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#1088 of 1299 emission failing by johnsauto Feb 07, 2008 (5:47 pm)
i have a 1994 honda accord. continues to fail ASM emmission test.  HC ppm = 1800 allowed 127, NOx 1600 allowed 910. replaced the catalytic coverter (results were reduced to 300 NOx ppm, HC remained 1800. Replace the oxygen sensor HC ppm = 2000, NOx=1600 both failed, Timing is good, No vacuum leaks, Plugs have been replace. How can I reduce readings to within allowable limits? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2008 7:41 pm)
#1089 of 1299 Re: emission failing [johnsauto] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 07, 2008 (7:41 pm)
Replying to: johnsauto (Feb 07, 2008 5:47 pm) This is a misfire problem I think. Maybe you should do a compression test or at least a cylinder balance test to see if you're beating your head against a very thick wall, like a burned valve or tight valves that need adjusting (I THINK you can adjust the valves on that engine---not sure).   But such high HC is almost always an incomplete combustion issue, i.e., ignition or related.   Maybe funky injectors?
#1090 of 1299 My car is starting to Warm up to Me! Why!? by autoboy16 Feb 11, 2008 (7:15 pm)
I posted my question is here on Edmunds Answers. Same title.   Brief Summary: Larger cooling fan not working. Replaced motor($48), sender($32) & sensor($12), and checked fuse by switching wtih power windows. Windows still worked. Still no action from larger fan(the right looking into car. Left from drivers seat) while smaller A/C fan is still working. Need Ideas, a part name, or repair place. Local mechanic recommend sensor and sender change. When hot wired to the battery, larger fan worked perfectly... but I cant leave it like that!   I asked at Autoparts Advance. He recommended a Temperature Switch change($44).   Car gets to 3 quaters hot but thats as high as it will go as running my A/C provides some cooling as smaller a/C fan still runs. Not the Thermostat as when it says the car is getting hot, it starts to act sluggish and the interior begins to feel hot. Only noticed at red lights. While moving(25+mph not and directly behind someone like traffic), mother nature cools the car down to normal operating temperature.   Currently Carpooling and Driving Dad's Expedition (OMG IT CAN BURN $80 IN GAS IN NO TIME!!) and can't wait to be back in my own seat and to stop paying $80 in gas...       -Cj Replies to this message: elroy5 (Feb 11, 2008 7:40 pm) autoboy16 (Feb 11, 2008 8:45 pm)
#1091 of 1299 Re: My car is starting to Warm up to Me! Why!? [autoboy16] by elroy5 Feb 11, 2008 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: autoboy16 (Feb 11, 2008 7:15 pm) Don't know for sure if your car has one, but have you checked the fan timer? Read this link on overheating. It may give you some ideas on what's causing this. If you scroll down the page, it shows how to test the fan, relay, switch, etc.)Good luck http://techauto.awardspace.com/overheating.html Replies to this message: autoboy16 (Feb 11, 2008 8:45 pm)
#1092 of 1299 Re: My car is starting to Warm up to Me! Why!? [elroy5] by autoboy16 Feb 11, 2008 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Feb 11, 2008 7:40 pm) Thanks, I'll need every bit of it!! I miss my car!! I fixed the antenna so it could go up and down, used chevron gasoline and the chevron additive, washed waxed and vaccumed it , and bought a sunpass all for it to get "warm" the following day.   Good news is that there is this nice 1994 Acura Vigor MT sitting at the local dealer ... They want $3,700 and its whistle clean too!!! Iheart5cyl's too!! BUT thats if my car kicks the bucket beyond repair and I find $3,700...   -Cj
#1093 of 1299 Repair Shop in the Annapolis, MD area by jewelb Feb 14, 2008 (12:02 pm)
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good Honda mechanic in the Annapolis, MD area. I have a '95 Accord EX with 185,440 miles and it didn't pass the emissions test! HC was .7436 that passed. CO was 9.7428 that passed. My problem is the NOx it was 3.7803 and it should not be over 2.1000.   I also have a few other problems that I would like to have fixed. I love my baby and have been driving her for the last 12 years. I bought her brand new and have taken good care of her. She's just getting a little old and I need someone who can help me take care of her! Replies to this message: pj_columbia (Feb 18, 2008 12:26 pm)
#1094 of 1299 Re: Floor Mats for 1997 Accord EX [bobintampa] by 97accordexr Feb 16, 2008 (12:34 pm)
Replying to: bobintampa (Feb 07, 2008 8:50 am) Yeah, I got some taupe ones for my '97 on Ebay from magautoparts...they're a Honda dealer... they have some for about $75. I got them 2 years ago now, they fit and match perfectly...it's your best my IMHO.
#1095 of 1299 Re: Poor MPG - 97 Accord LX 2.2L Auto. 60K [yankeey2g] by yankeey2g Feb 17, 2008 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: yankeey2g (Oct 21, 2007 7:25 am) Update: 2/17/2008   I wrote this post about poor mpg when I first got my accord. The mpg was so bad that I was even thinking about getting rid of the car. Well I’m glad I didn’t.   It seems that city driving is terrible on my car. I get about 200-15 per 13-14 gallon tank. The car performs completely different on long hauls. I took a 250 miles trip today and only used half a tank of gas (I filled up on ‘regular’ from Mobil). I was cruising between 60-75 mph most of the time. I haven’t done much work on the car. I did a tune up (plugs, wires, fuel filter) and added a can of valvoline Fuel Injector cleaner about 2 months ago.   Do you think the mpg will increase by adding a cold air intake? The muffler is also shot dead - the join to the exhaust pipes is rotten and pretty much broken off.   Thanks for your help! Replies to this message: polo1107 (Feb 28, 2008 1:54 pm) elroy5 (Feb 28, 2008 3:21 pm) thegraduate (Feb 28, 2008 10:36 pm) elroy5 (Feb 29, 2008 3:09 pm) and 4 more...
#1096 of 1299 Re: Speedometer [mamamia2] by acarp41 Feb 17, 2008 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: mamamia2 (Jun 11, 2007 7:17 pm) I've been having the same problem. I have a 1995 V6 and it's been doing it intermittently for months. I got new spark plugs and a distributer cap and a new speed sensor for it and it still does it. What do i do now?
#1097 of 1299 Re: Repair Shop in the Annapolis, MD area [jewelb] by pj_columbia Feb 18, 2008 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: jewelb (Feb 14, 2008 12:02 pm) jewelb - I've had someone recommend Accurate Automotive on Chincoping Ave as providing reliable maintenance. According to their web site, they only deal with Acuras and Hondas. I live in Columbia and found that Foreign Auto Experts in Elkridge to be very reliable. I've taken my '95 Accord there for years and they worked on my '90 Accord when necessary. Good luck!   PJ

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