Hi, I recently acquired a 1987 HF, which runs great and gives me around 40mpg. I have a few questions about this car: 1) When the engine is cold, the car has to make effort to startup. I have to press on the gas as i turn the ignition. Once its on, I have to constantly give it gas so it doesn't...

Hello! I just noticed that my '96 Civic's clearcoat was beginning to crack and peel off at certains points.... (Damn! Its a thicker coating that I expected!)...around the headlamps, side pass windows, edge of wheelwells. Is this normal? What can I do about it short and long term?

The brake lamp stays on after I step on the brake. It is a 90 Accord. I have checked old postings. I have checked all the bulbs. Some suggest a greyish sensor or a module. All I can find is a greyish connector very close to the bulbs on both sides. I have traced the wires to the rear back seat but...

The new Value Package model is similar to LX but has eliminated some features. One is the rear stabilizers. The dealer says this shouldn't effect the handling except under racing conditions. Does anyone have any thoughts on removing the rear stabilizers? thanks

I have a 96 civic, and until just recently everything was fine. I've noticed lately that when I step on the gas, it really doesn't matter which gear, it hesitates to speed up and becomes kind of jerky. Just an hour ago, I was going up a pretty steep hill in 2nd gear, maybe 15 mph, and it would...

My mechanic (a shop) suggested that the bushings on my control arms are pretty well worn ... and the bolts rusted. They claimed that the only way to get new bushings is to replace the entire control arm. They quoted in excess of $900 (with a ball joint included). Are they full of hooey? Can the...

Thanks a million "Elle". I checked my coolant. It was bone dry. I addded anti-freeze/water mixture, took a spin around the block. The car is running normal. I will check the owner's manual and purge the line as you recommended. Thanks again. Krystyne

I have the infamous problem with the EGR valve on my van. I know I can bring it to the dealer to get it fixed, but is there a way I can just remove it and clean it? It seems very easy to remove, but do I need to replace the gasket? Nobody but the dealer sells this gasket.

Hello, I've a 2001 accord LX that I've driven for several years. Had the tires changed about 2 years ago and the front pads changed. Just today when driving towards a parking lot, I was going 35 mph (road was wet) and when I applied brakes and turned left, the car didn't stop and went straight...

I have a 92 honda civic. It has a problem of not starting. This only happens during the summer months. it will start at night when it is not hot outside. I don't know if the main relay will cause something like this. If anyone out there has some guidance, i would be most greatful. Please reply...

Hi, I have a 1998 honda accord V6. I have a strange problem, the battery indicator light in the dashboard lights up (along with the symbol of the car with all doors open) while the car is running whenever I try to set the parking brake. When I referred to the honda manual that I have, it says the...

Hi We just bought a Honda Jazz 1.4 CVT in the UK and love it, except for one thing. We live on a hill, and it doesn't hold its position when you're in gear, stationary, and take your foot off the brake. This makes manoeuvring in and out of tight parking spots a rather exciting attempt to release...

I've owned my Hybrid for about a month. No problems until today when I noticed that the A/C compressor seemed to "click" on and off, alternating between 72 degree cool air and warmer, more humid air. I do not have "ECON" turned on, as I am away that in "ECON" mode the compressor will shut off...

My 93 Honda accords transmission just broke. I bought my car for $3700 last year. Options: Rebuilt: $1800 Used Trans: $500 (6 months warranty) + 600 Labor. My question is would I be able to sell it without fixing the car for like $1500. Except the Transmission the car is in PERFECT...

2003 Accord 4-door sedan, I4, AT I changed my air filter at 26,400 miles (last Tuesday). Didn't notice if the "Maint Reqd" light came on that day, but starting the next day the MR light blinks 10 times whenever I start the car. Nothing in the Owners Manual explains why it's coming on at 26,000...

Hi Everyone, I got a check engine light diagnosed & it came back as 'P1362: Multiple misfire or No Signal In TDC 1 Sensor Circuit'. I replaced my cap,rotor,wires & plugs ( they needed replacing anyways ) & am still getting the same code.. I did a little searching around & it appears that my...

This is a warning to anyone looking to buy one of these vehicles. I just bought one a couple months ago and it makes a constant loud annoying humming sound around 80 mph. The sound actually starts at 70 and continually gets higher in pitch and louder up to 80 mpg. Honda refuses to do anything...

After an automobile accident the steering reservoir was crushed spilling the fluids onto the pavement while the engine continue to idle for a lengthy time and driven a couple miles. Days after the repairs were made the steering began to leak from the gearbox. A month later the high pressure power...

I drove my '90 Civic EX sedan 1.6L (180k miles, 5spd) on a 65 mile trip last week (averaging 75mph, 3.5-4k rpm, no AC, ambient temp 85) and about 5 mins after I pulled off the highway, the temperature gauge slowly climbed to 2/3, up from its normal position at just under 1/2. Once I parked, I heard...

My 2000 Civic EX starts bucking around 3k rpm if I am under slow or steady throttle. If am accelerating hard it does not do it. The car also drops rpm and occassionally stalls at traffic lights. I have changed the plugs and fuel filter to no avail. Any ideas? flynshoot