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#1771 of 1936 1998 Accord EX 4 cyl dying by abqjfc Jul 14, 2009 (6:20 pm)
My 1998 Honda Accord EX has taken to dying driving down the road and/or not starting until after a few tries.   When starting the car, the engine turns over but immediately dies. The car "sees" the key and the indicator goes off, but, no dice.   Turning off the ignition and starting the process again seems to get the car started.   Not sure if it is related to steering wheel position.   More often when it's warm or hot, but still random.   Any thoughts? Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jul 14, 2009 7:45 pm)
#1772 of 1936 Re: 1998 Accord EX 4 cyl dying [abqjfc] by elroy5 Jul 14, 2009 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: abqjfc (Jul 14, 2009 6:20 pm) I'm guessing it's the electrical part of the ignition switch. If you start the car, but don't let the key go all the way back to II position will it keep running? That points to the ignition switch. There may have been a recall on the switch for your car. I would check that out first. You may get it fixed free of charge, if there was a recall.
#1773 of 1936 Re: drivers side ball joint [mentiya] by mldd2003 Jul 17, 2009 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: mentiya (Nov 15, 2008 6:48 pm) What happened to your car?   I have a 1999 Accord, was told and shown that the upper control arms/ball joints are loosen, I saw it was not more than 1/2 (up and down). hope to learn from your experience. Thanks!
#1774 of 1936 Re: drivers side ball joint [cantankerous] by mldd2003 Jul 17, 2009 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: cantankerous (Nov 23, 2008 4:21 pm) I have a 1999 Accord, was told and shown that the upper control arms/ball joints are loosen, I saw it was not more than 1/2 (up and down). hope to learn from your experience. Thanks!
#1775 of 1936 Oil in Radiator - 1999 Accord LX by aztraz Jul 23, 2009 (2:24 pm)
For the past 2 months I've been having a problem with oil in the radiator. It all started when I got small punctures in two radiator hoses and the car ran hot really badly. I've replaced all the hoses, even the top and bottom ones. Now it's just a matter of replacing the head and/or gasket I suppose.   My main question is this: What are the odds replacing the head and gasket will do the job? How likely is it I have a cracked block instead? I've seen other forums where other people have had the same problem, and 9 times out of 10 it's a bad head and gasket, but it's that 1 scenario where it's a cracked block that worries me. Is it worth it try to replace the head and gasket and hope for the best, or am I taking to big of a risk on the off chance my engine's block is damaged?   Specs: 99 Accord LX, 4 cyl, 2.3L, ULEV V-TECH, auto trans.   Thank you in advance for any advice. Replies to this message: mitchflorida (Jul 23, 2009 4:39 pm) aztraz (Jul 25, 2009 11:32 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 23, 2009 5:10 pm)
#1776 of 1936 Re: Oil in Radiator - 1999 Accord LX [aztraz] by mitchflorida Jul 23, 2009 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: aztraz (Jul 23, 2009 2:24 pm) What are the costs involved? Replies to this message: aztraz (Jul 25, 2009 11:32 am)
#1777 of 1936 Re: Oil in Radiator - 1999 Accord LX [aztraz] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 23, 2009 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: aztraz (Jul 23, 2009 2:24 pm) Here's an interesting video that might help you:   VIDEO ON CRACKED BLOCKS/HEADS
#1778 of 1936 99 Accord LX Timing mark sequence by aztraz Jul 25, 2009 (11:27 am)
Anyone know the timing sequence or have the diagram for a 99 Honda Accord LX 4 cyl 2.3 L ULEV VTECH? I'm getting those repairs I mentioned earlier done and that's the only missing piece to the puzzle.   Can't find the Honda repair manual or the Chilton/Haynes books in stock anywhere except online and I need the info a lot sooner than when they can be shipped.
#1779 of 1936 Re: Oil in Radiator - 1999 Accord LX [mitchflorida] by aztraz Jul 25, 2009 (11:32 am)
Replying to: mitchflorida (Jul 23, 2009 4:39 pm) I found a new head for less than 350, I got the head gasket set for 100, and my labor guy is willing to do the job off the clock for 400 bucks. Total with oil, new filter and coolant, about 875.   I might not even need the head, so if I have to return it that'll save me about 275 (350 minus 75 dollar restock fee to send it back)
#1780 of 1936 Suspension by lucas123 Jul 26, 2009 (8:52 am)
I own a '98 honda accord and the ride has been getting a little rougher with more rattling over bumps recently. I replaced the front with stock shocks from a friend's accord (who totaled the car) about 4 years ago. The back were replaced about 3.5 years ago with monroe sensatrac. I live in Los angeles and frequently drive on the winding sunset blvd. Would replacing my shocks/struts with monroe vs. KyB Gr-2 make much difference? Or do I need to get better struts? Tokico? (I know those can be pricer) Also, agility handling is not as crisp as before (it is 10 years old). What about sway bars? Or changing the sway bar bushing kit? My tires are not too bad right now (yokoh....brands), so I'm not worried about that. I'm trying to keep my car for another 1-2 years, but was wondering what the best thing would be to do to keep good agility and suspension. I don't mind if it's a little stiff like my friend's Acura Tsx....that handles really well...thanks.

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