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I read this from that TCM link:
However, some PGM-FI problem will also make the D4 light in the gauge assembly blink. If there is a problem with the emission fuel control system the code will be retrieved from the check engine light. Repairing the emission fuel control system is first priority. After repairing the PGM-FI system, reset the A/T unit memory.
I got code 43 (Check engine light) which points to fuel system supply issue. Will this be costly?
thanks Jim
My mechanic gave me a price of $200 to replace my power window motor regulator with a new one. At the same time I was thinking of replacing my Oxygen Sensor, catalytic converter, muffler,etc.
Should I spend more $$$ even though my car is running ok
Thanks
Jim
Blake
Blake
I forgot to mention my odometer stopped at 130K when I first bought it, so my engine maybe up there in the 200K or more. It's running fine after a tuneup just a few weeks ago, so I thank God for a reliable car. It's just small things are falling apart like the window motor regulator, oxygen sensor, muffler, etc.
Thanks
jim
My ABS light stays on when driving. Will it be costly to get that fixed? Is it a brake sensor?
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Jim
Foreign Auto Experts, Inc.
(Elkridge, MD)
Mechanic(s): Brian, Steve 6350 S Hanover Rd. - #C ,Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-4418
When I drive it, sometimes it will struggle to accelerate, sometimes now pushing over 30mph, or ever 10 mph, despite me pushing the pedal completely down. Other times it'll struggle to accelerate, but as I continue pushing it'll suddely jump and go full speed. It happens mostly on hills, but occasionlly on flat surfaces as well. It doesn't happen everytime, however, and the longer you drive it the more likely it is to do it.
My dads changed the spark plugs, fuel filter, and the distributor. The problems still there. Does anyone have any other ideas? Thank you.
Blake
My Accord EX 93 still has this problem and I was told it could be the TCM. I replaced TCM unit with a used Ebay bought part and the problem was resolved temporary. Can it be the engine temp sensor as you say? Is Oxygen sensor the same thing?
Driving at this low speed just feels as if I'm doing major damage to my tranny. Will my tranny go out soon?
Thanks
Jim
I just registered today. I dont know if you still have the problem but there is a o ring behind the oil cooler that needs replaced. I just did my 93 accord (F22A6) with a 30mm deep well socket in a 1/2'' drive. I got mine from the local honda dealership for $2.00 I had to use hondabond (adhesive) to hold the o ring in place. You dont have to take the water lines off to do this repair. The nut requires 54ft lbs of torque with a torque wench. I hope this helps.
Dave
Recently I added about a quarter tank of gas to my empty tank and whiling driving I noticed my fuel guage needle would rise to over half the tank. The empty light goes on several times. I changed the fuel pump, gas filter changed two years ago. Is it a fuel pressure thing? What can cause this and how can I regain a true reading from here on?
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Cybercool
Yesterday my passenger side power window decides not to work. It worked fine two days ago. I checked fuses under hood and they look ok. Are there other fuses I need to look for? Please help.
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Jim
I went and tried new bulbs (correct ones) for my Cyclop stop light and it doesn't work.
All my other lights work fine. Does the stop lights work on fuses?
Please help
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Jim
My D4 light stopped blinking and now stays on constantly while driving causing the annoying slow driving. Will replacing the Oxygen senors and Catalitic converter solve the problem? I bought a used TCM box and that helped temporarily. Are all oxygen senors and catalitic converters the same?
Please help thanks
Jim
Will replacing the Oxygen sensors and muffler exhaust pipe fix the TCM blinking D4 dilema? My Honda AccordEX 93 is still driving in low gear with D4 light lit all the time even when put on reverse. I know gas is wasting away when driving like this as well as tranny damage.
You help is appreciated
Cybercool
No. I think you have another bad transmission computer. Your computer is operating in "fail safe" mode (stays in second gear). If the D4 light stays on constantly, the computer is bad. I remember that much from my 92 Accord service manual. If you were to take the panel off of the computer you would probably see dark spots on the circuit board. That would confirm it. Where did you get this computer from? Used?
I bought the TCM on Ebay for $55 and it worked great for a few weeks.
I found out new will cost $369 or more.... OUCH!!!!
What should I do? I dont want to drive in second gear always, thanks
Jim
Read this link. It has a wealth of information about the "S" light, among other things about common Accord problems. Good luck
http://techauto.awardspace.com/transmission.html
Have you checked around at auto parts stores? Or searched online for refurbished computers. They can be fixed, but it's not something I could do.
It probably could have been done for a much lower cost, but it was still worth it to me. I've had no further problem. Here's a site with a straight forward easy to understand explanation. When I first read it, I thought that I had written it.
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl853d.htm
the first porblem is that when my car gets up to normal tempture its starts to idel funny the idel gauge goes up and down between the 1 and 2 markes, but this only happens when i put the car in park and neutral.
and my second problem is my gas gauge dose not work it always shows that i have no gas
any advice on what going on would be much help to me.
it not hard to change the drain bolt is behind the paeeanger side front tire
I see fuel gauge issues as well. When I add half tank or more of gas, I've noticed the near empty fuel light go on even though plenty of gas is there. Six months ago the light would to go on when I was near empty.
What's going on with my fuel gauage? Any clue?
Thanks
jim
its located in the trunk under the carpet only three srews. and u will see it.
Thanks, is it a DIY thing? I dont want to try and clean it and have my Honda blow up on me...LOL
jim
After spending money on a new VSS and several junkyard TCMs (without solving anything) I did some research on the wiring of these cars and found that the only common element between my problems was one of the grounding connections - G301. G301 is a body ground located behind the windshield washer bottle. I took out the bottle and dismantled, cleaned and tightened the connections inside the G301 ground and found that ALL of my problems with this car were solved.
This is worth checking for anyone who is having multiple electical problems or a VSS fault with this car.
wow. are you for real. This is good news. My TCM is still outta wack and it's annoying driving at 25 miles per hr. I want my car to shift correclty.
this bottle is where we add the wiper fluid correct? And when you say behind, is it toward head lights or engine block? My bottle on a 93 Accord is at front right corner side.
What exactly am I lookng for? I want to do this correctly. Thanks
jim
Called an few mechanics and it's frustrating to hear them say, "Sounds like a tranny problem." I know it's not my tranny because when I temporarily reset TCM fuse, my car drives and shifts great for a short period of time.
Please help, I want to keep my car.
Jim
I think I found the G301 body ground located behind the windshield washer bottle you mentioned. Correct me if I'm wrong, with hood open, in front of car facing toward rear, is it on right corner side of windshield washer bottle? It has a metal plate with two fuses with wires grounded to car chassis?
Can you email me a pic of G301 body ground?
Thanks.
Jim
It looks like a box - 1.5" tall, 1.25" wide, 0.5" thick. It has 8-10 black wires going into the bottom of it. It is almost always covered with grease and road gunk. The box itself is light colored plastic (the plastic is just a cover) and the aluminum connector inside it is bolted to the fender with a 10mm bolt.
There is another, identical looking ground located on the passeger side fender (between the strut tower and the battery) that is easier to see - you can take a look at that one so you know what to look for on the other side.
G301 is "suspect" especially if you have multiple symptoms (in my case VSS/TCM and wipers) OR if your car has ever been wrecked in the front.
cybercool
> cleaning the electric connector to the gas tank.
Do I need to disconnect neg battery and are there danger in the DIY thing?
Thanks
Jim
You mentioned you had problems with the VSS and wipers. What problems did your wipers show and what is the VSS?
Thanks
cybercool
Thanks
Cybercool
If I were buying it, though (with the obvious stuff that goes along with a buggy TCM) I would probably offer you $1400. It might be worth it for you to buy one of the rebuilt TCM's that are offered on ebay (somewhere in the $200-$250 range) to get a higher
you can go to www.kbb.com and get a better handle on the value of your car (presuming a TCM fix has been done)