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| 2002 CRV possible failed ECU | 11/25/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have a manual 2002 CRV that has a couple of issues that have escalated. First when cold and only ...
A: Yes we use the ECU/ECM/PCM to describe the car's engine control module. Powertrain control module ...
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| 2002 CRV possible failed ECU | 11/25/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have a manual 2002 CRV that has a couple of issues that have escalated. First when cold and only ...
A: Let's break this down The SRS code for the driver's seat buckle would be covered under Honda's ...
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| parts and tune up info | 11/23/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I need to know what i need to change for my 1998 ex honda civic i have changed the timing belt ...
A: I'd advise you to have a technician that has performed valve adjustment give you some help with this ...
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| Check Engine Light | 11/22/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have a 2000 Honda Civic. On Sunday November 15, I was filling up my car with gas, and after I ...
A: If a loose gas cap was the culprit, the car would have a P1456 evap system leak code stored in the ...
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| My Honda CR-V Failed An Aircare Test | 11/22/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have a 1997 Honda CR-V, and the problem is when the CR-V drives over small potholes, it makes a ...
A: I am truly trying to be helpful. Has your first question and problem been resolved? I would have ...
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| Front lower control arm bushings | 11/21/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have a 2001 Honda Civic and took my car in for a checkup to the dealer recently. They said I ...
A: The lower control arm compliance bushings have a fairly high failure rate on the 2001-2005 Civic. ...
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| My Honda CR-V is Making a Rattling Noise | 11/20/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have a 1997 Honda CR-V, and the problem is when the CR-V drives over small potholes, it makes a ...
A: It could be struts or something else but you have described a VERY common complaint that is ...
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| overheating | 11/14/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: i have a 99 accord 3.0 v6. car seems to run great around town. once i get it on the freeway for ...
A: Check the coolant reservoir while the car is revved and still at normal temperature. If it has ...
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| Honda Timing Belt | 11/5/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I recently got my 2002 Honda Accord timing belt replaced. I've noticed a minor "hissing" noise that ...
A: If the car is a four cylinder engine the timing belt tensioner may be adjusted too tight. It's also ...
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| 1985 Honda Prelude Carbs | 11/4/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: Gary: You have already been too kind by putting up with my numerous emails to you. If I may prevail ...
A: I think the vacuum lines intimidate many technicians. They are truly not that difficult to work on. ...
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| 95 Honda Accord Check Oil Light | 11/4/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: Recently my check oil light came on. I checked the oil and even added some but to no avail. What ...
A: DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR. Have this checked before you drive the car. The oil light on this car comes on ...
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| 96hondacivic | 10/30/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: makes a howling noise when driving.think its coming from rear of vehicle
A: Lift the car in the air, spin the tire while grabbing the strut spring with your hand, if the wheel ...
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| F22A1 engine leaking coolant | 10/29/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have a coolant leak on the back side of the engine right above the back half of the drivers side ...
A: I'm not sure what you are calling the water outlets. Is the coolant leaking at the water pipe that ...
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| 96 Honda Accord won't crank | 10/29/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: My 4 cylinder manual transmission 96 accord has intermittent times that it won't crank. Been ...
A: Check the ground cable where it attaches to the transmission. If that ground is secure you'll need ...
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| 2001 Honda Accord Squeels | 10/26/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have a 2001 HOnda Accord and it squeels really loud in the monrnings when damp outside or wet. ...
A: The alternator and a/c compressor use the same belt on the 4 cylinder model. I'd suggest tightening ...
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| replace my starter | 10/24/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I need to replace the starter on my 92 honda lx. How many screws do I need to remove? Where are ...
A: Fairly simple procedure.. There are two bolts that hold the starter to the transmission case. The ...
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| 96 Odyssey Automatic transmission | 10/23/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: The check engine lite is on and the D4 shift indicator lite blinks. A read of the code says shift ...
A: If you have a transmission code stored follow the troubleshooting flow chart for that code. You'll ...
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| 1985 Honda | 10/21/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I asked you recently about my 1985 Honda Prelude that will not idle cold. We intend to check out the ...
A: I did mention that old fuel would cause this complaint. Is the car a daily driver? Is the fuel in ...
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| Honda accord D4 light | 10/20/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: Please help me? 92 Honda accord Lx - D4 light comes on solid car will not have any pep when first ...
A: It sounds like you have the classic transmission control unit failure. Take the cover off of the ...
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| 1985 Honda | 10/18/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I asked you recently about my 1985 Honda Prelude that will not idle cold. We intend to check out the ...
A: If the carb. floats are sinking the fuel can come out of the throats of the side draft carburetors. ...
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| My 1996 honda accord is over heating | 10/13/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: i have a 1996 honda accord 4cyl. Last week, i noticed that it started to overheat everytime i drive ...
A: First,I'd check to see if the engine cooling fans are operating. It does sound like you have a ...
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| starter issues | 10/13/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: Meyer i own a 1996 honda accord ex, and a couple of days ago it was driven into low lyeing water ...
A: It sounds like the water that entered the intake manifold hydro static locked the engine. Water ...
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| 1989 Accord LXI idle fluctuation | 10/11/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: i have a 1989 accord lxi with 130000mi. the idle started fluctuating from 700-1600 rpm when the ...
A: I'd recommend removing the throttle body and cleaning the soft carbon deposits with throttle ...
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| Honda Accord Lx 5 Speed | 10/7/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: 91 Honda Accord Lx 5 Speed will intermittently not start, will turn over, just not catch. Let it sit ...
A: Two things that are the most common on your car are the PGM-FI main relay and the electrical ...
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| honda accord | 10/5/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: A general ?. Went to start car & it sounded as if coughing/grinding so shut it down. Tried to start ...
A: Cars today still backfire if the conditions are present to cause a back fire. If the car had a ...
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| 91 accord wont pass smog | 10/4/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: there are no check engine lights on. ive replaced the catylitic converter it runs real good the guy ...
A: The EGR valve's vacuum control line should only get vacuum applied to it when the car is warmed up ...
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| engine knocking 97 honda odyssey | 9/30/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: when i accelerate in my 97 honda odyssey, i sometimes get a knocking noise that i can feel under my ...
A: Several things are common on the Odyssey models that have the 4 cylinder engine. I'll describe ...
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| Honda Prelude 1985 Model | 9/25/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: My 1985 Prelude will not idle when the engine is cold but after "pumping the gas"pedal for approx 4 ...
A: This sounds like your are describing a "lean" condition. The base plate insulators that the side ...
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| crv doesnt run once cold | 9/25/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: Im driving honda crv 98 automatic,petrol&lpg with78,000 miles.I start it morning and when its cold ...
A: I'll do my best with some direction here but my answers will be based on the CR-V engine that runs ...
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| honda trans | 9/20/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have an civic 2002 4 door lx the trans slips when shifting all gears I have changed the fluid with ...
A: Has your dealer advised you that the car needs the transmission replaced? Honda dealers use the ...
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| Honda CRV 1997 Power Locks Issue | 9/20/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I could use your advice about an issue I am having with the power locks on our Honda CRV 1997. I've ...
A: The fuse for the condenser fan needs to be replaced ASAP. The car is 12 years old , so I don't want ...
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| Honda CRV 1997 Power Locks Issue | 9/19/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I could use your advice about an issue I am having with the power locks on our Honda CRV 1997. I've ...
A: The first thing to check is for voltage at the driver's door lock actuator. This part is near the ...
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| Honda Accord Battery | 9/14/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I just had my 2000 Honda Accord 75k servcing. I was told the battery needs replacing, as the CCA was ...
A: Your car has a battery with cold cranking amperage rating of around 455cca to 550cca if it has the ...
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| Repair manual 1990 honda accord ex | 9/14/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I was surfing the web to get any kind of answer,cause my boyfriend is having trouble with his 1990 ...
A: Sweede, I'll need you to answer a few things about this Accord. Before he gets the car running, ...
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| honda trans | 9/12/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I have an civic 2002 4 door lx the trans slips when shifting all gears I have changed the fluid with ...
A: On the Honda cars as new as yours there can be a fault code stored in the car's PCM. If the car has ...
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| 1991 honda accord lx | 9/11/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: My daughter was driving down the road about 55 mph and her car just quit running. The electrical ...
A: The PGM-FI relay (main relay) is located above the cruise control unit on the driver's side under ...
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| 2000 Honda Civic ex | 9/9/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: How do I clear the engine codes on a 2000 Honda Civic EX 5 speed?
A: Jenny, There are a few methods for clearing the codes from your car's ECU (engine control ...
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| Honda Accord Parking Brake Question | 9/9/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I've got an '05 Accord V6 w/ 6 spd transmission. I noticed that the travel of the parking brake ...
A: Mark, I must first thank you for how thorough you were in explaining your situation. Now I'll get ...
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| steering | 9/9/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: i have a 1999 honda accord v6 2 door coupe and my steering is going bad on it. i went to a mechanic ...
A: A squealing noise while turning the steering wheel could be caused by a failing power steering ...
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| Car's strange behaviour | 9/8/2009 | Gary J. Meyer II |
Q: I'd appreciate your input. I have a 1992 Honda Civic LX 5-speed hatchback. About 4 months ago, the ...
A: Howard, You are correct, the starter is not your problem. The failing starter would not cause an ...
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