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problems just before inspection due... '90 Accord
'90 Accord EX (auto)... inspection is due on it in a week.
Current problems:
- check engine light is on
- speedometer doesn't work
- S indicator for "sports mode" on the dash blinks
- the brake lamp is on
- cracked right front axle.
Realistically, the car drives fine if you can believe that. About the speedo, I drove through a puddle at highway speeds a few months back so I'm guessing that's what messed up the speed sensor.. and the mechanic thought so as well... he wanted $200+ including labor to replace the speed sensor.
What I want to know is...
- does this speed sensor problem also affect the "S" light blinking ? It started around the same time and the manual says the blinking indicates a transmission problem. I'm thinking the computer believes since the speedo isn't working, there's a problem with the tranny so it's blinking the S light also. The car shifts perfectly fine. Thoughts ?
- Does the brake lamp light come on if the brake pads are wearing down ? I don't know if there's a sensor for that... because the brake lamps look fine in the back.
- Will a cracked (not broken) right front axle pass NYS inspection ? If not, cost on replacement ?
Basically I want to keep the car for at least 2 more years - I drive it to and from the train station and that's it... but I can't get it to pass inspection with all these problems... is it worth it to spend $200+ to fix them and do you see more problems than just the speed sensor fix, realistically ?
Current problems:
- check engine light is on
- speedometer doesn't work
- S indicator for "sports mode" on the dash blinks
- the brake lamp is on
- cracked right front axle.
Realistically, the car drives fine if you can believe that. About the speedo, I drove through a puddle at highway speeds a few months back so I'm guessing that's what messed up the speed sensor.. and the mechanic thought so as well... he wanted $200+ including labor to replace the speed sensor.
What I want to know is...
- does this speed sensor problem also affect the "S" light blinking ? It started around the same time and the manual says the blinking indicates a transmission problem. I'm thinking the computer believes since the speedo isn't working, there's a problem with the tranny so it's blinking the S light also. The car shifts perfectly fine. Thoughts ?
- Does the brake lamp light come on if the brake pads are wearing down ? I don't know if there's a sensor for that... because the brake lamps look fine in the back.
- Will a cracked (not broken) right front axle pass NYS inspection ? If not, cost on replacement ?
Basically I want to keep the car for at least 2 more years - I drive it to and from the train station and that's it... but I can't get it to pass inspection with all these problems... is it worth it to spend $200+ to fix them and do you see more problems than just the speed sensor fix, realistically ?
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From: Abbeville, La, 70510
Re: problems just before inspection due... '90 Accord (rh71)
yes,
the speed sensor does make the 's' blinking light
your brake light lamp is probaly on because you have low fluid or a brake light is burnt.
the speed sensor does make the 's' blinking light
your brake light lamp is probaly on because you have low fluid or a brake light is burnt.
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Re: problems just before inspection due... '90 Accord (rh71)
I have the same car and recently passed in NYC.
I had the blinking S and speedo issue but my speedo at least worked half of the time.
My brake light was out and that needed to be fixed.
I had an 86 accord with cracked axle and was told it would not pass if not fixed. Its unsafe to drive a car because eventually it could get dangerous.
What does the S button do? Whats the point of it?
FYI my car is out of service now since its only running on 3 cylinders.
I had the blinking S and speedo issue but my speedo at least worked half of the time.
My brake light was out and that needed to be fixed.
I had an 86 accord with cracked axle and was told it would not pass if not fixed. Its unsafe to drive a car because eventually it could get dangerous.
What does the S button do? Whats the point of it?
FYI my car is out of service now since its only running on 3 cylinders.
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