When I'm out looking at cars, are there any problem areas I should look into? I'm in south FL so rust isn't normally a huge problem, but if there are some known things to look out for, I'd appreciate the heads up as well as what I need to do fix it or if should just stay away.

Thanks!
Steve

 

Im in the market for another DA as well. In terms of what you should look for. Just make sure all major maintenance has been preformed within the last 15k, timing belt, water pump, clutch etc.

In terms of other issues, maybe the notorious leaky passenger floor. Faulty main relay.

Other than this, all I would look for would be a car w/ good maintenance history.

 

Ok, found one that I'm going to be making an offer on. The car is in great physical shape inside and out but has a bad idle sensor (or something to that effect...that's what the owner said anyway).

Tried to search for it, but his termanology might be off. It causes sputtering once in a while and stalls once in a blue.

Any ideas what he's talking about?

Thanks,
Steve

 

Idle Air Control Valve IACV, or maybe the O2 Sensor.

 

love my da never had any problems with it runs like a dream

 

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my buddy had the same problem and it was the O2 sencor.

 

Yeah, but a bad O2 would throw a CEL wouldn't it?

Well, I'm buying it. Having it picked up tomorrow (I love AAA) and will be fixing those minor things.

Also, where's a good online source for OEM/Aftermarket Acura parts? Some of the OEM ones are just insanely priced.


Steve