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#895 of 1770 EGR by vtectuner90 Jun 22, 2007 (6:53 am)
Well what happened was i did a code reading on a check engine light and it said that there was insufficent flow from the EGR valve. so I purchased a new one and about a week and a half later the check engine light came back on saying there was still insufficent air flow from the egr valve. I installed it correctly also replacing the gasket. any ideas? Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jun 22, 2007 2:23 pm)
#896 of 1770 Struts at 90K? SRS Intermittent problem? by channel121 Jun 22, 2007 (2:11 pm)
1)My mechanic told me I have leaking struts which would cost $451 to repair. He said that it should last another 1-2 months. I didn't notice anything wrong but I have trust in this mechanic. I looked around but it seems no one has answered this question. Is this the right price?   2)My SRS light comes on intermittently. The dealership told me that they can't do anything; that the airbag will still work. I read the service bulletin and it seems to address ONLY if the SRS is on permanently. I am worried it may be masking a larger issue. Does it need to be replaced (it has been replaced once or twice already back in 2002.)? Is the dealership giving me the run around?   Is there page that lists normal honda repairs and the cost associated? I see the normal mileage repairs an such but nothing specific. Replies to this message: blufz1 (Jun 22, 2007 2:33 pm) channel121 (Jun 22, 2007 2:54 pm)
#897 of 1770 Re: EGR [vtectuner90] by elroy5 Jun 22, 2007 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: vtectuner90 (Jun 22, 2007 6:53 am) There was probably nothing wrong with the Valve. The EGR ports in the intake probably need to be cleaned out. I used to have a link with a How-to, but I can't find it now. I'll look again. Would you do it yourself, or pay a mechanic to do it?
#898 of 1770 Re: Struts at 90K? SRS Intermittent problem? [channel121] by blufz1 Jun 22, 2007 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: channel121 (Jun 22, 2007 2:11 pm) If you have a package in the passenger seat it can cause the light to come on. Replies to this message: channel121 (Jun 22, 2007 2:54 pm)
#899 of 1770 Re: Struts at 90K? SRS Intermittent problem? [blufz1] by channel121 Jun 22, 2007 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: blufz1 (Jun 22, 2007 2:33 pm) Yes, I am aware of that. And I don't worry about my book bag not getting the airbag;) It's when my passenger shifts in the car, say getting something from the glovebox or leaning to the right to look out the window it will go off and on. This is normal too?   <BTW, have I told you how much I appreciate all the help you have given? My old mechainic used to tell me what was wrong, what to look for to prevent issues, what to not waste my money on, etc. He always wanted me to understand how my car worked. I think half was his love of hondas and the other half he wanted women to know how to take care of their cars and not be afraid. It's sad that I can now see how much he started ripping me off in the last few years(me: "my trannie's running funny"- him:"oh let me do a valve adjust for $2-300-----never mentioning the warranty issue). Wish there was somewhere to complain and warn others (I already complained to him about a minor thing and let's just say it didn't get any better). So thank you all!>
#900 of 1770 What the heck? by channel121 Jun 22, 2007 (7:19 pm)
In addition to the struts leaking, the mechanic neglected to tell me on the phone that my "cam and crank seals are leaking with drive belts replaced (Est. $542)." I saw that on the receipt just now. Ok, if I just had those replaced last week while getting a timing belt why in the world would they be leaking now? And wouldn't this be HIS problem to fix? I am starting to get really down since this 2000 Accord is running me $2000 in repairs this year. I never spent so much (or am being told to spend so much) $$$ for my civic and it was 10 years old. Replies to this message: blufz1 (Jun 22, 2007 8:14 pm) elroy5 (Jun 22, 2007 8:28 pm)
#901 of 1770 Re: What the heck? [channel121] by blufz1 Jun 22, 2007 (8:14 pm)
Replying to: channel121 (Jun 22, 2007 7:19 pm) Take the car to a Honda dealer and get a second opinion.
#902 of 1770 Re: What the heck? [channel121] by elroy5 Jun 22, 2007 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: channel121 (Jun 22, 2007 7:19 pm) Finding a good mechanic is hard enough, but you also have to find an honest mechanic. If you know little or nothing about cars, you are at the mercy of whatever the guy tells you. I can make simple repairs myself, and a friend's father is a mechanic, so I'm lucky in that regard. If you don't know a good mechanic, I think the best bet is the dealership. The dealership will overcharge you, but at least you have a good chance of getting it fixed right. Some other shops will overcharge you, and still not fix the car.
#903 of 1770 Dealership here I come.... by channel121 Jun 22, 2007 (10:23 pm)
You got it! I was thinking just that. The dealership I took it to for warranty work tried to pad the bill(but only $40 more, not 1K) before but it's worth a try. Thanks for the feedback. I am getting the jist that maybe this guy isn't above board. Darn, in business over 50 years...oh well.   So I am right in saying that the cam seals and crank seals are ONE thing on the car; that once they are replaced there are no OTHER cam or crank seals to replace? Have you ever even heard of the struts leaking at 91K? I noticed that since these probs were not noted on this site that it perhaps was not prevalent.....
#904 of 1770 dent fix by srx2870 Jun 24, 2007 (11:53 am)
thanks for all the good people who helped me with my last question.   I got a dent on the side of the car, still dont know what made it, it is not a big dent and i guess it is very easy to fix. anyone know around how much to fix a dent? Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jun 24, 2007 1:07 pm)

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