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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Odometer | 2/7/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: The odometer and trip meter stopped working on my 94' Honda Accord. Just wondering how much this ... A: This sounds like it is probably the right diagnosis. The cost will depend on what type of parts you ... | ||
| Odometer | 2/6/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: The odometer and trip meter stopped working on my 94' Honda Accord. Just wondering how much this ... A: There are several things that might be going on here. It could be a faulty speed sensor but if the ... | ||
| Block heater cord plug | 2/1/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have a 2010 Civic EX-L,but this question is not really model specific.I live in an area that gets ... A: There isn't quite enough info here to give me enough insight into this problem to really give the ... | ||
| power steeeing hose hp replacement | 1/30/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: okay, stupid question but here it is. I have to replace the hp PS hose on my 89 accord. It looks ... A: Usually, when I need to do engine work and I have to jack up the car I jack it up using the center ... | ||
| Front wheel noise | 1/23/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: Ihave a 93 Honda civic that has a loud constant noise in the front wheels, not unlike what a wheel ... A: It is likely that you have a wheel bearing problem. One good way to test this is to drive on a curvy ... | ||
| 2007 Honda Civic brakes | 1/10/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I just completed replacing the front brake pads on my 2007 Civic. I have performed this procedure ... A: The first thing I would check is that there is nothing that is hitting against the dust shield. ... | ||
| gear shift problem | 1/8/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have an Acura 2.5TL, 96, 5 Cylinder, mile about 220,000. the car has been running very well until ... A: Most of the time these are easy to replace. The switch is located on the top of your brake pedal. ... | ||
| gear shift problem | 1/8/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have an Acura 2.5TL, 96, 5 Cylinder, mile about 220,000. the car has been running very well until ... A: This sounds like it may be the shift interlock solenoid going bad. HOWEVER you will want to check to ... | ||
| main relay assy | 1/7/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: i replaced the motor on my 98 honda 1.6 base, and it started fine and ran for 5min and shut down. ... A: Sounds like an electrical problem. the relay turning on and off tells me that it is not getting ... | ||
| 99 Civic SI | 1/3/2012 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have a 1999 Civic SI with the 16B engine. It was stored for about a year and a half and ... A: There are several things that might be going on here. But the first thing to think about is that it ... | ||
| Starter relay location | 11/19/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: Have starting problems with my 2005 civic lx. I replaced the starter and it worked for about 3 ... A: You need to do a thorough test of your starting and charging systems. This includes cleaning and ... | ||
| 99 Honda Misfire | 11/16/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: Hey I have a 99 Accord(2.3 vtec auto). I changed the catalytic converter because it was making the ... A: First of all if it happened right after you got it from the repair shop you need to be asking ... | ||
| smoking tail pipe / water leak out exhaust | 11/6/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: i just bought a 1996 honda accord , v4 & as soon as i start the car there is excessive white smoke ... A: Most of the time excessive white smoke is caused by a blown head gasket. The smoke you see is ... | ||
| To repair or not to repair? | 10/29/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have a 2003 Honda Accord LX model and I've noticed over time that the paint has peeled off from ... A: I will preface this by saying that I have not done any research into this question. I think that ... | ||
| To repair or not to repair? | 10/28/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have a 2003 Honda Accord LX model and I've noticed over time that the paint has peeled off from ... A: I would probably repaint it. After it is repainted you might decide that you want to keep it, but if ... | ||
| To repair or not to repair? | 10/24/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have a 2003 Honda Accord LX model and I've noticed over time that the paint has peeled off from ... A: I don't think it's worth it to repaint it for $5,000! This is a super expensive estimate. I would ... | ||
| cooling system | 10/22/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have a 2000 honda civic LX and I've noticed when I drive I can smell a hint of antifreeze and when ... A: You original question said that your windshield was fogging...if it is not fogging then you probably ... | ||
| cooling system | 10/14/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have a 2000 honda civic LX and I've noticed when I drive I can smell a hint of antifreeze and when ... A: It sounds like you have at least one problem with your cooling system. You might have several things ... | ||
| Honda Civic EX 2004 | 10/3/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: My car keeps over heating they tell me my fans ain't coming on does anyone know if there is a sensor ... A: There are several things that are likely causing your problem. The first thing that you need to do ... | ||
| 1997 Honda Crv | 9/26/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: The car has 176,000 miles on it has been running pretty good. I've replaced the plugs, wires, cap ... A: Anytime the check engine light flashes it means that there is a problem that needs your attention ... | ||
| Honda Accord electrical question | 9/21/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: I have a 2004 honda accord and I think I'm having an electrical problem. For the past 6 months or ... A: This type of problem sounds like a battery problem or some type of bad connection in the electrical ... | ||
| 1993 honda accord starter | 9/15/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: i have a 1993 honda accord lx put had a new starter put in it yesterday and it seem like the starter ... A: The most likely cause is a bad starter solenoid. It is built into the starter and most of the time ... | ||
| thottle cut out | 9/15/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: i have a 1993 honda civic hatchback with a 1996 honda predlude si motor in it. i recently replaced ... A: There are many things that can cause this type of problem. I would start by checking fuel pressure. ... | ||
| shift cable 07 accord | 9/15/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: my girlfriend has a 07 honda accord and it just started to get stuck in park i pumped the brake and ... A: Here is a test that will help. Have someone step on the brakes and see if all of your brake lights ... | ||
| Distributor Replacement | 9/14/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: My car is leaking oil, and a mechanic told me that since replacing the O-ring in the distributor ... A: You could try a used distributor. You can get them pretty cheap sometimes. I would try ebay, ... | ||
| 90 accord ex wont start | 9/14/2011 | Steve Porter |
| Q: i have a 1990 accord that wont start the terminals were loose when i got it so i repkaced and ... A: The first thing that you need to do is make sure your battery cables are clean and tight. If they ... | ||
| car wont run | 4/9/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: ok so here it goes i have 1996 honda civic ex 5 speed the problem is the car will not start unless i ... A: Drew, since you have alot of different CEL's going on you need to start here by repairing and ... | ||
| injectors | 4/8/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: ok so i have a 1996 honda civic ex 5 speed d16y8 and when the key is in the on position my ... A: Andrew, can only be 2 things causing this. The ignition switch is failing you by not staying in the ... | ||
| water in oil | 4/7/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: Travis I bough a nice 1990 Honda accord for my son,unfortunately he run it with a broken hose and ... A: Leo, water in the oil is a sign that the head gasket has been damaged. So you want to replace the ... | ||
| 2002 Honda cr-v a/c | 4/4/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: I just replaced the compressor and clutch unit because the bearings went out of the clutch and ... A: Andrew, i dont really understand what your question is? If the A/C is on the compressor is going to ... | ||
| 97 civic new wheel bearing going loose repeatedly | 4/3/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: I took the knuckle to Honda to have a new bearing pressed in put it back together the car sounded ... A: Zak, the only thing that i can suggest that you are doing wrong is not tightening the CV axle 100% ... | ||
| fuel pressure problems on 91 Honda Accord | 4/2/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: My car kept cutting off so I got a fuel pressure gauge kit. I found online the pressure shoul be ... A: Penny, could be the injectors or the fuel rail. But, doubtful. 80% of the time it is the fuel filter ... | ||
| 1990 Honda Accord Speed Sensor | 3/29/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: I know you've answer the question about finding the speed sensor before, but I've seen you answer it ... A: Becky, it's in the same location as on the Automatic Transmissions. It is tough to locate because it ... | ||
| timing belt replacement @ water pump | 3/25/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: The vehicle is a 2004 Honda Pilot. Should I have the water pump replaced when the timing belt is ... A: Ron, yes. Here is a link to a kit i found - ... | ||
| '07 Honda Civic LX ac and CEL question | 3/24/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: Travis N, Thanks for being here. 2007 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan 1.8L 4 banger AC was intermittently ... A: Rod, if the CEL came on after you had the repairs done y not take it back to the shop? Most shops ... | ||
| Overheating wheel | 3/21/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: Our 2004 Honda Odyssey recently received new tires (I don't know if this is pertinent) and about a ... A: Mike, any brake job company can perform this for you. The reason i wanted the dealers opinion on the ... | ||
| 92 Accord seperating hub from knuckle | 3/20/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: After much work removing axle and lower ball joint I removed the 4 bolts on the back side that hold ... A: Mike, assuming you are doing a brake job to this vehicle? Whichever not an easy task by any means. ... | ||
| 96 HONDA ACCORD LX 4cyl 2.2 (354,000km) | 3/19/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: I would really appreciate an opinion please. My 1996 Accord never has a problem starting from cold ... A: Vaughn, fuel pump. Even if you have replaced the fuel pump already. These aftermarket fuel pumps ... | ||
| 1990 Accord LX Headliner | 3/19/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: My name is David and I own a 1990 Honda Accord LX. When I bought the car it was missing the ... A: David, ummm... no. Not gonna happen. Someone installed that sunroof aftermarket which is why you are ... | ||
| Honda Civic | 3/16/2011 | Travis N |
| Q: I have a 2003 Honda Civic Ex 4 door 1.7L with about 107,000 miles on it. Quick history, the car blew ... A: Josh, yes it is worth fixing. And you need to fix it asap. Because you have basically put a band-aid ... | ||
Steve Porter
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer most any common auto repair question. The only questions that I can't really answer are questions that would take lots of in-person time to diagnose.
Experience
I've been an automotive technician for about 10 years. I started as a technician then moved into management.
Organizations
AMA
Publications
www.myautorepairadvice.com
Education/Credentials
Associates Degree in Automotive Technology
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www.2carpros.com
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