i want to get a 94 accord for the wife. ;] but i dont kno much about them im a civic man myself. any ways i would lik to kno if theres any common machanical problems with this year i kno its a honda so itll last but idk. hers some info. its a super stock un modified automatic with 149,000 original miles on motor and tranny.
thnks.

 

well, I used to have a 94 accord ex and loved it. I never had any problems, never had any accidents, never had to worry about it starting up or anything. The only thing I would be concerned about the accord you're planning on getting is the mileage, but if the previous owner has taken care of the car and done all necessary tune-ups/oil changes/etc. then you should have yourself a reliable daily driver. That's my 2 cents.

 

It's pretty much a Civic (designed for the more serious set) that's been on steroids for too long (ala Jerry Lewis). It's a more substancial vehicle (just drive it, you'll feel the difference) and doesn't suffer from "upsets" like the Civic. Most importantly, it will protect your wife better than most offerings out there.

Build by Honda, there isn't any one thing that drives people crazy but the normal "age" related things
The Occasional Slow Window
The Occasional Main Relay
The Occasional Ignition Switch
and the all-time favorite:
The Occasional Vss / Cluster thingie
You get the idea.

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My 94 is suffering the slow windo issue what is the best fix for this? new window motors???

 

Clean the tracks of gunk
Lube em up

If you're not planning on modding it I'd go with a 96/97 Accord - they are prettier

 

MuffinMan,

whats the best way to clean the tracks?? and what should I use to lube them? Thanks!!!

 

I have a 94 Accord. If I could do things over I would go for a 96/97.

Main reason(s) would be that 94 was the first year of the fifth generation. By 96/97 Honda had time to fix all the little annoyances. I also find the 94 power antenna to be annoying. Mine started malfunctioning 5 years ago and was replaced. I also find the later years hold up to rust better.

This is just my opinion based on my observations. I'm not a technician.

 

I know!

 

Really just anything will work, my preference is a high % (like 91%) rubbing alcohol gets rid of sticky stuff like no other. Just dampen a paper towel with the alcohol and run it up and down the tracks on each side.

Honda sells a grease, well really two greases. One is lithium and I can't recall the other's name. One you'll want to use to lube the tracks. I can't remember which it is though I'll see if I can think of it/search for it.

*got it* Silicon or Lithium. and I believe it's the silicon you'll want in the tracks.

Also worth while to clean the guides with like a qtip covered in alcohol.

Check this out too:

http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-S...8700-9206.aspx

 

Ya got those down to a tee adams!!! ha I laughed so hard when I read the vss issues. Cause Im still dealing with mine.

 

I believe this is what you are looking for:

[url]https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1382022

 

As Muffinman mentioned, most of the "slow window" mayhem is caused by road *&%$ which made it's way into the window guide run (from all those days driving with your arm out the window).

If you notice that when you operate the window that the glass panel 'tilts' fore or aft when it trys to move; you may end up having to have the lower glass guides readjusted. In effect, they've spread apart from the strain and with the additional room to move, the glass tilts.

In extreme cases both the lower guide channels along with the window glass run (that soft rubber/felt thing the galss slides in) are replaced.

I suggest spray Silicone



It drys without residue and will not attract and capture dirt

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thank you guys! and my drivers window does fall forward too

 

Glad we all could help. Keep in touch, If you need any furthur help; let us know.

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Dear god, I have been through the window thing, sprayed it with silicone lube but it just dries up and makes it worse (in my case) I have finally solved the problem......I dont use the window!

 

love the car, just hate hub over rotor