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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (1994-1997) Maintenance and Repair
1550 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 2:34 AM
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Hello! I have a 1997 Honda Accord Lx 4-cylinder 4-door. Manufacturing it is during the final year so it is close to 1998. Recently I've seen significant cracks on four of my tires. Just yesterday, I saw some of the tire traction are chipping off. (Looks like dry skin that are wrinkly and can easily scrub off....) I have a concern over safety so I bought it to get some quotes on the tire prices. Quotations from Costco: - Michelin Energy ($121.99 each w/ their $70 off promotion = Total is $529.24) - BFG Touring ($86.99 = Total is $381.24) Quotations from Les Schwab: - 86H SS-657 All Season Blackwall ($66.73 + Wheel Spin Balance + Valve Steam + Siping + Tax = Total $418.56) - 86H Zexius XI-427 All Season Blackwall ($83.47 + Spin Balance + Valve Steam + Siping + Tax = Total $491.55) Note: I am currently using Michelin from Costco, and it has been 4 years since it was new. Questions: 1) Which of the tires above / listed are my best options? 2) Are the price / quotations I received reasonable? 3) Have been using the current tires for a little over than 4 years, is it time to get them replace? 4) What causes my tires to start crackling at the very first place? Thanks!!!!!! Hope to hear more opinions from you all.
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Replying to: omarr (May 18, 2008 4:00 am) Thanks for all of your replies!! I am so glad to have second opinions. Now I guess I will take that as a lesson and start going to mechanics friends would refer to, at least I know they wouldn't trick me into something costly. |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 08, 2009 7:35 am) All the best, Tim
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Replying to: Trhenning (Nov 08, 2009 6:48 pm) This code could signify a gazillion things. It's not much to work with. So you have to get a Honda trouble code on their scanner or a deeper scan and/or more diagnostic work. If you want me to guess at this point, and I didn't have a scanner, I'd check for vacuum leaks at the manifold and then I'd clean the MAF sensor and see what that does. This misfire could be caused by so many other components, is the problem.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 08, 2009 7:46 pm)
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Replying to: Trhenning (Nov 08, 2009 7:55 pm) There's P0171, lean fuel mixture, which does indicate possible 02 or EGR problems. P0131 is also an H20 sensor code.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 08, 2009 8:02 pm)
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Replying to: sogomimi1029 (Nov 08, 2009 2:27 pm) You may want to expand your search a bit. A great place to start is to check out tirerack.com. BTW, siping is an option on tires from Les Schwab. You don't HAVE to have that done. |
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Replying to: Trhenning (Nov 08, 2009 8:16 pm) DESCRIPTION Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor which is attached to the crankshaft. If misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTC P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 will be stored. Then, after the misfire has ceased, the MIL will come on. If misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTC P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 will be stored. NOTE: If some of the DTCs listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then troubleshoot the misfire DTC. P0106: MAP sensor P0171, P0172: Fuel supply system P0401, P1491, P1498: EGR system P0441: EVAP incorrect purge flow* P1359, P1361, P1362: TDC sensor P1381, P1382: CYP sensor *: Sedan KL (SE, LX without ABS)/Wagon Possible Cause * Fuel injector clogging, fuel leakage, air leakage * Fuel injector circuit open or shorted * Injector resistor malfunction * Spark plug carbon deposits, fouling, malfunction * Ignition wires open, leaking * Distributor malfunction * Compression low * Valve clearance out of specification |
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Replying to: Trhenning (Nov 08, 2009 8:16 pm)
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