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Honda Accord (1990-1993) Maintenance and Repair

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  • kuhlmamakuhlmama Member Posts: 2
    My 1990 Honda suddenly stopped engaging and the engine just raced as if it were in newtral. After checking for a TCM code I got a code of 15. What does that mean? How can I fix it?
  • kevsabokevsabo Member Posts: 3
    thanks to kev in Chigago to my request for screaching problem!!yes it was the distributor...main internal bearing
    had collapsed!dont know how the car was still running!!!
    any way its not as huge a job as you might think to strip dizzy down and remove bearing....a new replacement bearing is apparntley available, i am awaiting new one arriving at my local [non-permissible content removed] parts place...should go back together again fairly easily if but a lttle fiddly. ive took pics of the strip down if any body needs some to see what theyre up against!! just email me at
    kevsabo@blueyonder.co.uk
    and i gladly send you them and give you some guidelines
    regards from Kev un Edinburgh Scotland :)
  • troubled01troubled01 Member Posts: 1
    :confuse: HELP ME PLEASE :confuse:
    My 1990 Honda Accord has the automatic tranny and here about 3 months ago I got stuck in a snow drift and rocked it out, well shortly after I noticed if you put it in reverse and if you got on the gas at all it would grind. Now it grinds all the time (it sounds like you are trying to shift a manual with out using the clutch). I am so confused with what it is doing, if you push it out backwards from a parking spot you can drive it around town all day long with no problems as long as you dont need to back up. Do any of you guys have any ideas what might be causing this? If so e-mail me or I will check back here to see. Thanks Troubled01
  • kuhlmamakuhlmama Member Posts: 2
    OK, so I didn't recieve any answers, but on my own I found out that the code of 15 means a missing or defective ignition output signal. Sorry, but I am automobile illiterate. I just can't afford to just go to a garage and trust them to do whatever. I need to have information. What exactly is this related to and how is it fixed? Any information will be helpful. :cry:
  • lastwraithlastwraith Member Posts: 350
    I have a '90 Accord that is sputtering / bucking gently on acceleration from a stop or any low speed acceleration. I tracked it down to a bad EGR valve (or at least I've seemed to). When I disconnect the 4P connector from the EGR, the car will stutter until the CEL lights up and I'm assuming the car then bypasses the info from the assumed bad EGR because it stops exhibiting the sputter after that.

    My question is, does the car actually bypass the EGR after the CEL and that is why it operates smoothly therafter?

    Now I will post a list of possible problems for my symptoms in case someone else should need it.

    Sputtering on Accel problem (happens mostly when low in gears and at
    idle)

    1) Check for engine codes (jump connector), check air filter for blockage

    2) Check plug wires and spark plugs

    3) Disconnect EGR valve and roadtest (check EGR passages)

    4) Check main fuel relay if problem happens when hot

    5) Check fuel filter, fuel pump (injector possibly even-try
    cleaner in tank and/or test with NOID light)?

    6) vacuum leak?

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    The following are excerpts from various sources - mostly nwesgroups, etc
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    After I had it fixed I found a lot of articles online saying that clogged egr valve passages are the leading cause for idling issues. I would suggest removing your manifold, check that tube, replace manifold gaskets since it's already off, clean throttle body as it should come off
    with the manifold, inspect idle air control valve since it will be easily accessible then and see if you can clean it.
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    No clicking as such. When accellerating I can turn slightly right and off the driveline and the shudder will reduce.

    -Check your strut bearings. If they are worn, the top of the strut can wobble left and right as the car accellerates causing a vibration. turning will place a load in one direction and reduce the shudder. it kinda feels like the wheels are out of balance except you feel the vibration
    through the car floor and frame more than you do through the steering wheel. you can check this by jacking the front of the car up and grabbing the top of the strut as high as you can and see if there is any play.
    would the rumble (absolutely nothing compared to the
    >accelleration stuff) be from a possibly warn engine/tranny mount?
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    Does the shaking occur as you pass through the 40 - 45 mph range? I had this problem on an 89 with about the same mileage. Had the trans checked, but found no problem. Replaced the motor mounts but shaking persisted. Then replaced both axle half shafts (constant velocity joints) and that fixed it.
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    I also get shaking on acceleration in my 92 Accord 5spd.
    What could be causing this? Acceleration is the ONLY time I get it.

    -usually that is an inner cv joint gone bad.
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    shaking under accelerating is 95% of all times caused by the worn out inner CV joints
  • getrightgetright Member Posts: 1
    I am haveing extreme difficulty finding out why the 10amp and 7.5amp underhood fuses to the ecu keep poping. The 7.5amp fuse pops as soon as the battery is connected the 10amp pops after the ignion is turned on. I think the ecu is causeing this. everything else in the circut has pretty much been ruled out i think. has anyone else had this problem i've been dealing with this for a while. this is on a 90 accord AT by the way.
  • biggs777biggs777 Member Posts: 1
    1990 automatic will not register neutral, reverse, or park when shifting from D4, or D3. As a result you can not get the key out of the ignition. After shifting into PArk and jerking the shifter around for a while the cars Park light finnaly gets a red box around it and I can pull the key out. Is this maybe a Neutral saftey switch item?

    Thanks
  • stumpiestumpie Member Posts: 1
    I just replaced the valve cover gasket on my 93 Accord EX and I'm getting a little bit of white smoke from the back side. I didn't use (cause I dont own) a torque wrench. Do I need to have those properly torqued, or can I just tighten them down a little more and hope for the best? Thanks in advance.
  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    is there a quick disconnect connector to the ECU? if so, why not try disconnecting it, then reconnect the battery. if the fuse doesn't blow maybe the ECU has developed a short between power supply legs. If it is stowed under the seat, maybe there is significant moisture there. hard to say. perhaps you can get a replacement from a pull-it place, although there are specialty stores on the web that sell re-conditioned units.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    not too much! Once you feel the muscles in your arm start to tighten just a little bit, that's it. 3/8 drive wrench is plenty big for the job. If it still leaks, take it off and smear wheel bearing grease on the gasket (both sides) (just coat it with your fingers and that'll seal it). If you overtighten the valve cover you'll bend it and it'll never seal right.
  • blue2004blue2004 Member Posts: 2
    at Midas they recently told me that timing belts need to be replaced every 100k even though Honda says 60k. So when we bought it (93 sedan LX) used in '99 at 62k it was immediately done...now it's at 159K and I plan to sell it in two months, so I probably wont' be doing it.

    What is the normal price for a timing belt replacement on a 93 Accord LX?
  • twolfetwolfe Member Posts: 4
    I have the same problem over the winter. I thought it was because my window was slightly off track. I changed the air flow from recycle to straight in. There are 2 buttons under heat selection. Anyway it solved the problem.
  • twolfetwolfe Member Posts: 4
  • twolfetwolfe Member Posts: 4
    I have a 1993 Accord EX with 101,000 miles on it. On the x-way the rpm went to zero, it did not appear to be getting any gas and i had to coast off of the x-way. once off the x-way, i pressed on the gas and it just took off. it has done it a couple of times, but no one can tell me what is wrong with it. i am trying to avoid the dealer for maintenance.
  • twolfetwolfe Member Posts: 4
    1993 Honda Accord, 102,000 miles. I have the same problem. when accelerating sometimes, the rpm goes to zero and the car does not accelerate. then it just takes off. it does not happen all of the time. i have had a tuneup and changed the distributor cap. Whats wrong?
  • nsrhonda89nsrhonda89 Member Posts: 1
    you should check your igniter and coil. You ignitor might be going. Make sure there is no oil in your distributor. I had a similar problem with my car, whenever the rpm drop to zero it always stalls. When i tried to restart it, it doesn't want to start. I usually have to wait for 5 minutes before it starts again. I bought a complete distributor and put it in and it never happen again.

    1. Ignitor, coil or oil in distributor - If rpm drop and the car stalls. It takes a while to restart.

    2. Fast Idle valve - if your car idle goes up and down in park. Get a used valve at a junk yard.

    Did you change plugs and wires too? Also, check your timing.

    Clean your throttle body with this ACDelco carburetor tune-up conditioner
  • moresatorimoresatori Member Posts: 2
    93 Accord LX MT- My coolant boils while driving and escapes from the reservoir. The radiator fan used to not come on at all, so I replaced the switch, and now it only comes on when the battery is off, and so only when I turn my car off. The condesor fan doesn't turn on ever. The upper radiator hose is hot when the engine is hot, but the lower one is not. Could it be a stuck thermostat? I hope its not a head gasket... Any ideas?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    sounds like textbook stuck thermostat, yes....
  • lastwraithlastwraith Member Posts: 350
    Does this coincide with certain outside temperatures? For ex, is it very cold out when this occurs? If so, you may just need to clean the gunk out of the switch by opening up the console. The gunk finds it's way in there and acts up more when cold since it's more solid.

    Only one possibility though of a few
  • lastwraithlastwraith Member Posts: 350
    I believe the service interval was every 90K last time I looked, so Midas is not out of line. I think 60K was the original interval before it was changed.

    Price depends on area greatly. I've gotten quotes ranging from $280-$700. I'd say around $300 somewhere is reasonable (with water pump), it's not a fun job.
  • pandia1pandia1 Member Posts: 1
    I am proud of the choice made ~ 15 years ago to buy this. Pity the SE leather was a '93. Chose the EX because I wanted the sunroof - every other perk like alloy wheels, etc., were icing. The alternate was the really "fabulous but expensive V6 Maxima'. At 119000 miles, TLC and "JUST HONDA" quality has kept this a beauty.
    A major problem, literally affecting about a million cars 2nd to 4th generation honda Accords! At the start,(like U&I pay attention!) D4 starts flashing - code -15 , AND the car cruising at 50-70mph suddenly quits the transmission, and speed drops quickly to 20mph before limping to a stop - life threatening on a major road. !#*$^! Honda is too good a company to be so so stupid about this. Remember the "K" cars.
    The problem is the A/T TCU-TCM. A $4 to $40 issue! Labor is about 0.5 billable hours!!! A small component of the "TCU" is blown like an old-time transister! My friendly local mechanic actually pulled the whole unit, opened the A/T Unit and pointed out the blown piece to me. The Honda factory price is $519.74, plus labor, misc., pushing a grand - my car's retail cost - $4,540 - for an excellent car!
    My kingdom for a horse shoe-nail comes to mind! All every one, dealer or eBay, does is replace a $5-$15 dollar unit on the board! This is why the internet, eBay or even the dealer wants you to , respestively, WANT YOU to return the old A/T TCU or ask you to send them the unit, fix it, and turnover is two days! Just one burnt component on a circuit board! `
    So, find some kid with soldering skill, a 'shack visit, and all is fine. Concurrent solenoid/s may need replacement, not related to the life-or-death A/T TCU. hONDA WILL NOT SELL JUST THE IC-BOARD. The A/T unit we see is just a very good housind for the board. This is the actual part number from Accord book, and the price from Honda's eStore: CONTROL UNIT, AT 28100-PX0-731 or 28100-PX0-732 - both priced $519.74. Then, labor costs! The ECU is attached but is not affected, and that costs $893.22!
    Since the numbers involved are maybe milions, why did Honda recall and fix the circuit board? How come hundreds of lawyers are not filing CLASS-ACTION suits?
    Does someone have to die or numerous maiming "accidents" have to happen, before the fiasco of the K cars are repeated?!
  • forkball88forkball88 Member Posts: 2
    hey i was wondering if by any long shot if Honda offered any type of discount or any noterity given to cars that crack the 300k mark. my accord is close to breaking 300k and is running fine aside from the regular maintanence and oil changes this car has been running fine on the same transmisson.

    i was thinking of sending honda an email and photo of my car's life story and how it has endured throughout the years. what do you think the chances of getting anything from HONDA are?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Congrats on your good care of your car---I really don't think though that this will impress Honda all that much, but they might send you something, what the heck, why not?
  • chan5chan5 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 93 Accord, Anniversary edition.
    When I turn the AC switch on, the condenser fan does not run. however, when the engine temp goes up, both fans (condenser and radiator) run.
    Is the condenser fan not supposed to run when ever the AC is on.
    I was charging my AC system, and noticed that the Cond fan wasn't turning and it took for ever for the 134 freon to charge. When the raciator fan kicked in, the charge started filling.
    I am wondering if there is any specific relay that turns the cond fan when AC is turned on.
    Help from the Forum will be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Chan5
  • songbyrdsongbyrd Member Posts: 2
    i have a 90 honda accord lx. Its bee running warm recently, but that was attributed to the timing belt being adjusted too high. Unfortunately i discovered steam coming from under the hood and a hot spring coming from a small crack in the top of the radiator, and another at the top of the overflow resevuare. I was told the radiator was metal, it turns out its plastic. Why is water coming out of the top of the overflow bottle when the bottle is not even half full and is there a patch made for the radiator for a short term fix? :confuse: :lemon:
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    It won't be their first 300k mile car, that's for sure, but it is notable! I read (in Motor Trend) of a 1994 Accord Manual Tranny Coupe that managed 1,100,000 before being sold; still running fine. All the guy had replaced was clutches, the instrument cluster, and regular maintenance done. I saw pictures of it, as well as the odometer - it read something like 700,000 - the first one, like my 1996 LX, had died, although mine played out at 111,000 miles, not 400,000 like his.
  • merklemerkle Member Posts: 1
    songbyrd,
    I had a similiar problem last summer with my 95 accord. Small crack in top of radiator, driving from Florida to St. Louis - got stuck in Tennessee. What happens is the radiator crack opens up at high temps, your coolant will leak out and the car will overheat. There is a patch kit made for this, costs about $10. It got me back on the road and seemed to be work fine. I happened to meet a radiator guy at a rest stop. He suggested replacing the radiator when I got off the road, to avoid further problems. A non-honda radiator was about $130, good for my piece of mind. I think the patch would've held for a long time, didn't want to risk it though. It's basically a piece of fiberglass mesh and an epoxy paste - rough up the crack and apply.
    Don't know about the overflow bottle. I'd guess the steam is forcing the water out? Take care of that radiator, else major complications.
    Plastic radiator was a shock to me. I was looking to solder the thing.
  • speedingaccordspeedingaccord Member Posts: 1
    I drive a 93 accord LX and it does not overheat but it get close to the red on the temp gauge, I noticed that it only happens when I drive it for about 90-100mi and thats when it starts to warm up like that, no steam coming from under the hood I had that once and I replaced the hoses and radiator, the car has 191,000mi on it, the car does not warm up in town I only drive to school and back its about a 13min trip. Could it be the thermostat? Any help will be appreciated... thanks
  • songbyrdsongbyrd Member Posts: 2
    thanks, and the plastic radiator shocked me as well. I wanted to sauder it as well. I had an old chevy s-10 that cracked in the same place but that was a simple solution being that it was metal. Do you think that it could the hoses running to the overflow tank that would make it run out of the top and not the bottom. If the water is not getting to the bottle it has to go somewhere right? could a hole in the hoses or them dry rotting cause the water not to get to the bottle?
  • lpaeslpaes Member Posts: 17
    Hello :

    I have a 1993 accord EX (140K miles) that spilt a lot of oil today and was smoking as well.

    Any idea what the problem could be ? Am hoping the fix will not be over the value of the car
  • mrbill1957mrbill1957 Member Posts: 823
    Where was the oil spitting out from?

    If it was out the tail pipe, my guess would be a head gasket.

    Check your oil and see if you see any coolent in it, check the radiator and see if there is any oil in it. If so, head gasket is shot.

    You can also do a compression check to see if one cylinder is leaking.

    Mrbill
  • lpaeslpaes Member Posts: 17
    Thanks for the tip -
    The oil is dripping from the front of the engine and does not seem to have any coolant in it ... guess i'll have to take it to the mechanic - don't know what estimates he'll come up with :( the car is probably worth $3500 ... and don't have to spend a huge amt.
  • wfresewfrese Member Posts: 1
    Hello every one

    I'm new to this forum, and I'm hoping someone can help me out with a somewhat extensice question. I have a 1993 Accord EX with about 160,000 miles on it. Overall, the car is in excellent condition and has ALWAYS been maintained well.

    A couple of week ago, the I was driving the car as usual (and it was acting as usual), and while slowing down to a stoplight, the engine just suddenly cut-out, and when I tried to restart it, it would turn-over, but not start. Anyhow, the car ended-up getting towed, and the mechanic said it was the distributor. The car got a rebuilt distributor, and life went on as normal...

    I had been driving the car around for a week,and had noticed that the engine was a little 'peppier' than normal (i.e: the car didn't really want to slow down when braking--it was like I was braking while still pressing the gas), but I thought that might just be due to the new part.

    Long story short, later that week, and about 60 miles later, the car did the SAME thing. The engine suddednly cut-out, and would not restart.

    So I had the car towed a SECOND time within that same week, and this time the mechanic is not sure what is wrong with it...

    Here's what I do know: The 10 Amp ECU fuse located in the fuse box under the cars hood (passanger side) is reportdly the culprit; it keeps blowing, and when it is replaced the car starts. The mechanic reportedly tested all the electronics and the car's computer, and said that everything is reportedly working fine--hence he can not find the problem causing the short. He said that he could try replacing the ECU, but he was not sure if that would fix the problem since his tests siad it was reportedly working, and realizing I had just spent $$$ for a distribitor, he did not want to make mne [ay for possibly needless repairs.

    Instead of a 10 Amp fuse, he put a 25 Amp fuse in the ECU slot (yes, I know this is a bad thing...), and the car will RELUNCTANTLY work. I.E: everytime I am driving and press the break to slow down the engine's RPMs will go down, and the car will sputter/choke like it is going to die, and then when the brake is firmly press the car seems to self recover...

    I have done a series of 'experiments' and anything less than a 25 amp fuse will blow. Furthermore, this only occurs when the car is in drive, and the brake is then applied. I can drive it in reverse (or have it sit in neutral) and press the brake and nothing happens. Furthermore, the car can idle forever, I can slam on the gas or 'coast' to stop and nothing will happen.

    So any thoughts?
    1)Is there a ground thats bad?
    2)Is the ECU really bad, despite the check reportedly being OK?
    3)What is an ECU anyway, and how much will it cost? Given the recen distributor, I can't afford much more right now.
    4)Is it possible this rebuilt distributor is causing this (I asked my meachanic this aand hes says definitely not--although I'm having trouble beliving him since this is when the trouble began...)
    5) Is there any way I can at least quich-fix this problem to drive it to another garage? The car won't make it beyond the driveway without blowing a fuse, and I really, really do not want to drive it with the 25 amp fuse since I know that may potentially be shorting out other electrical circuits.

    Pleas Help!!
  • mbkaisermbkaiser Member Posts: 2
    I just recently bought 1990 accord 140K miles. Ran great all week, but had to rewire the radio. Got it home, and went to start, and the clutch was on the floor. I could get the car to start, but the clutch has no tension. I never blew a clutch before, thought it might be a fuse or relay. Is that how blown clutches act? What is a typical cost for repair. :confuse:
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Probably the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder. Check the clutch fluid reservoir and I bet you'll find it quite empty.

    Not a big deal. If you need a new clutch slave installed, maybe...I dunno....$150? If the clutch MASTER cylinder is bad, then you probaly want to also replace the slave cylinder, too...so maybe $300-$350 for all that.

    Your clutch is probably fine, it's just the one or two pumps that help your foot move it.
  • amazonamazon Member Posts: 293
    Hi everybody!!!

    I've got a '93 Accord LX with a new AC compressor I put in last August. The system was evacuated and charged with R134, and worked fine afterwards- until now...

    In fact, nothing happens when I try to turn the A/C on. Not even the evaporator fan works... I'm thinking it's something electrical.

    Are there any simple things I can check before taking it to the mechanic?
  • mrbill1957mrbill1957 Member Posts: 823
    My guess is you lost your charge.

    I'm assuming you ment the fan by the condensor, not evaporator. The Condensor is by the radiator, the evaporator is inside the car in the ductwork.

    Mrbill
  • amazonamazon Member Posts: 293
    Condensor fan- that's what I meant. Even if the charge is lost, shouldn't the clutch on the compressor at least engage?
  • lilengineerboylilengineerboy Member Posts: 4,116
    BTDT
    Clutch slave, master cylinder (I knew it was a bad sign when the only think in the reservoir was a few broken bits of rubber o-ring) on a 93 EX. Was timed really poorly (couldn't fix it myself) and ended up being ~$450 from the Honda dealer (oh and that included 2 new radiator hoses). The car only had about 75k on it at the time though.
  • mrbill1957mrbill1957 Member Posts: 823
    I'm not an expert at A/C systems in cars, but for what I've run into, most (maybe all) A/C systems in cars have a pressure switch that keeps the compressor from running when the system is out of refrigerant. If the system was empty, and the leak was on the low pressure side, running the compressor could draw outside air (and moisture) into the system. That can cause alot of damage.

    Mrbill
  • 1993hondaex1993hondaex Member Posts: 1
    I have a 93 accord ex. It ran fine until my alternator went out. I changed the alternator today and belts. it started fine, but a belt needed adjustment. So like an idiot I didn't disconnect the battery and used a steel bar to nudge the alternator out a little, well it touched a piece on the alternator and sparks came form the battery. I then tried to start it and no power anywhere, lights horn, windows, locks all out. I cahnged out the battery after and nothing. Then I checked all the fuses inside and under the hood. I did find the battery fuse blown an 80A, then changed that. I even tried to jump the battery but still nothing. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
  • nomikalnomikal Member Posts: 3
    Car: 1990 Honda Accord LX automatic

    Ok, the problem is that sometimes when I start my car the rpms in the tachtometer fluctuate up and down from around 1,000 rpms to 2500-3000 rpms or so. I'm not sure as to what the problem is?

    -Thanks ahead of time.
  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    doesn't the compressor need refrigerant and associated oil for lubrication and sealing? having the clutch not engage is a good thing when pressure is lost. i agree with you mrbill. amazon has probably got a good leak somewhere.
  • amazonamazon Member Posts: 293
    This is weird.... YOu touched a part of the alternator, and you shorted something???

    BTW, there's no need to use a pry bar when adjusting the belts. Just loosen the nu holding the shaft under the alternator (shaft positioned parallel to the alternator), and use a 10mm socket with a ratchet on teh adjustment bolt (Perpendicular to the alternator) under the alternator and tighten the belt.
  • tom1sharon2tom1sharon2 Member Posts: 40
    It appears that while prying on the alternator you somehow made contact with the output terminal. This wire connects to the battery through the 80A fuse in the fuse block.

    If your entire electrical system is dead, it is
    very likely that you fried the positive battery cable connecting to the fuse block before the fuse could blow (as evidenced by the sparks coming from your battery terminal). Hopefully this is the only damage.

    To check this, use a multimeter or test lamp and check for 12 volts at the two input terminals on the forward side of the fuse block.
  • nathaneddynathaneddy Member Posts: 3
    Could this be the same for a 93' Accord? One day last week my car wouldn't start with out cranking it longer than usual. I would crank for about 10-15 seconds and then turn it off. I tried not to panic and tried again. About the thrid time doing this it started right up. I havn't driven it for a week because I wasn't trusting it. I just got in it just a bit ago and it started right up every time. I know that what ever it is I can pretty much rule out the battery because it cranks, the starter because it sounds good and is trying to start, the main relay because I can hear it building pressure. I don't think a tune up would hurt but still probably not the problem. I feel like it is just either not getting gas or it is getting gas and not firing. That leaves me with a fuel pump or distributor right? If you or anyone else out there knows or has any ideas please let me know.

    Thanks,

    Nathan
  • lilengineerboylilengineerboy Member Posts: 4,116
    I would check for spark. You can get these gizmos that go inline with the spark plug wire before the plug itself from HFT that will flash when the spark goes through. If that flashes, you have spark.
    I have had a few of these and never had a fuel pump go out. The main relay I have replaced on each. There is a procedure in the Haynes manual to test for voltage at the fuel pump. When you turn the key from off to on before crank, you should hear the pump kick on. If you don't, my guess would be you aren't getting gas and you need a main relay.
    Relay is $70 and is on the inside of the firewall above the clutch. It took me about 45 minutes to change the thing (you have to take the plastic cover under the bottom of the dash off).
    BTW, I did a post mortem on the relay. It has solder cracks around two of the terminals where there wasn't enough material to support thermal loading. Had I known, I would've just pulled the existing one, re soldered all the connections and put it back in. This is a pretty common problem of you google for it.
  • donswartzdonswartz Member Posts: 28
    Please help me. I have a 1991 honda accord and my seat belt lights flashes and the alarm sounds. I have automatic belts. When I open the passenger's side door the sound and blinking will still continue. When I open the driver's side door it stops. When it is blinking and flashing I disconnect the driver's side selt belt and nothing happens and if I disconnect the belt on the passenger's side the light goes solid. I have taken out both seats. The harnesses below the seats are contected. I plugged and unplugged the wires from the seat belt control unit under the passenger's seat. I have read a lot of people are having problems with this just haven't been able to find the answer. Please I beg you please help. Thanks.
  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    "Please I beg you please help" is rather desperate. That chime must really annoy you. ;)

    perhaps there are limit switche(s) in the belt runs that detect end of travel.

    maybe one of them is disconnected or broken. here's a picture:
    http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat- cgry1=Accord&catcgry2=1991&catcgry3=4DR+LX&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=SEAT+BELT+%28- 1%29

    this diagram seems to suggest only one switch per belt run at the front of travel (closest to the front of the car). hazarding a guess, the switch isn't changing continuity as the belt moves off the full open position towards the "buckled-up" position at the back of the door/window frame.

    looks like the switches are pretty cheap. installing / removing them? dunno if it's a DIY project or not. i suppose if i could get at the switch and determine how it functioned, i might modify the circuit to bypass it (don't know off hand if that means shorting the contacts together, or making sure they are always seperated. but the $22.00 is probably worth it to fix it rather than mod it. ;)
  • swoopineagleswoopineagle Member Posts: 3
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