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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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Default Things to look for in a 96 LX

I'm looking at buying a 96 Accord LX. Are there any bad things I need to look for that are characteristic of Accords?

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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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Maker sure the balance shaft seal retainer has been put on. Other than that there really isn't any major common problems. They're great cars...
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stew Pidasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Maker sure the balance shaft seal retainer has been put on. Other than that there really isn't any major common problems. They're great cars...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm getting it from a dealership, so that probably won't be a problem. Thanks for the input.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by J B G Needs a Car &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'm getting it from a dealership, so that probably won't be a problem. Thanks for the input. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Unfortunately, it still might be. It takes a real owner to follow thru on the "recall notice" to DO a repair. However, the is a way to find out...

I might be mistaken but I think you can go to the service department and have them run the VIN number to see if this recall has been done on this car.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RotaryBzzz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Unfortunately, it still might be. It takes a real owner to follow thru on the "recall notice" to DO a repair. However, the is a way to find out...

I might be mistaken but I think you can go to the service department and have them run the VIN number to see if this recall has been done on this car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ok I will do that on Sunday when I go back down there.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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how many miles? chances are that if the timing belt has been changed within the last year the recall has been done on it. the recall was done for me when I changed my timing belt at 91K
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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I have a 96 lx, and about the only things are the seal recall and the power window (passenger side) has problems. That seems to be common of all accords.

other than that, great car.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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on 5th gen common things that break to look out for..

-power door lock actuator going bad and starts buzzing
-climate control **** breaking
-inner fender wall lining ripping out at high speeds
-door lamp lenses falling off
-power windor motor going out due to not lubricating the tracks

thats about everything that has gone bad to my car as well as others i know.. nothing really big.. anything else anyone
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