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Re: Wierd sound coming from under my engine [elleon804]
by elroy5
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Sep 02, 2009 (1:29 pm)
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Replying to: elleon804 (Sep 02, 2009 7:59 am)
You may just have a loose heat shield on the exhaust. They will usually vibrate more at a certain rpm. One of the bolts could be loose, or the corner of the heat shield could be completely rusted off.
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Re: Wierd sound coming from under my engine [elroy5]
by omarr
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Sep 02, 2009 (5:47 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Sep 02, 2009 1:29 pm)
elroy5 right again
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200,000
by thegraduate
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Sep 07, 2009 (7:55 pm)
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Well, 200,045 now. I joined the 200,000 mile club yesterday. My '96 LX I4 Auto keeps on chugging.
I have a CEL that's on, but AutoZone checked it out; its a bad O2 sensor. Not worth fooling with when I'm still getting 25-27 mpg in mixed use driving as a courier. Otherwise, the transmission shifts as good as ever, the A/C blows cold, and the car cranks every time without hesitation. I use this car for work (1,500 mi a month)and keep my 06 for everything else (it has 51k miles). Gotta love 'em!
TheGraduate
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by montijo
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Sep 08, 2009 (6:59 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 07, 2009 7:55 pm)
A bad O2 sensor will burn out your cat get a new one soon
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by corkscrew
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Sep 08, 2009 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 07, 2009 7:55 pm)
Which sensor is giving you trouble, Sensor #1 or sensor#2.
Corkscrew
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Re: 200,000 [corkscrew]
by thegraduate
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Sep 08, 2009 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: corkscrew (Sep 08, 2009 12:23 pm)
Number 1
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by corkscrew
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Sep 08, 2009 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 08, 2009 12:53 pm)
Number 1 is the primary sensor. It along with the computer determines the fuel mixture that is injected into the engine. If you are running a rich mixture it will damage the cat. If this were my accord, I would be making an appointment with my local honda dealer to have it fixed.
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Re: 200,000 [corkscrew]
by thegraduate
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Sep 08, 2009 (2:44 pm)
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Replying to: corkscrew (Sep 08, 2009 1:14 pm)
I'm not prepared to dump much $ into a car with that many miles that MAY be worth $3000. How much should this cost to fix roughly? I don't trust my dealer anymore and will use an independent shop I've used in the past.
Thanks,
TheGrad
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by elroy5
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Sep 08, 2009 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 08, 2009 2:44 pm)
The dealership will probably charge $350 or more to change the sensor. A local shop could be as little as $225. Depends how much the local shop pays for the sensor, and if it's oem or not. For a cheap sensor they could charge less than $200. A CAT will cost you a lot more, if the sensor causes it to fail. Of course there are plenty of cars out there with Check Engine Light's on for years, and the car runs perfectly. So who knows. Do you feel lucky? 
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by corkscrew
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Sep 08, 2009 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 08, 2009 2:44 pm)
Does your state test emissions? If they do you will fail the test and have to get it fixed anyway. I see where you are coming from, follow Elroy's advice and use a garage that you have used before, but do have it repaired. I like to ask myself " Can I buy an auto as good as this one for 3 grand"? The answer to that question usually tells me what to do.
Corkscrew
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