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Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-14-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

Thanks for chiming in on the attempted thread hi-Jack guys. The other day when I was troubleshooting the car I took the radiator cap off - car wasn't quite fully cooled down but not scalding hot. I...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-13-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

Thanks phootbag.

i am using the proper coolant - i just bought the pre mixed stuff from autozone so i should really say that i am using the most proper coolant my budget will allow :D


I do...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-12-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

pulled a spark plug and it does kind of look like green on the bottom side of the top piece that hovers over the needle tip - and it almost smelled like coolant.

How much does a head gasket cost...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-11-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

Last night i had a flashlight and was checking the radiator cap while the car was running. steam was coming out from around the radiator cap. i replaced the cap even though it was brand new - i...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-10-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

Appreciate that link red bull.

read through it, when i get the time ill try more troubleshooting


i got a chance to properly bleed the system with the heater on high.

i was able to drive...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-10-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Update ( Overheating )

OK - my girlfriend did some tests for me

after the car started overheating she places it in park and revs the motor to about 1500 rpm or so - temp comes down.

if she keeps it in drive with the...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-08-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

ok bled the system, but not with heat on and full blast. ill do that tomorrow evening. i really appreciate all the help guys. i squeezed the upper radiator hose to "milk" some of the air out. i didnt...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-08-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

Does the car need to be running while i open the bleed screw in order to bleed the air?
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-08-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

thanks a ton, when she gets home tonight ill wait for it to cool off and see what i can do
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-08-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

Re: 96 honda accord EX overheating

ill have to examine the oil - hopefully this isnt the case although i wouldnt be suprised.

i wasnt aware of the bleed screw - where is it located?

what procedure should i follow now that i am...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
09-08-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,774
Posted By grhawn

96 honda accord EX overheating

1996 Honda Accord EX - Automatic
Engine code: F22B2 (non vtec)

This is my girlfriends car and she recently (week ago) described to me that it has been overheating. (she told me it has been like...
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