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Honda Accord (1994-1997) Maintenance and Repair

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200,000 by thegraduate
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!
 

 
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate] by montijo
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
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
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
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
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,
 
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate] by elroy5
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
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.
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What to expect by kate31
Sep 08, 2009 (5:12 pm)
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We are currently looking at a 1996 Honda Accord, just as a runabout....has 260,000 miles on it, very nicely kept and maintained, just concerned about
the number of miles.....Any advice on what to expect to keep this car running
in good working order...? Thanks!
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Re: 200,000 [corkscrew] by thegraduate
Sep 08, 2009 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: corkscrew (Sep 08, 2009 4:50 pm)

No, Alabama does no test emissions.
 
As far as feeling lucky and buying a car that good for three grand, it's really a non issue, except profit wise. This is it secondary car that I use for work only; I have an 06 Accord that I use primarily.
 
Thanks for all the responses folks.

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