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#6 of 1759 Re: Frost on inside of windows [tmalik] by mrbill1957 Dec 13, 2005 (10:25 am)
Replying to: tmalik (Dec 13, 2005 7:29 am) If you have tracked in alot of snow/slush and the floor mats or carpeting are soaked, this can be a source of the humidity.   You may also have a slight leak in the heater core, which will also add humidity. Usually though, you can smell the sweet smelling anti-freeze.   Running the car with the A/C on will also aid in defrosting the windows.   Mrbill
#7 of 1759 Re: miles [cwg42] by haefr Dec 13, 2005 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: cwg42 (Dec 13, 2005 10:21 am) How many miles does the car already have on it? A really well-maintained engine will be capable of over 300,000 miles. If the owner will permit, have a trusted mechanic remove the valve cover to inspect the cylinder head's top end. Have him also put the car on his lift so he can inspect the bodywork for rust. (Rust is the automotive equivalent of termites in a house...) If the motor's varnish and sludge-free, that'll confirm that the motor's been well-maintained. (Honda motors are not generally perceived as "sludge-monsters", but any motor can have a sludge problem if it's not given timely oil changes or is used extensively in urban crawl driving - especially in regions with cold winters. Even quality-brand motor oils up until 1999 were no where nearly as robust at retarding sludge buildup as current also-rans are now.) However, there's more to a car than its motor. Honda automatic transmissions have a spotty reliability record even as recently as 2004. If the car you're considering has an automatic, and if it tanks, expect around $2,000.00+ to make it right. Other nagging considerations, no where nearly as expensive, but a financial bother nevertheless, are wheel bearings, suspension struts, and suspension bushings. This IS a 13-14 year old car, and it will develop problems under your ownership. If your daughter neglects or abuses the car, even unintentionally, that'll also affect how gracefully it continues to age. Replies to this message: lastwraith (Dec 14, 2005 12:11 am) jasonb1 (Jun 06, 2007 3:41 pm) bajajoes (Aug 12, 2009 12:18 pm)
#8 of 1759 Re: miles [haefr] by lastwraith Dec 14, 2005 (12:11 am)
Replying to: haefr (Dec 13, 2005 6:21 pm) No offense meant as I basically agree with your post, but why even mention newer Accord transmission woes? The generation in question (90-93) is generally considered to have rock-solid, though some would say harsh-shifting, transmissions. Besides, if a problem with the transmission should occur I seriously doubt anyone would be willing to shell out anywhere near $2k to fix a tranny in a car worth nearly that amount.   I have a '90 LX and at 175K I enjoy driving it more than nearly every other car I've driven, new or old. The rare times something breaks on it (the original distributor finally gave it up at 170K) I can always find a cheap replacement nearby or on ebay and have it back on the road immediately. Parts are everywhere and any problem you have will likely be one that is well known and easily fixable.   I would not hesitate to buy a well maintained 90-93 Accord as a daughter/son first car. I only wish I had been given something that reliable as a first ride. Then again, you do learn a lot with a car that rarely runs.   In summary, I think you can expect 200K miles out of a 90-93 Accord. I think you will routinely get near 300K with care. And considering just how well-built the cars are, how well documented the few common problems are, how popular that vintage of Accords are (many available cheap parts!), and how helpful other owners are, it's a car you should not lightly pass by. Replies to this message: jasonb1 (Jun 06, 2007 3:41 pm)
#9 of 1759 re:miles by cwg42 Dec 14, 2005 (8:29 am)
Your posts have been very helpful to me and I appreciate all the tips. I think I will have it checked out before I buy the car. What is the most a car like this is worth? I live in the Denver area and these are very popular little cars that are sold for more than Blue Book value.
#10 of 1759 91 Accord F22A Engine Ticking Sound by cwalti Dec 16, 2005 (12:50 am)
Hi all, I am a newbie here. I currently have three Hondas. A '91 Accord LX, a '99 Ody EX, and an '05 CR-V EX. My Accord (170,000 miles A/T) has developed a ticking sound coming from somwhere under the timing belt cover towards the lower end of the block. Everything with the head and valves and compression has been adjusted and found to be OK. The ticking is not present at idle and will become audiable at around 2000 RPM and cannot be heard anymore over 3300RPM. I don't know if it goes away or is simply drowned out. Main crank, rod and wrist pin bearings have all been ruled out. The engine runs fine and acts normal under all road conditions. The ticking does not appear to be load related as it is present at a high idle as well as under acceleration. It does seem to be less pronounced during deceleration, when the wheels are 'pushing' the engine... All mechanics want to drop in a new (used) motor, but nobody has been able to identify the source. ...an idler? ...which one? Any pointers or like experiences are greatly appreciated.   Chris.
#11 of 1759 Honda 1990 help by coffeeblack Dec 16, 2005 (1:06 pm)
Hello    I have a 1990 accord ex and have noticed that it has been pulling to the left...I have had it aligned twice and its alignment doesnt seem to be the problem...could it be a tire is out of round??? Is there something else that could be causing this....tires are inflated to specs...I havent been able to figure this out...has anyone else had this problem??? Any info would be appreciated....thanks. Replies to this message: haefr (Dec 16, 2005 1:22 pm)
#12 of 1759 Re: Honda 1990 help [coffeeblack] by haefr Dec 16, 2005 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: coffeeblack (Dec 16, 2005 1:06 pm) Switch the front tires side-for-side. If the car still pulls to the left, suspect a bad left front wheel bearing, bad intermediate shaft bearing, or bad constant velocity universal joint*. If it now pulls to the right, bad tire.   *You might be able to verify this before doing the tire switcheroo by inspecting the weather boots on the left side - if any of the joints' rubber sealing boots are torn, grease has exited while moisture and dirt have entered. Bye-bye joint. But CV joints can fail just from normal wear even when the sealing boots are intact.
#13 of 1759 thanks Haefr by coffeeblack Dec 17, 2005 (12:52 am)
thanks for the info Haefr.....will check out joints and bearings and possibly switching the tires L & R....Thanks and will post if I find anything that works....
#14 of 1759 can u help me by femi Dec 18, 2005 (11:38 pm)
Hello    I have a 1990 accord exr and have noticed that if i take off from rest its slow. upon advice from someone i checked the TCU, the code is 8. i believe this is solenoid problem. Where is the Solenoid and what is the solution? thanks femi
#15 of 1759 engine worries !!! by kazuma Dec 20, 2005 (12:14 pm)
a while back i posted about a blown head gasket and fortunatly i fixed that. but know theres a new problem. At any given speed the engine loosees power and if you hold the gas out durig this it wil begin to shudder until you let off the gas. then the car just decelerates normally. again hitting the gas it will accelerate normally but after a second or two the engine begins to lose power as you press the gas peddle further and further until the down shift kicks in and it will accelerate out of it. but eventually you have to let off the gas producing the same problem again. sometimes will cease and drive norm aain but eventually it comes back. it seems to only occure durig longer runs and mostly when going up hill. but it does do it down hill rarely and on flat surface.   im getting code 43 and my book only goes to 42. I dont seem to be loosing fluids and normally it runns great. no misses no off beets. i Know its not the tranny as if you down shift to D3 from d4 the problem does not change.   PLEASE HELP WITH ANY IDEAS!!!!! Replies to this message: jajomo (Feb 02, 2006 8:40 am) twolfe (Mar 27, 2006 7:46 am)

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