Honda Accord (1998-2002) Maintenance and Repair

Hey so I think I might be having a similar problem with my accord. It's a 2001 Accord ex I just drove it over 200k miles. The problem has been going on for about 6 months now. Although I think mine might be slightly different; the only time the a/c doesn't work is when the dashboard a/c lights won't turn on. But once the a/c lights are on the a/c works great.

I've spoken with a friend of mine who is great with cars and he thinks it could just be a bad ground behind the dashboard. Problem is if he is right I have absolutely no experience with dashboards and those can be very complicated.

So question is if he is wrong what is the problem and if he is right where can I get reliable info. on how to remove the dash and fix it?

Thanks for the help.

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Mr_Shiftright (Aug 02, 2012 6:39 pm)
- dcman19 (Aug 18, 2012 6:18 pm)
  - Mr_Shiftright (Aug 19, 2012 7:45 am)

#2232 of 2254 Re: a/c issue [dcman19] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 02, 2012 (6:39 pm)

Replying to: dcman19 (Aug 02, 2012 5:41 pm)

I don't think that's a plausible diagnosis---the AC light won't go on because the AC circuit hasn't engaged the compressor.

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dcman19 (Aug 18, 2012 6:18 pm)
- Mr_Shiftright (Aug 19, 2012 7:45 am)

#2233 of 2254 bulb repalcement by theriver

Aug 04, 2012 (6:51 am)

02 sedan automatic with 135K. The bulb on the floor shift blew. No big deal, but is there an easy way to replace. I looked on-line and saw some directions but they were not right on for this model/yr.

thanks

#2234 of 2254 2001 odometer scrambling by belwah87

Aug 07, 2012 (8:07 am)

I've got a 2001 EX-L V6 that I'm about to try to sell. It has 81,000 miles on it. For about the last two years, the odometer often doesn't display the mileage in a readable form -- some of the lines on the readout don't show up, so you can't see the mileage. The miles change properly, it's just impossible to read them on the odometer at times. It doesn't bother me that much, and the problem is intermittant. Unfortunately, the dealer when doing scheduled maintenance one time recorded the mileage in the 90,000 mile range, even though it was really in the 70,000 mile range at the time, and it was reported to Carfax, so now it looks like there's a mileage inconsistency (even though the car really does have only 81,000 miles.)
Three questions -- any idea how I can fix the odometer display so that it always shows the miles driven? How much is it likely to cost? Can I fix it without making it look like I've played with the odometer?

#2235 of 2254 Re: a/c issue [Mr_Shiftright] by dcman19

Aug 18, 2012 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 02, 2012 6:39 pm)

Ok thats fine, I'm guessing that also explains why the a/c blows normal air no matter what the speed when the light won't work. Is the compressor working even though a/c isn't then? I get the feeling it's an electrical problem with getting the air cold. Because everything else about the a/c system works great. I've also noticed that the mileage number tends to short out so only the bottom half of the numbers on the odometer show from time to time. Is the problem related?

Thanks for the help.

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Mr_Shiftright (Aug 19, 2012 7:45 am)

#2236 of 2254 Re: a/c issue [dcman19] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 19, 2012 (7:45 am)

Replying to: dcman19 (Aug 18, 2012 6:18 pm)

yeah even if you have automatic climate control (that is, just dial a number), the AC light has to be on for the AC compressor to be presumed to be working. If you observe the AC clutch on the front of the compressor, you'll see that the front half spins with the belt, but the back half won't turn unless it gets an electrical signal from your controls.

#2237 of 2254 Floor Mats For 2001 Accord by sahondabuyer

Sep 22, 2012 (10:43 pm)

Anyone know the best (and cheapest) place to buy replacement carpet floor mats for a 2001 Accord? I've seen a few option online but most don't look like the original ones.

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jodar96 (Sep 23, 2012 6:35 am)

#2238 of 2254 Re: Floor Mats For 2001 Accord [sahondabuyer] by jodar96

Sep 23, 2012 (6:35 am)

Replying to: sahondabuyer (Sep 22, 2012 10:43 pm)

The 2001 Honda OEM floor mats at an on line Honda dealer; H and A Accessories in Citrus Heights, CA cost $64. I buoght a set for my old 2001 Accord. Those 98-2002 year mats were top quality and heavy weight mats.

The newer model Honda mats are thin and cheap and cost the same!

Joe

#2239 of 2254 2002 Honda Coupe fuse box problems by johhnywalker

Oct 31, 2012 (2:22 pm)

So my boy had to get his car inspected but it failed due to his SRS light being on so he looked on line and read something that said he could turn it off with a paper clip. He messed up and stuck the paperclip into the SRS fuse port and im guessing it shorted the car because now nothing works. actually his headlights and his inner lights work thats it, he has to use his key to open it....Any suggestions??

Oh p.s I told him not to jump it because i did not want to cause more problems

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