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#1512 of 1520 1997 v-6 accord tachometer dropping by erock64 Oct 24, 2009 (5:35 pm)
Hi. New here. My accord EX has120,000 and I love this car!! I'm having two problems. #1 After about ten minutes of driving from a cold start, my tach drops to zero then it bounces around for a bit and then corrects itself. Also,SOMTIMES the engine either stalls surges while the tach is bouncing. #2 The trannny has held third gear at about 4000 rpm and not shift into overdrive(4th) This has only happen twice in the 50-60mph range. I have heard of this 98-081 TSB related to the speed sensor that may help me get my car fixed for free?
#1513 of 1520 1997 accord ex tachometer dropping to zero by erock64 Oct 24, 2009 (5:46 pm)
Hi. My accord has 120,000. The tach drops to zero after about ten minutes from a cold start, bounces around and then corrects itself. Also the engine stalls a bit during this but not always. Is this covered by the TSB 98-081? Can I get my car fixed for free? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2009 6:13 pm) erock64 (Oct 26, 2009 4:40 pm) thegraduate (Oct 26, 2009 4:44 pm)
#1514 of 1520 Re: 1997 accord ex tachometer dropping to zero [erock64] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 24, 2009 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: erock64 (Oct 24, 2009 5:46 pm) The warranty extension relates to the following conditions:   1.The MIL comes on and the cause is traced to an emissions-related component.   2 The vehicle requires an emissions-related repair because it failed a mandated emissions test.   3 Any emissions-related component fails.   The warranty extension is 14 years or 150,000 miles.   It's hard to say whether you are covered or not, but it's certainly worth a shot. Replies to this message: erock64 (Oct 26, 2009 4:40 pm) thegraduate (Oct 26, 2009 4:44 pm)
#1515 of 1520 Re: 1997 accord ex tachometer dropping to zero [Mr_Shiftright] by erock64 Oct 26, 2009 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2009 6:13 pm) Thanks, It's free to ask!! What's is the MIL? Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 26, 2009 4:44 pm)
#1516 of 1520 Re: 1997 accord ex tachometer dropping to zero [erock64] by thegraduate Oct 26, 2009 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: erock64 (Oct 26, 2009 4:40 pm) MIL - Malfunction Indicator Lamp   CEL - Check Engine Light
#1517 of 1520 1997 Honda Accord...green fluid leaking out of my car. by jgirlhb Nov 01, 2009 (12:35 pm)
I went into Starbucks for my morning coffee...came out and green fluid was leaking out of the front of my car. Asked a guy in a truck next to me what was happening. He said it's radiator fluid, the stuff that keeps your car from over heating. The temp gage isn't at the half way mark when driving. Do I need it look at by a mechanic.   Thanks much~ JgirlHB Replies to this message: propwash49 (Nov 01, 2009 9:03 pm) tallman1 (Nov 02, 2009 11:51 am)
#1518 of 1520 coolant leak by erock64 Nov 01, 2009 (3:29 pm)
YES!! If you lose your coolant,you lose your engine. Are you sure that it was your coolant and NOT the previous car parked in that parking spot? Which side is leaking from?  My 97 is leaking coolant now120,000. Checked hoses and gave a visual inspection,cant find anything. Appears to be leaking from the passenger side. Not driving the car and its going to the shop friday.
#1519 of 1520 Re: 1997 Honda Accord...green fluid leaking out of my car. [jgirlhb] by propwash49 Nov 01, 2009 (9:03 pm)
Replying to: jgirlhb (Nov 01, 2009 12:35 pm) Make sure you check the coolant level in your car. It is possible that the level is so low that the temp sensor is no longer submerged in the coolant. If this is the case, it may not send the correct signal to your gage. You might have an overheated engine with the gage reading lower than normal. If you check and find the coolant level low, you can probably fill the radiator with water and be able to drive to a mechanic (if it's not too long a distance.) You don't want to take any chance that the thing might overheat. That can really be the start of some serious problems. Get it looked at as soon as possible.
#1520 of 1520 Re: 1997 Honda Accord...green fluid leaking out of my car. [jgirlhb] by tallman1 Nov 02, 2009 (11:51 am)
Replying to: jgirlhb (Nov 01, 2009 12:35 pm) Leaks can be anything from a worn hose to the radiator core rotting out. As others have said, not something you want to wait around on.

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