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thank you so much for your help. i'm going to try it next weekend....i'll keep my fingers crossed! Kinda weird though.......it hasn't done it since i posted the last message. :confuse:
Thanks again
1990 Legend LS Coupe
The airconditioning on my 91 Legend sometimes works fine and at times it doesn't blow cold (the radio display does this on/off thing too). I took it to the dealer, who found no leaks but topped off the refrigerant in the compressor, then thought the electrical relays might be at fault and now says that there is a problem with Electronic Control Unit's grounding.
I haven't been able to get a clear answer from him about whether replacing the ECU is a safety concern or not. For example, does it control the transmission or the ABS or if all it does is control the compressor and maybe the radio display. It would be helpful if someone could shed light on what the ECU does and does not control or if there are several ECUs each with a different set of purposes.
Thanks in advance!
My 1992 Acura Legend Coupe v6 engine with 5-speed manual transmission
Any clues appreciated. TIA.
PS. The mechanic wants to change clutch slate and master. He said "hydralic part has slow internal leak and needs to be changed." It is normal wear and tear of the part. Clutch and transmission have been already been changed 4 months ago.
Straight from a reputable auto repair website:
"Definition: The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) controls the fuel injection system, ignition timing, and the idle speed control system. The ECU also interrupts the operation of the air conditioning and EGR systems, and controls power to the fuel pump (through the control relay). The ECU consists of an 8-bit microprocessor, random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), and an input/output interface.
Based on information from the input sensors (engine coolant temperature, barometric pressure, air flow, etc.), the ECU determines optimum settings for the output actuators (injection, idle speed, ignition timing, etc.)."
But, I do own a '92 Legend L.. with around 40K on the clock...
Before I bought it from my uncle, he had a few dealers tell him that they would put it on their lot for $8500, and probably get $7500 out of it... this was a couple years ago...
The Legend is very popular, and the LS model even more so.... but, it seems prices have started to tail off a little, as it gets harder every year to find nice examples...
Not sure if this is a dealer or private seller, but if the car is in good shape, in accord with the low miles, then I'd say it should probably bring $6500-$7500... The lower end from a private seller, and the upper end from a dealer...
With that mileage, I can't see it going under $6K, unless it has some bad custom work or is an iffy color, or some other problem...
Hopefully, some of our members will chime in with some recent pricing experiences.. (I got a family deal on mine).
regards,
kyfdx
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What are the trouble areas I should look for? Isn't the tranny an issue for some years? Also, wasn't there a hefty HP increase for the last year or two on the 6 speed. I saw some information a while ago and can't find it now. Any help is appreciated.
Also as an enthusiastic car person, what other great buys would you suggest. I like the idea of an old early 80's low miles supra. I saw one going for 14k. I love the idea of getting a car for 8K and selling it in 3 years for 7k. Grand National may not lose much value either but good ones tend to cost a tad more. Sorry to digress but Acura sure did a good job way back then and I'm wondering if anything can compete before I sell my G and have to decide.
leather seat, and driver side power seat. The leather on the front seats cracks pretty badly.
I want to cover it with a seat cover. I'm using a t-shirt to cover it for now. But because of the bucket seat shape, the back doesn't fit well at all.
Anyone uses a seat cover of some sort to cover their seat ??
If so, can you tell me how good they fit, what brand, and what price ??
Thanks,
- Henry.
Mechanically I haven't heard anything being a common problem for the Legend. There has been a few electrical issues. By the way, mine is for sale...black on black LS 6spd Type II, runs awesome, custome paint, ground effects and performance suspension etc.
Oh, and if you're in the market, I call dibs!
http://www.delrayacura.com/
You might also try asking Terry (rroyce10) in our Real-World Trade-In Values discussion. Be sure to include all the necessary information that is listed above the post box.
I asked the question here specifically because it looked to me like the Edmunds price was low, and I wanted a second opinion. Based on this one data point it looks like dealers can get premium pricing on really good examples.
Sounds like the market answered your question, though ... even though it wasn't what you wanted to hear.
I love the style of the Legend and I am considering buying a 91 Legend LS sedan for $5,000 with 72,000 miles, or a 94 Legend LS sedan with 65,000 @ $7,000.....Does anyone know about the differences between these two model years...things to check on, repairs?, engine problems or suspension changes?, etc....I have done a bit of homework on Edmunds and other sites, and the price seems fair....I was just trying to find a real person who has had some experience with either or both...Thanks!!
The suggestions about the VSS and squirrel cage blower motor are dead on. Had both problems in my Accord, both are user replaceable though the blower motor is fun to wrangle into position behind the glovebox. Might wanna let someone else deal with that. The VSS is absurdly easy, hardest part is getting to the bolts.
good luck!
Once a car gets to be that age, it is all about the condition of that particular car.. If they are asking $2500, I would think that the car has problems or is showing it's age..
I wouldn't buy anything off of Autotrader, without making a trip to inspect it, first...
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kyfdx
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{2}Another thing, the gauge that tells you when your car is getting hot, a few times it went close to H in the red :shades: , than when we gunned the motor, it gradually went down. This happened when we were like in a fast food line or waiting awhile in traffic. Is it the thermostat sticking, cuz as quickly as it went up, it shot right back down!! WIERD!! Owner of a 91 Acura Legend 4DR
Legends are notorious for cooling problems, especially having to do with operation of the cooling fans. Best to have them and their electronic switches checked. Some owners have had to rig up manual switches, though I think thats a last ditch solution.
good luck!
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