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Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-14-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,235
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord Achieving Best Gas Mileage

I appreciate your reply and you seem to be a fountain of knowledge, but it's a little over my head. Are you basically saying to slowly accelerate and keep it steady and around 40mph?
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-05-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,235
Posted By Happs

1992 Accord Achieving Best Gas Mileage

I recently drove a 2002 Toyota Avalon for a week which has a dashboard feature that told you instant and and average gas mileage that updated instantly. It was a cool feature and I found a way to...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
07-06-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,177
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord Failed Emissions High NOX

No, but thank you very much for the link. Also, am I correct in driving the car for 10 miles and letting it idle while waiting for the test to make sure it's very warm?
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
07-05-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,177
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord Failed Emissions High NOX

Just the EGR valve base. I read the FAQs on there and the EGR port cleaning is pretty involved and is best left up to to a shop. I've emailed some shops to ask the costs of both EGR port cleaning and...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
07-05-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,177
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord Failed Emissions High NOX

Well, I went for my biennial test and the car failed the emissions test with a high NOX. The standard is 2.50 and my car was 2.52. My car also failed the gas cap test. I drove hard on the freeway...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
04-17-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,483
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord ABS Light

Thanks for the info. I'm still curious as to what that hard disk drive looking box is behind the trunk linking on the right side of the trunk in front of the jack?
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-19-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,483
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord ABS Light

I had the ABS light tested and it came back as code 1, pump motor over-run. I pulled back the lining in the trunk on the right side near the jack and came upon what I think is the ABS control module...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-24-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,177
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord Failed Emissions High NOX

Well, I had the oxygen sensor changed (the original looked bad), the pcv valve changed (the original wasn't clicking and looked caked) and the EGR valve cleaned (lots of gunk) and I passed the...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
07-31-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,177
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord Failed Emissions High NOX

I'l try cleaning it. The car has new spark plugs and spark plug wires and a recent Sea-foam treatment. Since I need to provide receipts to substantiate repairs (can't get a receipt for just...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
07-31-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,537
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord Air Conditioning

The A/C is still cool and not ice cold in the summer. In the winter, the air conditioning feels cold, but not meat locker cold like a 1980's GM car would feel. My grandma had a 1988 Accord years ago...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
07-30-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,177
Posted By Happs

1992 Accord Failed Emissions High NOX

My 1992 Honda Accord failed the emission test today for a too high NOX reading. The applicable standard is 2.50 and my car's reading was 2.61. I've read that high NOX has something to do with a...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
07-05-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By Happs

Dusty Engine Bay

My 1992 Accord has a dusty engine bay and I'm afraid to use any engine cleaner that you need to spray down with a hose for fear of damaging sensitive electrical components. I don't have grease, oil...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-12-2010, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,537
Posted By Happs

1992 Accord Air Conditioning

My 1992 Accord with 46k original miles and the original A/C system has always had cool A/C on a 100 degree day and cold on a 60 degree day but not ice cold like in GM cars of the 80's that would...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
04-17-2009, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,658
Posted By Happs

Re: Distributor O-Ring

I went to the dealer today and bought one for a whopping $1.82. I'm taking my car on Sunday to a 1990-1993 Honda Accord enthusiast who will take a look at the distributor. I'll ask him to replace the...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
04-16-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,658
Posted By Happs

Distributor O-Ring

My mechanic says the distributor's o ring is leaking oil in my 1992 Honda Accord. How can I be sure and test it out myself to confirm? There is oil just below and to the right of the distributor on a...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
04-08-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,774
Posted By Happs

Re: 92 Accord CV Boot vs Axle

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
04-03-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,774
Posted By Happs

92 Accord CV Boot vs Axle

My driver's side outer CV boot is torn and splattering grease all over the inside of my tire however there is no clicking sound or noises when turning. I've read that you can buy entire axles at auto...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-04-2009, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By Happs

Re: Any Idea what this is worth?

I'm asking the same question about my car--a 1992 Honda Accord EX with 45,000 original miles. Make sure you replace the timing belt because age deteriorates it as well as mileage. Also, be sure to...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-26-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,598
Posted By Happs

Re: Valve Cover Gasket Leak

Thanks for the suggestions
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-24-2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,598
Posted By Happs

Valve Cover Gasket Leak

I had the valve cover gasket replaced on my 1992 Accord EX about 4,000 miles ago and now all along the lower part of the valve head cover itself, I notice oil that looks kind of fresh (dark black)....
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-23-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,483
Posted By Happs

ok, thanks for the suggestions

ok, thanks for the suggestions
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-20-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,483
Posted By Happs

Re: 1992 Accord ABS Light (radiuslight)

The brakes are fine. I had the front brake pads changed last year and the rear ones have about 60% left.
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-20-2008, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,483
Posted By Happs

1992 Accord ABS Light

I own a 4dr 1992 Honda Accord automatic transmission completely stock. After I put the car in drive, about 30 seconds later, the ABS light comes on and stays on permanently. It does this all the...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-27-2005, 12:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,622
Posted By Happs

Re: 92 Honda Accord Possible Trans Problem (Happs)

Just wanted to let everyone know that in the end, my car needed a rebuilt transmission at a cost of $2500. The shift solenoid valve wasn't the issue. The Honda repair shop had never heard of my...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-29-2005, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,622
Posted By Happs

Re: 92 Honda Accord Possible Trans Problem (hondadude)

Just an update. The car now goes into neutral in all gears. No D4 light blinking, and a false positive reading on the TCU of 15. The Honda repair shop is going to replace the shift control solenoids...
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