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You might have a look for online repair manuals - I know that several sources for these have been mentioned, so it might be worth doing a Forums message search on those terms to see which have been recommended frequently. It could be as simple as a fuse. Replacing a fuse usually only requires tools that I am authorized to use (fingers, and maybe a screwdriver to access the panel).
If that's not it, you may end up having to check electrical bits like relays, and will involve checking voltage. Your interest in doing this may vary based on your comfort level with wiring.
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For the record, it took the mechanic 25 minutes; he removed the chrome grill insert and a black panel covering my radiator. I spent $35 on the install, $29.99+tax on the horn, made by Blazer.
Now my '06 Honda sounds like an older one, with the "beep" sound instead of a deeper "honk" noise, like American cars have always had. Oh well.
I had my own issues with the horns on my 88 Accord. Both would not function. I live in Wisconsin and they use alot of road salt. The salt had worked it's way into the horns and corroded the electrical contact inside. I was able to get them functioning again by tapping each horn with a hammer. Tapping vibrated the contact enough to clean off corrosion for them to start working again. That lasted for about a year and the problem returned. I tried to disassemble the horn but they were so corroded on the outside, I just ended up replacing them with aftermarket horns.
Mrbill
any ideas?
Corkscrew
tune-up (inspect spark plugs, cap, rotor, wires, etc).
fuel filter (replace)
bad gasoline (take a test sample)
vacuum leaks (test with a smoke machine)
tight valve clearance (check with feeler gauge)
bad compression (have this tested)
then you may have to spring for a new carburetor as a last resort. This unfortunately will not be cheap.
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Hope this helps
Corkscrew
I have a 1989 Accord LXi. 3 months ago I had the water pump replaced. Apparently whoever had the vehicle before me stripped the alternator tensioner belt when they replaced the alternator.
Since then I have been on a search for this bolt since it seems Honda no longer carries any parts for this vehicle. I have also been unsuccessful in finding a replacement from local junkyards in Upstate NY.
Can anyone help me out here?
Thanks.
Joe
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Hope this helps.
Corkscrew
I wiggled and radio would come back on. So lets make it short lightly glue common household staple to fuse. Now fuse fits tighter radio stays on
Not sure if will blow if necessary but the alternative is to remove fuse box try to fix from inside
if won't run unless holding throttle open it connects to idle shutdown to stop runon if ground is broken won't idle.
I wiggled and radio would come back on. So lets make it short lightly glue common household staple to fuse. Now fuse fits tighter radio stays on
Not sure if will blow if necessary but the alternative is to remove fuse box try to fix from inside
http://www.pauldesign.ru/honda/shopmanual/62se322.pdf
Only has 89,000 miles on it. It did sit for several years with very little use prior to me driving it before.
I work on cars but I do older chevys and such with simple carbs and mechanics. This car requires a road map to follow all the vacuum and sensors all over the engine.
Last note, I have a buyer for this car but I dont want to sell him something that doesnt work. I just need it to run decent so he can buy it.
Thanks,
Walter
You might try adding some fresh gas, changing the fuel filter, tightening up the carb base nuts, checking for vacuum leaks, broken vacuum hoses, etc (don't forget the power brake hose!) and see how that goes.
Maybe a little carb cleaner wouldn't hurt either.
Rebuilding that carburetor can be quite tricky, so best avoided.
Anyway, in 6 months gas can turn bad very easily.
Mrbill
If that's what is happening, first thing I'd do is look for a leak in the clutch hydraulics. Check your clutch master cylinder to see if there's any fluid in it.
It spills a little bit of oil and i feel that it does not drive at its full capacity.
I was told it was the transmission but i dont wanna put it alot if money into the car and that not be it.
The car drives okay but when we come to a stop, it begins to shake.. like really shake,
(I'm not much of a car person, clearly)
Does anyone know what ir could posibly be?
When was your last tune up?