another, identical looking ground located on the passeger side fender (between the strut tower and the battery) that is easier to see - you can take a look at that one so you know what to look for on the other side. G301 is "suspect" especially if you have multiple symptoms (in my case VSS/TCM and wipers) OR if your car has ever been wrecked in the front. |
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