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#1445 of 2004 Re: 2002 Accord won't start [henry88] by kiawah Jul 10, 2008 (4:15 am)
Replying to: henry88 (Jul 07, 2008 1:47 pm) The best way to determine, is to take your vehicle to an autoparts chain (pepboys, autozone, etc), where they have a device which will do an alterntator and battery load test. This is a free service. This will put both the alternator and battery under a resistive load, verifying that the alternator diodes are good and delivering both the voltage and current they are rated at, and that the battery is holding the charge correctly.
#1446 of 2004 Re: 2001 Accord coupe A/C filter yes or no? [nova] by willis3 Jul 11, 2008 (7:22 am)
Replying to: nova (Jul 08, 2008 11:57 am) The filter you are referring to is the cabin filter.   This can be easily replaced, just follow the directions, which you can find here.   He has a link on the page to a Acrobat file that you download that shows pictures.
#1447 of 2004 98 Accord electrical problem by 201w17 Jul 14, 2008 (8:31 am)
In May, we had pretty major work done on our accord (70K miles): new rear brake pads, new timing belt, new battery, new sway bar links and ball joints, oil change, fluid change, cabin filter - all by a honda dealer, hoping that would be it for a very long time. Recently, brake, battery, and door open lights came on, stayed on, and the car gradually died while on a trip. A local mechanic replaced the alternator. On the 500 mile drive home, the lights began to all come on again, but only when the rpm's hit 1000. Does anyone have any idea what we should expect when we take it back to the dealer for testing? Could their work have caused any of this? Replies to this message: zoinks68 (Jul 31, 2008 11:32 am) thegraduate (Aug 04, 2008 7:36 am)
#1448 of 2004 Re: Timing Belt replace - 2000 V6 Accord [mistry125] by brigits Jul 17, 2008 (9:14 am)
Replying to: mistry125 (Apr 28, 2008 10:13 am) Hi. Did you ever find out what the stalling problem was on your Honda? I am having the same problem with a 2002 V6 and have about 150K miles. It only happens sporatically but it's happened 3 times now. I have it in to be checked today and they were suggesting it could be my exhaust system needed to be cleaned.
#1449 of 2004 When should I replace the brakes? by ams5 Jul 17, 2008 (11:59 am)
I have an 2002 Honda Accord V6. A little bit more than 70,000 miles. I went to Honda dealer service this morning. I told the advisor there that when I press the brake, the sterling wheel shakes. He called and said it is because the brakes are worn out. It is impossible. I had the brake replaced (front - last year and rear - two years ago) by Midas. He said they are not Honda brakes and are not good. But still. They should last longer than 5 years, at least! He said there are only 4 mm left for the front and 5 mm left for the rear. How can the front brakes wear off faster than the rear brakes? Does anyone know anything about brake? How far can I drive with those brakes (in distance and in month)? Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jul 17, 2008 1:07 pm) canddmeyer (Jul 21, 2008 2:18 am)
#1450 of 2004 Re: When should I replace the brakes? [ams5] by elroy5 Jul 17, 2008 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: ams5 (Jul 17, 2008 11:59 am) How quickly your brake pads wear, depends a lot on how much you use them. Someone who drives mostly on the highway (not much brake use) can go a long time with the same pads. If your steering wheel shakes when you apply the brakes, you could have warped rotors (which would be an even larger expense ). Unless you can check the brakes yourself, I guess you have to take his word for it, or get a second opinion (from somewhere other than Midas ).
#1451 of 2004 Re: When should I replace the brakes? [ams5] by canddmeyer Jul 21, 2008 (2:18 am)
Replying to: ams5 (Jul 17, 2008 11:59 am) You could ride the brakes until they squeal, but since you have a shimmy, you shouldn't wait any longer as the rotors need to be turned, or possibly replaced. The shimmy will also put unnecessary wear and tear on other parts of the car.   I don't know what Midas uses for brake pads, but let's just say there is the good stuff and there is the better stuff. The front brakes will usually wear out faster because most of the weight is on the front end of the car, especially under braking. Midas probably has a lifetime warranty on the pads, but you'll basically be paying Midas for another brake job minus the cost of the pads if you return there to cash in on your warranty.   Your choice, but I'd have the dealer or a shop specializing in Honda's take care of this if it was me.
#1452 of 2004 engine whine by jazzchaz Jul 21, 2008 (9:19 am)
i have a pre-owned 2000 Accord SE/V6 with 79k, and am suddenly hearing a whine at start-up....is this possibly related to the timing belt, or is it the beginnings of alternator or power steering pump problems?....thank you Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jul 21, 2008 10:49 am) jazzchaz (Jul 22, 2008 2:44 pm)
#1453 of 2004 Re: engine whine [jazzchaz] by thegraduate Jul 21, 2008 (10:49 am)
Replying to: jazzchaz (Jul 21, 2008 9:19 am) I wouldn't suspect the timing belt with a whine, but the alternator would be suspect. I wouldn't act on what I say though - I'm not a mechanic, just know what I've heard and seen, and a whine could indicate the alternator. Are you having any indicator lamps? Noticing flickering headlights/dash lights, especially when the engine is under load (A/C on, idling)? Replies to this message: jazzchaz (Jul 22, 2008 2:44 pm)
#1454 of 2004 Re: engine whine [thegraduate] by jazzchaz Jul 22, 2008 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 21, 2008 10:49 am) ....haven't seen any flickering as of yet...the whine sounds like a power steering pump, it's sustained, and the sound doesn't variate when i turn the steering wheel, and when i looked at the pump reservoir, the fluid appears to be fluctuating, like coolant flow looks like when you have the cap removed....then after about 5min. or so, the whine stops and all is well....purplexing

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