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| Honda Muffler and Gasket | 5/29/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I took my 2-door 1999 Honda Civic EX to the repair shop because I had been hearing a loud noise ...
A: First point to mention is the fact that you have been told that there are two separate problems. The ...
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| Trying to find a 1997 Vtech honda prelude engine | 5/27/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I am looking for some information on how to find an engine replacement for my prelude 97 v-tech ...
A: http://www.usedjapanmotors.com/engine_details.aspx?catid= There are so many sights online that you ...
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| car | 5/27/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: - i have a 1994 honda accord with 17 inch rims on it but when i put the rims on it bent my lug stud ...
A: Rule of thumb - if it's broke fix it. I don't recall wether that year has 4 or 5 studs, the more ...
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| oil pan on Acura 2001 MDX | 5/26/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I visited my local Valvoline oil shop for a quick oil change on 5/15/2009. I arrived and was the ...
A: Hey David, The never ending battle between owners and mechanics....its a cat and mouse game. I can ...
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| 1996 Honda alarm | 5/26/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: My FOB quit working for my 1996 Honda Accord LS (2.0 Litre) Coupe...I'm not sure if the alarm ...
A: Well James, If it is an OEM (original Equipment manufacturer), there usually is a fuse for it, ...
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| Jump Starting battery | 5/24/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: This is really a general question for any car. If I want to be jump started by another car, does ...
A: As long as the other car has a good battery and yes, 12 volts. The most common mistake people make ...
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| Honda sluggish and jerks | 5/24/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: Automatic it has 140,000 miles on it. I have had the car for 1 year now. I replaced the ECU a week ...
A: I am assuming it is an automatic, the good news is that the basics have been replaced so that can ...
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| 97 Civic EX, Transmission Noise | 5/23/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have a 1997 Honda Civic EX, it has a manual transmission and 139,000 miles. We just bought it ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem but there is a bad run of Civics a while back and I am not sure ...
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| 2002 Honda Accord | 5/22/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have a 2002 Honda Accord that has 68,000 miles on it. The SRS light and the Maintenance Required ...
A: The maintenance light can easily be reset, I forgot if its in the manual or not but requires ...
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| car jerks into gear when parked on an incline | 5/20/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have a 2006 Honda civic 4-door and am the first and only owner. Car has approx 36,000 miles. ...
A: This is actually a normal , nothing really to be concerned about. Try this instead - After you get ...
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| repairs on honda odyssey 1995 | 5/20/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: my odyssey is burning too much oil, in cold weather theres blue smoke coming out the exhaust and ...
A: One of the most common mistakes that I encounter is people who have leaks (gaskets) would keep ...
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| Honda throttlebody replacement | 5/19/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have a 1991 Honda si with a 1.6 ZC engine. The throttle body shaft is warped and I would like to ...
A: You know the importance of the specific model, heres a listing of actual engines: 86-89 1.6 L D16A1 ...
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| 92 honda accord | 5/18/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have a 1992 honda accord with approximately 263,000 miles on it, and the 3 years that I have had ...
A: There is a very good chance, with your year Honda and due to its age, that it can be your main ...
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| 98 honda civic | 5/18/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I am thinking about buying a 1998 Honda Civic EX which has 124,000 miles on it. Someone just told ...
A: The biggest advice I give folks when shopping for a used Honda Civic in particular is to make sure ...
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| Towing | 5/17/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: My friend has a 2000 Honda Accord and a 2006 Honda Odyssey Van. THe dealership told him that it was ...
A: Once in a while, you run into folks who does not seem to know what they are talking about. It is ...
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| honda transmissions | 5/17/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: My '02 dealer maintained Honda Civic LX - 4 cylinder, transmission died at 95000 miles. Viewing ...
A: Here's a an interesting article for you; http://www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com/php/login.php ...
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| 97 Honda Accord, D4 , Check Engine, Won't Start | 5/16/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: Reiner V, My 97 Honda Accord 4dr has problems starting anytime the humidity is high (fog and rain ...
A: Wow, thats a lot of problems at once. If you live in the US, I would HIGHLY suggest heading to an ...
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| Honda Prelude 1988 STI 2.0 | 5/16/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I was just wandering if you could attempt to answer a few questions for me. 1) I recently just ...
A: I did not know Honda made an STi model..hmm I had an 88 Prelude, when the S4 blinks, it means the ...
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| misfire | 5/15/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: i have a Honda vfr 750fg it is hard to start when cold then when it warms up it misfires from 3000 ...
A: My specialty is Honda Vehicles, not motorcycles, however, same principles. Misfires can be ...
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| 1998 Prelude SH Engine Woes. | 5/14/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I recently purchased a 1998 honda prelude. I drove the car for approximately 3 weeks, when during my ...
A: Well Chris, the first question I would have asked is, where is the oil going? My first suspicions ...
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| Honda Prelude VTI-R 1997 Atts light | 5/13/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: My honda Prelude 1997 Vti-r 156-000km. ATTS light and engine light come on after i drive it for ...
A: First order of business is to find out wether the fan is working or dead. Remove the connector ...
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| Honda Prelude VTI-R 1997 Atts light | 5/13/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: My honda Prelude 1997 Vti-r 156-000km. ATTS light and engine light come on after i drive it for ...
A: OBD is the port that they plug the scanning tool in to diagnose the vehicle, it is that plug that ...
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| Honda Prelude VTI-R 1997 Atts light | 5/12/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: My honda Prelude 1997 Vti-r 156-000km. ATTS light and engine light come on after i drive it for ...
A: The ATTS is a common quirk with the last generation Preludes, considering most Hondas don't have ...
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| Honda Noise in engine compartment | 5/11/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: In response to your answer from my earlier question. The car has an automatic transmission. All the ...
A: Your mechanics have the luxury of witnessing this problem that you describe that I certainly can't, ...
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| Standards | 5/11/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: What are the standards for a Honda, and a normal car? ANSWER: I need more clarification on your ...
A: Safety is not just measured with the number of airbags but a multitude of factors such as the ...
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| 1999 honda civic dx help | 5/10/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: i just bought a 1999 honda civic dx and i have a few questions. there are no tacks on the dash. if i ...
A: As far as I know, they are not sealed, they all have replaceable bulbs, the only catch is make sure ...
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| 1999 honda civic dx help | 5/10/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: i just bought a 1999 honda civic dx and i have a few questions. there are no tacks on the dash. if i ...
A: I am not familiar with a swap like you've mentioned (new dash), it would be quite a pain in the butt ...
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| civic help | 5/8/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: i have a 97 civic EX with the d16 series engine. i have an intake and straight 2.25 piping from the ...
A: Turbos are tricky as well. A lot of folks get turbos but do not know enough about the quirks that ...
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| civic help | 5/6/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: i have a 97 civic EX with the d16 series engine. i have an intake and straight 2.25 piping from the ...
A: I have never really been a fan of large bore exhausts, the dynamics of balancing horsepower along ...
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| 1991 honda lx | 5/6/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: The car just cut off,check the main relay and fuel pmp,but not getting power to the fuel ...
A: I am not clear about the "Donot have any spark" part. Do you mean the spark plug? There is a Fuel ...
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| Car running hot? | 5/5/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have a 94' Honda Accord that I am putting alot of work into right now. A few days ago I noticed my ...
A: Sametria, The main cause of overheating for most cars is the Thermostat, a fairly inexpensive part. ...
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| 1991 honda lx | 5/5/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: The car just cut off,check the main relay and fuel pmp,but not getting power to the fuel ...
A: Hey Mac, I don't know the full story, what do you mean by "car just cut off", does it mean as you ...
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| 96 Honda Transmission Problem | 5/4/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have 96 Honda accord with about 120K. It had an engine knock but otherwise drove fine and shifted ...
A: Jared, That's one heck of problem, I'll assume the car is an automatic. What you describe almost ...
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| Driver's Side Power Window | 5/4/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: My driver's side power window (Honda 96 EX) worked this morning, but when I went on my lunch break, ...
A: Sorry to tell you Brooke, this is common with Hondas as they get older, your power window motor may ...
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| Over Heating of Honda Civic 1991 | 5/1/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: Sir, Me from Pakistan and I have recently purchased Honda Civic 1991. It has engine type of D12B1. ...
A: Altaf, The most common cause of overheating on almost any engine is the thermostat, after time, the ...
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| Honda Accord 07 Failed Start | 4/30/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have a Honda Accord 07 with 25,000K miles on it. Last saturday in the park (on a hot day) it ...
A: I have had the same problems before with an Acura Legend sedan. I do know that Hondas do not have ...
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| Honda | 4/29/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: I have a 1993 Honda Prelude 2.2si Japanese import. The car has been sitting off the road for 2 years ...
A: Well Kathleen, one concern would be the fact that the top of the engine (inside) would be pretty dry ...
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| Braking with 'clicking' noise only in the morning | 4/29/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: In the morning, when I brake for the first time, I hear a clicking noise on my front brakes. I drive ...
A: Laura, Definitely an odd one. I would suspect a bad CV boot more than I would the brakes due to the ...
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| Accord V6 AC problem | 4/27/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: What would cause my ac to stop working after 5-10 min. Compressor stops and blower stops to. Only ...
A: If the AC cools well and compressor shuts off for a few minutes there is most likely an electrical ...
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| lights blink | 4/27/2009 | Reiner V |
Q: 1998 honda accord ex 4dr 6cyl every time i open a door the lights blink on and off for about a min ...
A: Cass, Weird one but I would first inspect the door switches (each door has one)at every door. They ...
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