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My 88 isn't fuel injected so I'm not sure the exact location of the relay, I think it may be located under the dash, drivers side.
Mrbill
If anyone has any suggestions about my selt belt alarm I would love to know how to fix it. Read my previous message about 4 up. Thanks for anyones help.
i'm thinking the problem may be in the switch in the run, and not in the seat.
pass the information to someone a bit more familiar with vehicle wiring. maybe they can help. good luck.
There is, however, an access panel for the fuel level tank unit. Could this be what you were looking at? :confuse:
There should be an electrical connector for the fuel pump under the back seat in near proximity to the tank unit. (Assuming) this is the connector you're checking, you should read 12v on the yellow wire and the black wire is ground. I have no idea what the red wire is, but it's not for the fuel pump. It is not shown anywhere on my schematics.
Once you've verified that you have voltage at the pump and a good ground then your main relay is ok.
As far as finding a cheap fuel pump goes, I can only suggest shopping around at parts stores through the yellow pages or surfing the web. If you going to do it yourself, you may want to get your hands on a maintenance manual to see what replacing it involves.
When I would check it in the morning it was fine. You might want to spend a minute and google "Honda main relay" and get some hints that way too.
It could be the sticky thermostat. Items 4 & 6.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat- - cgry1=Accord&catcgry2=1990&catcgry3=4DR+LX&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=WATER+PUMP
If your car is not overheat, I would inspect item #14, TW sensor. But I think it's still good because your CEL did't come on.
Mrbill
The radio must be on and the word "CODE" must show in the display.
Enter the 5 digit code using the preset station buttons.
(the code is printed on the cards that came with your radio)
Be sure to complete the number sequence even if a mistake was made. For example, if you entered the wrong number in the second position, continue entering the last three numbers anyway. A beep will then sound after five digits are entered and the word "CODE" will reappear in the display. You should then enter the correct code.
Once you've entered the correct code sequence the word "CODE should disappear and the radio should operate.
If the correct code is not entered in three successive tries, the radio will not accept entry at this time. You must wait one hour with the radio left ON to re-enter the correct code.
check it out if you are having any rpm surging problems.
I took the uprights off and used an air hammer on the four bolts on the back of the hub. I have heard reports of people leaving the uprights on the car, pulling the axle then reconnecting the lower ball joint. Then they got a big hammer and pounded on the rotor from the back. I was afraid to do that as it renders the car undrivable if you give up on separating the two.
This is true for 90-95 Accords.
Just for kicks I will post the problem. Was coming home the other evening and noticed the car began coasting. I gave it gas and the engine revved into high RPM but no response. I shifted into third thinking maybe the auto shift had snuck into neutral. The car downshifted but as I gave it gas same thing lots of RPM's but no power. I coasted to the shoulder and I noticed (as I came to a stop) steam coming from the right front.
I got a tow home and the next morning inspected the engine. There was fluid underneath on the Transmission cover and it turned out to be anti freeze. I checked oil and Trans fluid and levels were fine. I checked the radiator and it was dry. One great thing about that honda is that It never leaked coolant. I had checked it recently though and it was full so I think whatever happened the other evening caused the water in the radiator to empty. I could not see any hole in a hose or the radiator. I'm thinking a blown head gasket or something. Never saw any rear smoke though when this happened. Only steam in the front
Now the car does not start and sounds very funny when it turns over. It's hard to describe but I can only say that I have never heard that sound before and I have heard a lot of sounds over the years with this car.
Makes my 160,000 miles seem like the car is barely broken in!
Actually, I can't stress enough how important it is to change the oil regularly. I really just got lucky. Anyway I bought the Honda at the time because of it's record for low maintenance and great quality. I'm glad to hear that the new ones are just as good. I start looking today for my new Accord EX-L.