Hondarinos, It seems to me that there has been a fair amount electrical-system related discussions which got me thinking about the coil packs and distributorless iginition system in my 02 Civic Si. It has about 87k trouble free miles so far, a warrantied catalyst replacement was the only time it...

When setting the ignition timing of 1990s Honda cars, how critical is it for the fixed pointer to line up exactly with the center BTDC timing mark (of the three BTDC marks) on the crankshaft pulley? Background: The second step for setting the timing on my 91 Civic (as well as other Hondas) is to...

anyone know of aftermarket trip computer or a mod to add later honda trip computer to '93 civic i am guessing the ECU has all the required signals to feed trip computer then there are some ECU chipping mods that would allow access to data for trip computer input maybe ? TIA robb

Hi, When I apply brakes on my Accord LX Manual, 206K km, the brake padel goes too down and then brakes work. I know the brake pads are pretty new. I talked with mechanic and he said it needs new master cylinder. I have used this mechanic services a few times before like muffler changes, getting...

Screwed up the job on my car this weekend with a big leak between the trans and engine. I don't want to blame the gasket but the 2nd time around (will try next weekend)I'm wondering if I should try a Honda gasket. Any difference? Opinions? Any tips on keeping the curved part of the gasket in place...

I saw in the accord brochure that you can add the "sport package" to the EX model. which adds, fog lights, rear spoiler and the autodimming mirror. any idea how much thsi is installed? I already have a price whihc includes the rear wing spoiler (not sure if thats the one that comes with the...

My friend has a 2000 honda civic. The battery was replaced by himself and now the radio comes up with a message err or error. It did say code and we tried several combinations but now it only comes up with the error. We must have tried to enter the code too many times. How can this be corrected...

Just when it is time for me to change the cabin pollen filter of my 2002 Accord, I am wondering if having a pollen filter really necessary. I usually drive with my sunroof open anyways. I am just thinking of replacing the filter elements with a furnace filter material just to filter off...

I got myself a girlfriend... so you know what that means! ... i get the girl's car problems. *sigh* well, here's the deal: Check engine light's on: took it to Autozone and i get the codes: P0401 - Insufficient flow in the Exhaust Gas Recirculaton (EGR) system - i think i've run across this...

I have puzzleing problem. I can start and drive my car 12 miles on the highway, and the temp gauge doesn't budge, and the heater blows our air that is barely warm. However, if I stop at a light, the temp gauge starts to rise and the air gets warmers. Alas, as soon as I start moving again, the...

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I got a letter from the local high volume Honda dealer where I bought my new 1998 Accord LX. The car is in very good shape with about 70,000 miles. The dealer has a year end sale that ends Dec. 20. They said they may offer 80% of MSRP from the trade in on a 2005 or 2006. I was think about maybe...

Dear ng, I've bought a Honda Jazz and I'm really pleased with it. Just thought you should know. --- David

Has anyone found a clean trip computer installation for a '98 Accord? Any Ideas? Thanks, Al

Howdy, 2000 Civic 4 dr DX here, passenger side headlight lens cover is looking scratched and getting opaque. I thought it might be some spray up from road paint or other such thing and tried to clean with many solvents to no avail. I've always kept a covering of rainx on it, if that...

I have a 94 Accord, manual with 135,000 miles on it. Early this year (it was still winter here on the east coast) I started to see this problem - after I start the car and have driven about 4-5 miles on the highway (the temperature gauge at midway point), a 'thug...thug...' kind of sounds starts up...

What sorts of damages can be caused by scratching bottom ? like when you come down a hill/dip. Can it fxck up the exhaust connections, catalyst converter ? Thanks

Can anyone tell me what music was used in this UK advert earlier this year and is it available anywhere? Cheers, Jon.

I have a 1990 Civic Si with abot 160k miles. While exiting my parking lot this morning the car lost all power. The battery is fine, and the engine will crank, but there is no spark. The check engine light did not come on. I had the timing belt replaced about a year and a half ago (about 20k...