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Everything was fine for about a week, then last Saturday the same problem, this time in a restaurant parking lot. Crank, catch, stall. I opened the hood, wiggled the cables a bit, and it started up.
Everything was again fine for about a week, until yesterday afternoon. I drove to work in the a.m., left after an hour to go to the dentist, and then came back to work an hour later. After work, the car didn't even turn over this time, just cranked. I fiddled with the cables again, disconnected them from the battery, wiped the terminals clean, re-attached the cables, and nothing. Just crank. Had to have the car towed to my mechanic. Spoke with him today, and he's been able to start it with no problem several times through the day.
Not sure where to look. Any ideas/suggestions?
Thanks,
Rap
p.s. Apologies, but I had posted this in the Accord Starting/Stalling forum before I found this one...
So I said "I was checking some things on the Edmunds forum, and someone suggested the fuel pump relay...can you check that out?" He said he would, and when he went to move the car again, it didn't start, :surprise: so he checked into the relay (told me it's not specific to the fuel pump, just a main relay) and replaced it, and is starting fine. For now!
Thanks for your help!
Rap
Not necessarily one book answer but what you as owners feel is the correct time vs mileage to change/flush coolant? (50-50 mix)
I realize that duration may change with time/miles and type of use your Accord recieves. Also different types of coolant?
:confuse:
Flush the Honda coolant out and use Prestone anitfreeze ($10 at Walmart). Do the flush every other year regardless of the mileage. Use 50/50 distilled water and antifreeze.
Joe
Can you expand about distilled water/coolant in radiators?
I wonder if the average auto service shop uses tap water or distilled water. Hopefully the latter, but lots of businesses tend to cut corners. Does anyone want to hazard a guess.
They are charging twice as before and calling it convienence. In Honda with automatic transmission, I will use their fluid. But for coolant, Prestone would do. For power steering fluid, I would use after market brand that says for Honda.
Joe
If you do not like Walmart....never mind.
Honda coolant is $11.87 at HanAaccessories. I will pay the extra couple bucks for it, because there is no question about compatibility.
I want to ask if anyone on the Forum has run across this problem and possible solutions.
If your mechanic finds something different please share cause I am in the same boat.
It may have been disabled when they took it.
:shades:
Press and Hold for a couple seconds.
The lights should flash and the horn should sound.
If it works just press the door lock to stop.
:shades:
Maybe someone on this forum can suggest something.
Good luck.
Main Relay Assmbly(PGM-EFI).
I have not dealt with this problem only researched your description of what was happening. It was stated as a Common problem on Hondas.
From the info I saw this item was behind the dash panel push button of the Cruise Control in older Accords. (Left of Steering column).
http://techauto.awardspace.com
pull up site and see what you think.
FWIW, it was an $80 part, plus labor, for a total of about $120, not to mention the $40 I had to pay for the tow!!!
Rap
I have a 2002 Honda Accord Ex. It current has approximately 74,400 miles and its seven years old. After a routine oil change, I was recently told by Honda maintenance that the timing belt will need to be changed. The standard maintenance schedule for belt replacement is 7 years or 105K miles.
I was given a quote of $895 to change the timing belt (only?) from one Honda dealership. Another one said that it will be $1,000 (replacing two drive belts, the timing belt, water pump and run valve adjustments).
1. SInce I only have 74,000 miles, can I delay replacing the timing belt and if so for how long?
2. Should I replace the timing belt only or should I replace the other parts as mentioned above?
3. Do I have to go with Honda? Is it possible to get a better price and same service from places like Midas, Sullivan Tires, Meineke?
4. If I go with someone other than Honda, what kind of questions should I ask and are they suppose to use Honda parts for replacements?
Also, be advised that in some circles it's recommended to get the water pump replaced at the time of the belt replacement b/c it costs just as much to have the water pump replaced should it fail at a later date. [ The water pump is located within the timing belt repair ]
I've always had my car serviced by Honda b/c I don't trust other service centers. I've heard one too many horror stories when it comes to getting your car serviced by so called " Honda Specialists. " Also, in my area, Honda doesn't charge more than others - so far, it's actually been less than others - I use to go to Walmart for oil changes, but they stripped the hex head on my oil pan bolt, so I get my oil changed at Honda as well.
Note: I have serviced my brake pads and rotors when needed, b/c I know how to do it and the savings is significant. All else is Honda.
With 75K miles, I would let it go to its 100K mile interval. Over $800 for timing belt job is too high if your Accord is 4 cylinder. For V-6, it is about right. I am sure they are replacing the timing belt, belt tensioner, water pump, and the coolant.
My local Honda dealer charged $250 to replace the timing belt on my 2001 Accord 4 cylinder with 122K miles. He checked the water pump and did not replace it. He said there was no sign of seepage that warranted its replacement.
Muffler shops can't replace timing belts. Ask around and find a reputable independent shop that works on Japanese cars and get a quote. Also even Honda dealers occasionally have decent specials on timing belt replacements.
Joe
Anyway, the fact that the belt lasted for 185K [122K in your case] is a testament to the quality of Honda automobiles. I mean, forget the timing belt, cos' in most cases, entire cars don't last much beyond 100K.
Everybody and their grandpa knows that Honda's and Toyota's rule when it comes to durability, reliability, efficiency and longevity. Hey, and who cares whether Honda makes the belt or not? I don't care if Betty Crocker makes it b/c at the end of the day, the belt lasted 185K [122K in your case] in a Honda Accord.
Good day, Sir :mad:
On an interesting note I had once accidentally placed in diesal fuel which had to be removed. I assume that the fuel tanks was removed and cleaned as it cost about 750 Cd$.Ever since then the car had always stopped when the fuel tank was half empty. I mentioned this several times to the dealership but nothing was ever done. I placed in all kinds of fluid to clean the system but to no avail. I just took it to another independent shop who diagnosed it as a fuel pump issue as opposed to a solonoid.The mech. took the fuel tank apart and found............3 rags left behind in the tank!!!I took it in today and was told that their rags were green not yellow.
I cant prove these things but see no reason why the mech would create a false situation esp since he signed this observation. Anyways the car runs well and the pick up is nice.Man honda is expensive!!!
I just noticed the 185K miles w/o belt replacement and thought that is NOT a good thing for other readers to do.
I replaced the belt at 122K miles because that is when I bought it. It was used with 122K miles.
Joe
I have a 99 ex with leather seats. The drivers seat has a couple cracks that have opened up that are about 1" to 2" in length and maybe 1/8" wide. I've attempted to patch with a kit I got that I mixed up some goop, spread it in the crack, and then applied heat. This didn't work too well (probably due to the person doing the work). Has anyone had good luck repairing or even preventing cracks in the leather seats ? I see other cracks that appear to be getting close to opening up.
Thanks
I've seen glues specifically designed for leather, maybe some of that and a temporary piece of packaging tape across the crack to hold together while the glue dries?
What about those iron-on cloth repair sheets, slip one under the opened crack, hold the crack closed and iron on over the top? I did a pants pocket and the patch held up great. I found the sheets at Walmart near the sewing stuff (man, did that make me feel awkward shopping for that) The patches have some sort of heat activated adhesive which held up great through the dryer. As with the goop patch, watch how much you heat the leather.
You might try looking for a local auto upholstery shop, maybe they have some sort of repair option that works better.
I've seen after-market replacement leather seat covers, not cheap, but an option if your going to keep the car for a while and the cracking is objectionable enough to invest in new covers.
Mrbill
I solved my problem differently though. I installed some luxurious custom sheepskin seat covers! They are much more comfortable and they prevent further tearing. I was never really impressed with the quality of the leather in the 1999 Accord anyway . ..
Oh Yeah that quote for $895 is for everything all the belts and that other part you need.