any specific procedure to installing a new cap and rotor on a 96 integra se...whats the best way to line up that screw that holds on the rotor in order to get it off...also im changing plugs,wires,fuel filter and dropping in a k&n drop in...question is...to reset or not to reset ecu for maximum fuel air mixture after the tune up....

 

its pretty simple.. to get the cap off.. first not your spark plug wire order so you don't mess up/misplace the wires on the new cap (you might wanna label them)... then take them off so you have more access to the screws ... you can use either a Philips screwdriver or a socket and ratchet.. I THINK its 8mm but I'm not 100% sure as I'm at work/not at my car right now...

anyway use either your 8MM (if thats the size..this is from memory) socket and 1/4" ratchet and/or your philips screwdriverto undo the screws (3 i think) around the perimeter of the cap .... then the cap should come off.. for the rotor the screw may or may not be in a position you can get to it... if its not.. then go to the car and turn the key to "start" so that it cranks a little and spins the rotor.. when the rotor and screw are in a position you can get to then get a large philips screwdriver and press in hard so you don't strip the screw and it should come off (its on pretty tight.make sure u press in hard)... install is reverse... as for lining up the screw.. its pretty self explanatory..

fuel filter make sure you get some flare nut wrenches.... undo the fuel cap for a few mins.. then undo the lines slowly letting the remaining fuel trickle out.. then undo the banjo and lower fuel line nut and the harness/bracket that holes it to the firewall.... put in new filter, replace washers (should be supplied in the baggie w/ the new filter) tighten it up, replace fuel cap... turn the key to on and wait a while for the fuel system to pressurize.. the first time I did my fuel filter change I just turned the key straight to start and the car wouldn't start the first few times (just kept cranking) until the fuel got through the lines and filter...

you can reset your ECU.. you can/should disconnect your battery while doing the fuel filter anyway...

 

yeah, i remember going back and forth cranking it ever so slightly to get the screw in the right position. then i made the mistake of not paying attention to the way my wires were because i had a haynes book (POS, i might add) the book lied about the order of the wires on the cap. so i was there testing all the combos until she started.

make sure you know the order of your wires on the cap!!!!!! save yourself the headaches!!!!!

 

you guys / maybe some galz are the best....thanks a mil....what a bout a lil timing advancing for a lil extra boost...?

 

What do they look like? I'v never heard of these before.
Thanks

 

sorry for the late response I haven't been on in days (did a spring/shock, tire, brake, etc install and went shopping this weekend).. anyway..

they look kind of like open end wrenches except they grab at a different angle and hold more corners of the bolt..


this is just for illustration.. see how it grabs more angles than a regular open end wrench?

 

No problem...I appreciate the reply and pic.
I've seen wrenches like those before but I didn't know they were called flare-nut wrenches.
Thanks again

 

If you have less than 150k and more than 75k take it to the dealer and have the emisions warranty update done (EWE2).
You get and o/f change, wires, plugs, cap, and rotor.

 

and this is all free i assume...at any dealer..im in northern nj...but being that i have all the tune up items already i "ll let the dealer get over on this one....but are there any other recalls, tsb"s, that i should know about that the dealer fixes at their expense....

 

Hm.. so I can call my local honda/acura dealer and ask for this? and its free?

 

where did you hear this from?

 

yea, wheres this comming from?

 

I'm a service manager for Acura.

 

is there something else that we have to refer to that when we call the service dept they know what we are talking about or they don't back out on it if it is free.

 

bump

 

I think if your car qualifies they will send you a letter/recall stating the emissions warranty... I got a letter for my 97 Civic EX but not for the 95 Integra GSR..this was a while ago.. got the letter about a year or 2 ago..

I think the guy above is correct.. the car has to be over 75K for them to do some service..I forget what exactly the letter stated.. but it was something like the CARB sued honda or something like that stating that some of their cars are failing emissions or not up to standard.. so as a settlement honda will do the repairs of the oil change, cap, rotor, wires, etc... and they extended the emissions warranty if your car (whcih is included in the recall/settlement) fails a smog check then they will make the necessary repairs to make it pass or something..

I'm not exactly sure as I don't have the paper in front of me.. but I have it in the filing cabinet at home..

 

i jus called teh acura of riverside and acura of pasadena and they both said that my car wouldn't qualify becuase it was so damn old.. haha.. my words not theirs... cuz its supposedly 75k-105k or 7 years but i really wanna see if there is any other way to get this damn service.. cuz i haven't ever gotten this replaced, and regardless of whether my car is more than 7 years old, i fall in that mileage category and hell i could not pass emissions.. i should have carb sue those acura corporate bastards again! can you really tel i'm really passionate about free ****?

 

OK I just got home right now (in the pouring rain.. gawd sum people drive like idiots... anyways)...

I went to my filing cabinet w/ all my car, house, insurance, maintenance, registration, purchasing, etc.. important papers and pulled out the recall...

like I said I got it for the 97 Civic but not for the 95 Integra.. so I guess it only affects some cars (which is probably dependant on your VIN and/or production date/location, etc)...

it says:

EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION and FREE SERVICE REMINDER
and it has the cars VIN # (which probably means only some cars are incl.affected...

damn I wish I had a digital camera or scanner so I didn't have to type all this out.. luckily I can do 100+ wpm otherwise it'd take forever to type up the letter....
but anyway here you guys go.. (sorry for any spelling errors.. I'm just typing it up real quick and not reading/spell checking)... this is an exact copy of the letter Honda sent me..

October 2001

Emissions Warranty Extension and Free Service Reminder

In 1998, Honda entered into an agreement with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The reason for this agreement was an assertion by the EPA and CARB that there is a technical problem with your Honda's On-board Diagnostic system (OBD) that causes it to not comply with the Federal Clean Air Act and California regulations. OBD is a required part of your vehicle's computer system that monitors the functions of the emissions control system.

As part of this agreement, Honda is providing owners of certain 1995, 1996, and 1997 vehicles (this is as of Oct 2001.. they may have since added more model years.. I don't know.. this is all I received from Honda).... the following benefits.

1) The federal Emissions Warranties (in all states but California) and the California Emissions Warranties has been extended to 14 years from the date your vehicle was first sold, or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.

2) when the vehicle has betweeen 50,000 and 75,000 miles, the Honda dealer will inspect your vehicle's emissions control system free of charge. Any repairs or replacements needed to make the emissions control system fully functional will be done free of charge, including all parts and labor.

3) When the vehicle has between 75,000 and 150000 miles, the Honda dealer will again inspect your vehicle's emissions control system and make any needed repairs or replacements free of charge. In addition, the dealer will replace the spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor, and change the oil and oil filter; all free of charge to you.

What you should do

1) if you vehicle fails a state Smog check, or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on (the amber Check engine light on the instrument panel), take your vehicle to a Honda Dealer. Under the terms of the warranty extension, the dealer will repair any emisssions-related problem free of charge (incl diagnostics, parts, and labor). You should maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance schedule on your Owner's Manual. This Schedule is designed to keep your vehicles emissions control systems functioning properly.

2) If your vehicle has between 50,000 and 75,000 miles, contact your local Honda dealer to make an appointment for an emissions control system inspection. The Inspection and any necessary repairs are free of charge.

3) If your vehicle has between 75,000 and 150,000 miles, contact your local Honda dealer to make an appointment for an emissions control inspection, replacement of ignition parts, and an oil and filter change. All inspections, repairs, and replacements are free of charge. We recommend that you have this work done in conjunction with the normal scheduled maintenance at either 90,000 or 105,000 miles. Depending on model, either 90,000 miles or 105,000 miles is the normal interval for spark plug replacement. Please refer to the maintenance schedule in your owners manual.

We are sending you this reminder because your Honda was introduced five years ago and, on average, should have between 50,000 and 75,000 miles. We encourage you to take advantage of the emissions control syste4m inspection offered in that mileage range. If your vehicle has more than 75,000 miles, we encourage you to take advantage of the inspection, ignition parts replacement, and oil change at the 90,000 or 105,000 mile service. Honda will send you another reminder of this program on the ninth anniverasary of the introduction of the model year of your vehicle.

If you have any questions about this notice or your emissions warranties, please call the American Honda Consumer Affairs Department at (800) 999-1009.

Sincerly,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Honda Automobile Division...

 

dude you rock.

I'm not in Cali but this will still help a lot of people no doubt

 

what if my car doesn't fail emission??? can i still call and find out?

 

yo thanks for the update wit tha copy of the letter.. i'll maybe give that number a call and see if they cover the integra's of my year and mileage too.





[Modified by pdcdragon, 11:52 PM 2/12/2003]

 

i called the number and they said my car had no recalls or any warranty extensions for my vin... too bad i can't get that damn free tuneup. oh wellz...

oh and i called the honda number and they gave me this acura number to call, but either works. 800-382-2238