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Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-29-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,231
Posted By PredatorCoder

Re: A/C expansion valve torque specs for 1998 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder

An update in case anyone else comes across this: it should be obvious, but don't torque every single fastener for the TXV valve to 23 ft-lb.... or you'll be sorry... the three different fasteners...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-29-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,231
Posted By PredatorCoder

Re: A/C expansion valve torque specs for 1998 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder

Thanks. I guess that explains why AllData didn't have the information either.
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-28-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,231
Posted By PredatorCoder

A/C expansion valve torque specs for 1998 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder

What the title says: A/C expansion valve torque specs for 1998 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder. For some reason, my AllData subscription doesn't have a diagram for the evaporator overhaul that includes...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
10-24-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,328
Posted By PredatorCoder

Noticing some dust while inspecting timing belt; what's up with that?

I have the valve cover and upper timing belt cover off on my 1998 Honda Accord 4 cylinder (replacing leaking valve cover gasket, etc.). So I have a chance to get a look at the timing belt.

I'm...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
06-11-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 21,440
Posted By PredatorCoder

How to properly set timing when changing distributor?

I drive a 1998 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder VTEC, MT. Need to replace the o-ring between the distributor and the head. It sounds like the thing to do is set the crankshaft to TDC, and make sure the...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
04-04-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 70,207
Posted By PredatorCoder

Re: (suspendedHatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by suspendedHatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you hide the alarm, siren, start kill, and...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
03-26-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 70,207
Posted By PredatorCoder

According to a friend of mine and also the Honda...

According to a friend of mine and also the Honda manual, a bad MAP sensor just makes engine run poorly (good). But he also says crankshaft position sensor can make it not run at all. Any thoughts...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
03-24-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 70,207
Posted By PredatorCoder

Another anti-theft idea I just had... what if you...

Another anti-theft idea I just had... what if you had a switch *inside* the ECU itself that enabled/disabled fuel injectors? Presumably you could hide your wiring very easily, and a thief would...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
03-22-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 70,207
Posted By PredatorCoder

Re: (fcm)

I think ya missed the point. My idea is *not* to have a *single* microcontroller activating various standalone hidden relays, which has been done before. That setup would look like this:

HIDDEN...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
03-21-2006, 01:39 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 70,207
Posted By PredatorCoder

Well, my big issue with a simple fuel pump switch...

Well, my big issue with a simple fuel pump switch as mentioned throughout this entire thread is that if someone finds it, you are screwed. My idea of an ideal security system is one that takes a lot...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
02-25-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 70,207
Posted By PredatorCoder

Actually I was thinking more along the lines of...

Actually I was thinking more along the lines of the black/yellow line that runs into the distributor, which is what delivers the power for the spark plugs. But yeah, the yellow/green would work just...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
02-25-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 70,207
Posted By PredatorCoder

One more question... if you put your kill switch...

One more question... if you put your kill switch on the distributor (spark) instead of the fuel pump, would this effectively immobolize the vehicle without causing any damage (whether the car is...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
02-24-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 70,207
Posted By PredatorCoder

OK so the pictures are gone, but my assumption is...

OK so the pictures are gone, but my assumption is that after this mod you get a connection something like this to the fuel pump:

12V --&gt; Fuel pump fuse --&gt; Main relay --&gt; My security relay under...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
02-21-2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,143
Posted By PredatorCoder

When I replaced the cap I also...

When I replaced the cap I also drained/refilled/bled the cooling system. The tank was filled to max at that time.

Just went out to the car again and looked at it, after it cooled down. ...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
02-21-2006, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,143
Posted By PredatorCoder

Would the smaller diameter in the core outlet...

Would the smaller diameter in the core outlet hose for the heater core be the cause?

I don't know how I would have possibly broken anything on the radiator itself. I haven't noticed anything...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
02-21-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,143
Posted By PredatorCoder

Re: Radiator cap is leaking (moores55)

OK this is really getting annoying. I drained/refilled the radiator and replaced the cap with one from AutoZone as so many suggested I do, and it didn't fix anything. In fact, in the past the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
02-20-2006, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 534
Posted By PredatorCoder

Consequences of installing relays in various parts of 97 Civic

I'm looking at building a hopefully more sophisticated/challenging immobilizer/security system for my 97 Civic.

The plan is that the ignition key will no longer act as a main switch connecting...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
02-12-2006, 02:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,143
Posted By PredatorCoder

Radiator cap is leaking

Recently I replaced my heater box/core in my 1997 Civic with that of a 1999/2000 Civic as part of a climate control upgrade. (The previous heater box/core did not have any problems, e.g. leaking,...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-15-2005, 03:46 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 450,506
Posted By PredatorCoder

Re: ** Mother of all How-to's : 96-98 EK Manual Climate swap to 99-00 EK Electronic ** (chameleon)

Wouldn't it be easier to do the following, assuming you knew what pins went with what:

1. Replace resistor with power transistor in the blower, instead of replacing the entire blower.
2. Add...
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