Honda Accord

Here is advice and input from WikiAnswers contributors: No, they aren't good. My 17-year-old has a 97 Accord with 160,000...

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I know on a 1990 Accord there is a plug over the idle speed adjustment. You can pop it out with a ice pick or small screwdriver...

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Just unbolt it. The tricky part is putting it back on, you have to work the belt back onwith a screwdriver or something. I...

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Buy a Fram air filter CF-8603. Follow the step by step directions on the back of the box. This is not difficult and the box...

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You don't need a slidehammer. Just loosen the four bolts about 1-2 turns, put a 10mm socket on there so you don't mushroom the...

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Things You’ll Need: Ramps or a floor jack Jack stands Drain pan Ratchet New drain plug washer Torque wrench New...

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== before you remove the bolts, drain the radiator! put the container under the drain hole in the bottom of the radiator (if you...

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Thats easy, I did the same job to my 90 accord. First buy a fixed antenna, I went to radio shack, something like $12, instead of...

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If it's the same as a '96 accord (which I bet it is), you need to remove the hub assembly and take it to a machine shop. The...

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your speedometer is an electronic one that recieves electric pulses from the speed sensor in the transaxle. first disconnect the...

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If you haven't replaced the relay, check this website. It will show where it is located and how to replace. autorepair.about.com

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I had this problem where both the speedometer and cruise control quit working. The solution was to replace the speed sensor. ...

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make sure the trunk weather stripping is in perfect condition. water runs down the trunk and right into the tail light printed...

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Its take me a while to figured out how to remove that light but after a hour i find it. I got the same problem because mine was...

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I have a Honda Accord 1991. I sprayed the bulb connection with WD-40. This loosened the grit and grime. I didn't get any on...

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THE SPEED SENSOR IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LIKE UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY ON TOP OF THE TRANS, IF YOU LOOK CAREFULLY...

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remove axle nut, remove lower ball joint nut and separate, remove wishbone bolt at lower control arm. pull 4 wheel bearing bolts...

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is it at the front or the similar one at the rear (passenger side) of the engine? Both are two-wire, with green...

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I'm assuming that you are talking about the front lower ball joint as they are the most common. You remove the tire then remove...

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Depending on what size turbo and the kit your going to do. yes standards are better but you can always have a shift kit added to...

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Hey Chandra==It can be a number of theings and needs to be checked out. GoodluckJoe The first thing you should check are...

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This is a very complex and envolved process. Unless you had a donor car available for the switch, it would be cost prohibitive....

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If your bumper is not already off you will find 2 screws (front bumper) or 3 screws (rear bumper).. use a short phillips...

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The large nut will not come off, any suggestions? I used a bent jack handle...put it inbetween the lug nut bolts until it hit...

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No you don't have to drop the transmission in order to replace the slave cylinder, but be careful because it can easily be...

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Very simple! remove the ground wire, remove the three 10mm cap nuts on the top of the valve cover and plug wires,remove the valve...

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By asking the question, you show that you do not know how to do this repair. Serious damage can be done to the engine if this...

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You could, but your engine will enter 'limp mode'. Simply unplugging it would do the trick. The O2 sensor is vital for a fuel...

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I just had to do this a couple of months ago. One replaces only the interior part of the whole headlight. I found no trick to...

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Please provide more details this subject is far to broad to give all the reasons. Please clarify. Hope This Helps,...

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Use a heat gun to heat the glass and plastic moulding. When the plastic softens, pry back the short side a bit then slide a piece...

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If the speedo works and the odometer doesn't, it neeeds to go to the speedo shop as the problem is inside the spedo. GoodluckJoe

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Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and tire. Remove the brake caliper and tie it up somewhere. DO NOT let the caliper...

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so that the dealer can make more money when you need to bring it in :) lol i don't know why it isn't in there. you could always...

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After you drain and refill, turn on the heater all the way hot. Then after 5 minutes open the bleed bolt on the thermostat...

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My educated guess would be that the speed sensor is broken and reading slow, so the cruise control unit doesn't know what speed...

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This must be common as it happened to my 2000 accord at 94K. It is covered by warranty up to 80K I think, and the cost at the...

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Finding information about this kind of thing seems to be very difficult on the big wide web... I have a '96 Honda Accord, myself,...

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The maintenance light automatically starts flashing when you reach a certain mileage. It does not mean that you need to do...

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I just removed the clock lamp from my 2001 Honda Accord. The clock assembly is removed from the dash by simply sliding a thin...

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"Interference engine" means pistons will hit valves if the timing belt breaks. A high-lift cam, which pushes the valves closer to...

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Owner's manual say that 'if the seat belt motor" does not come on after changing the fuses...then move the seat belt mechanism...

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Yes... It most likely isnt the cable! usualy if you live were there is salt on the roads it is just the cable pin were it...

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The specs for the fuse box should be in the user's manual. (For my 1994 Honda Accord EX, the fuse for the lighter as well as the...

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It's easy, you just take out the old one and put in a new one, unless the engine is installed in a vehicle! There are a few...

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it would most likely be a bad or maladjusted stop light switch located on the brake pedal assembly There is rubber plug that is...

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Being a beginner in the DIY (do-it-yourself) area in the automotive world may be a little difficult. If you don't know where...

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I do not now exactly how to change the filter but Mechanics have told me that in order to change the filter, you first have to go...

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1-3-4-2 in a clockwise rotation starting with the top right. from left to righ spark plug "inlets" are 4-3-2-1. so the top right...

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check the owners manual

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It is 60 liters / 15.9 gallons.

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If you haven't found it already, its under the timing belt cover and is typically replaced @ the same interval as the timing belt...

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If the CV boot is torn open forget about re-booting the joint, buy a remanufactured axle and replace it. If the boot is starting...

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Did you have the cooling system flushed out when you replaced all of the above items? Could be a blocked water port, or it maybe...

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The good news is that since the ABS portion of the system is totally seperate, it's no different than changing a non-ABS...

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It's behind the ashtray, under the radio. On my 1997 Accord EX, it is underneath the carpeting on the passenger side...

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all you need is a phillips screwdriver. open the hood, trace your finger up between the headlight and cornerlights, and then over...

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if the door does not open at all, you must (and this is very tricky) remove the door panel from inside the car with door closed....

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The power steering pump and the alternator are mounted in the same way, they have a pivot bolt (like older cars) and a bolt that...

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Buy a Fram air filter CF-8603. Follow the step by step directions on the back of the box. This is not difficult and the box...

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vacuum leak,loose wire in harness to transmission shift module,linkage needs to be adjusted Answer: It doesn't have linkage, it...

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what year is it? is it a four or a v-6? vehicle speed sensors are usually on top of the transaxle. there is a wire harness and a...

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asuming the vehicle has a 4 cylinder, the exhaust manifold would be facing the radiator. 6 cyl. would also have one facing the...

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On a 1996 Honda accord look thru the center of the front grill right side, you will see 2 10mm bolts vertically placed and on the...

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Basically it is just find, unhook, and replace. The hard part is finding it. Try www.autozone.com and look in the component...

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It is behind the glove box. Remove the glove box (3screws, 1 on the left side and 2on the bottom). Remove the glove box lower...

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Check the fuse. If it is a factory radio , It would be best to take it to a dealer and get then to put in the security code...

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replace it

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The pump has a slot for adjusting the belt. The bolt to loosen this is reachable through the power steering pump pulley. Not much...

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The turn signal flasher on a 98 Honda Accord is located under the steering column on driver's side. It is a black box...

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A weak or bad fuel pump. When youu turn a corner you cause the fuel in the fuel tank to move abruptly from one side of the tank...

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If the CV boot is torn open forget about re-booting the joint, buy a remanufactured axle and replace it. If the boot is starting...

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The only fix is to replace it. If you are mechanicly inclined, this is a doable deal. Before you replace the sensor you...

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Switch underneath brake pedal allows shifting of gear once pedal is pressed. May not be working. Dealership charges about $79 to...

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Hey Josh==The connection should be on or near the a/c muffler-dryer. Unless you have gauges you don't know if it needs freon or...

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If it is an automatic the dipstick is on left side of engine bay, down on side of trans closest to you, a little hard to see.

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used window should be around $20-$50 dollars and about $60 to install.

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My 94 Accord drivers side window has done pretty much the same the thing - altho' mine completely dropped out of the cradle and I...

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if you are looking at engine at your right hand should be a dipstick colored orange and look past the dipstick and you will see a...

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you have to take the glove box and a series of plastic obstructions in the way before you reach the housing for the air filters...

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This is a repair best left to the experts. Severe engine damage will occur if the repair is done incorrectly. The Chilton's...

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Buy a new one. Remove the old one and replace it with the new one you bought. Pretty simple.

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Hey Joe==It is in the fuel line sot trace the line from the tank up to the engine. GoodluckJoe The primary filter...

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Yes this is a complex problem however if you are comfortable with some tools here is a step by step answer for you... Step 1)...

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The thermostatis in the water jacket at the gearbox or right hand end of the engine block at the top, follow the top radiator...

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you will have to pay around $12-$15 but definitely pick up a Haynes or Chiltons manual for your car. it is a must have!!! it...

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Hi there, You proboly don't have to change the knob itself, if you look at the side of the heating duct itself by the floor...

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I lined up the marks that i could see,...it started ok ..but number 1 cylinder has 0 compression... figures it bent a valve when...

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Oil leaks from the timing belt cover may be a sign that the oil is actually leaking past either the camshaft oil seal or...

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What fluid? Water, antifreeze, oil, power sterring, transmission, windshield washer, brake, what? Not meaning to be nasty, but...

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Tushar, With a Honda, as long as the scheduled maintenance is followed 113K miles is not even half the life of the engine....

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Here are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers: I'm not too certain how much it costs, but I have the same problem with my 1988...

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Also, this could also be a corroded thermostat in need of replacement. This just happened to my '89 Accord where I needed to...

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In most cases, the thermostat will be in a housing that can be located by following the upper radiator hose back to its...

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Leaking heater core almost 100% of the time. Replace heater core. The head gasket seperates the top part of the engine...

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weak fuel pump.

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Most cars have certain things you have to do to them to set the timeing. Get a manual on your car and that will help on the next...

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It takes a refrigerant recovery system to properly work on the a/c I agree almost all ac work should be left to the pros. ...

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I've got the V6, just remove the radiator fan directly in front of the alternator. The fan has 2 screw bolts(10mm) on top, 1 on...

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it's a function of the shift-position sensor switch (automatic) which is in the center console.

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