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Forum: Honda Minivans, Crossovers, and Trucks
10-25-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Why does my car love weather ??

If the denser air theory is true then all cars would always perform better below 70 or 60 degrees and worse above 70 or 80 degrees but generally they dont.. My MDX performs worse either way, except...
Forum: Honda Minivans, Crossovers, and Trucks
10-24-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Why does my car love weather ??

No that's not the coolest. It can go down to 50° or even in the 40s sometimes. And at those temperature extremes (much colder or hotter than 70°) it does not perform the same way it does at 70°. In...
Forum: Honda Minivans, Crossovers, and Trucks
10-23-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Why does my car love weather ??

This is about my 2001 Acura MDX (J35 motor). I have always noticed and wondered, but never asked, why does this car perform best around 70 degree outdoor temperature. +/- 4-5 degrees. Its very...
Forum: Tech / Misc
04-06-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,471
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Can bad starter cause srs codes 9-2 , 6-6 ?

On my '01 MDX, srs light is on, checked srs codes - got 9-2 and 6-6. Both seem to indicate some problem with the power/battery supply. Got a quick battery+charging system check done and it turns out...
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
05-14-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,307
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: 2013 Touring - steering servo whine and brake buzz

2013 has fluid ?? It's electric steering,
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
05-13-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,307
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

2013 Touring - steering servo whine and brake buzz

There is an audible noise like a servo motor whirring/whining when I turn the steering. Its not loud but its noticeable. What could this be ? Any lube/maintenance I could do to make this go away ? It...
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
06-05-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,016
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Brake Fluid sediment question

after doing the reservoir fluid swap braking is noticeably better so its got to do something with the fluid. I could just have the whole system flushed out but here's what I am worried about more -...
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
06-01-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,016
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Brake Fluid sediment question

yes I understand it turns dark and dirty, but on a brand new car ? in like 6-7 months ?
Fluid level is not low, pedal does not sink at stop light. I'd just describe it as gradual loss of braking...
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
05-31-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,016
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Brake Fluid sediment question

I was trying to replace the brake fluid using the turkey baster method on my 2013 Accord Touring V6 that has only 9k miles on it and noticed the fluid was darkish and there was some sediment on the...
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
10-03-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,829
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: 2013 Service Manual and ATF level check procedure

Great, thanks! I understand the atf is same but is the transmission same too ? Did they change the trans between 8th and 9th gen ?

And this is just out of curiosity - if you wait longer than that...
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
10-03-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,829
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

2013 Service Manual and ATF level check procedure

First of all does anyone know if the 2013 Service Manual is out yet ? I am having a hard time finding it.
Secondly, all I want to know for now is - What is the exact procedure as written in the...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-10-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,636
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Did dealer overfill ATF ?

Just had an ATF drain refill done on the accord (6th gen). I checked the level after getting home and it was quite a bit on the higher side. Way over the MAX line. And this is on a hot engine. Car...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-21-2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,485
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Please help diagnose brake problem

Pedal height and play do not seem to be the issue.
Looks like the concensus is rear brake adjustment. I will check that out hopefully next week. And also look at doing a brake fluid bleed at the...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-19-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,485
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Please help diagnose brake problem

Is that neccessary even after adjusting the brakes using the adjuster on the parking brake ?

although it doesn't 'feel' like play though. When in Park, I can hear the shifter lock click early...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-19-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,485
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Please help diagnose brake problem

Hi,
This is for the 99 accord in the sig. I will try not to use words like "low pedal" or "spongy" and bias your opinion and rather just describe the problem -

First some facts -
- Had...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
12-01-2009, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,591
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Front upper arm replacement

I guess it wasn't very clearly in my first post so thought I'd mention again that the car is a '99 Accord LX 4cyl 4dr.

They did say that the ball joint is "serviceable" (not replaceable) so my...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
11-30-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,591
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Front upper arm replacement

called a couple of local shops (non-dealer) for a quote and one of them said that the ball joint is 'serviceable'. meaning they can just replace/repair the ball joint and not replace the whole arm....
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
11-27-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,591
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Front upper arm replacement

The car(accord in sig) had recently started making a clunk sound from the front end. I was suspecting something with the brakes. Turns out its the front upper arm.
Today when I was having the tires...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
10-01-2009, 06:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: '99 - grinding sound from front on right turn

Thanks for your replies.
If its the bearing, what's a typical fix for it - replace or re-grease ?
I haven't checked the boots properly yet but a quick visual did not indicate any problem. Can a...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-30-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

'99 - grinding sound from front on right turn

This is actually for a friend's car that is exactly the same model as mine (99 4cyl LX 4dr). Car has 105k miles. Recently he had been experiencing some kind of a grinding sound from the front, so I...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
06-15-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,282
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: Help with knock sensor location

so its an underbody operation then ? The oil filter on this car is accessible from under only and if its anywhere in that area then you've got to go under.
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
06-14-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,282
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Help with knock sensor location

I am a little confused on the location of the knock sensor on my F23A1 ('99 LX 4-cyl auto).
Actually I am a little unclear whether this car has a knock sensor at all or not in the first place ?!
...
Forum: Tech / Misc
05-07-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: How long does timing stay retarded after knock detect ?

Hi dtapia, thanks for your response!

So the timing will jump back up to advanced right away (ofcourse if no subsequent knock is detected) ?

but I just want to make sure you understood my...
Forum: Tech / Misc
05-06-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

How long does timing stay retarded after knock detect ?

I am curious to know how long does the timing stay retarded after it has been retarded due to knock detection ?
Does it try to fall back to its original(advanced) setting right away ? or does it...
Forum: Tech / Misc
03-16-2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,646
Posted By AnAccordIsForever

Re: VTM-4 operation question

well, yeah I know that's the "VTM-4 Lock" feature. That gets used only in very limited situations (only in D1, D2 or R, and at speeds well below 18mph). But my question is about the 'normal'...
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