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my 97 accord automatic was just rebuilt.it goes forward ok but no reverse.and N is like park it wont role in N ?

62chevy — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:46:17 GMT

the so called mechanic just rebuilt the trani in my 97 accord but it wont move in reverse and it goes in but somthings holding it back.in neutral you cant push it or role it like it is in park or somthing it goes forward fine,shifts good does anyone know what causes this,could it be a shift solinoid or tcu please help?

EVAP poor mileage ! can not reach top speed . any expert can help, please

kevinn79 — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:24:15 GMT

my car is an Acura EL 99 auto, this version only exist in canada, it uses the same engine as an civic d16y8.

i Bought it in last july and achieves about 30-31 mpg(hw 75% city 25%). one time i forgot to turn off the engine while refilling the gas so the Check engine came on. the garage guy told me that is the EVAP CODE, he reset it for me but after few days it came up again. he said i need to change the canister selenoid purge valve . so I did not care much.i keep driving the car. I notice that a little bit decreasing in the mpg. from 30-31 to 27-28. and now it's terrible 20-22mpg. I was freak out and decide to change the Evap valve. now the evap code is clear, no more check engine light but my car till get poor mileage 21-23 mpg and the engine now not so responsive and weak. I dun know if whatelse part do i need to replace or to check out to get back my mpg before.

another thing. with this car it takes so long for me to get about 105mph. at that time, on D, rpm is about 4300 and my car can not go any faster even my gas pedal is at the max. I fought this is so weird. this is a Vtec engine and max speed is 125.

so that is my story. I look forward help from you guys, the expert. what i want it what to fix or check to get a better mpg and how can i reach the top speed.

thank you so much.

Why will my 95 honda accord 4cyl automatic transmission not shift into 3rd and 4th gear sometimes?

jmike5 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:04:47 GMT

the auto transmission in my 95 honda accord want shift into 3rd and 4th gear sometimes.

How much did you pay for 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L NES? I was quoted 29,499 plus destination fee. Is this a good?

momonwheels — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:44:24 GMT

How much did you pay for your 2008 Honda Odyssey? I was quoted $29,499 plus destination fee, and title/tax.

Where is the location of an EGR valve on a 97 Honda Accord?

hondagirl8 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:10:42 GMT

The check engine light keeps coming on and I read this might be the problem.

where are the honda civic dx models?

kozjlrjr — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:40:19 GMT

I live in southeast Mass. and there are very few Civic DX models around. OK, so I am a cheap guy - no A/C, no 6 speaker radio - just good transportation.

Where is the temp switch on a 95 Accord?

poogierob — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:00:50 GMT

I am going to change the temperature switch on my 95 Honda Accord EX. But not sure where the temp switch is located.

After logging into my account how do I read the reviews about a particular car?

saxmanfred — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:43:08 GMT

Your web page shows in upper right how many reviews there are and the average score. How can I read these reviews?

2008 Honda Accord 2.4 engine. Spike in acceleration after reaching peak of hill and going downhill

bbartbob — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:01:12 GMT

traveling upstate NY with many hills experiencing a problem of spiked acceleration after reaching the peak of a hill and going downhill - foot off the gas - spikes to 3000 - doesn't come down until i brake I had thought it would free wheel(axle) going downhill -

questioned the dealer when i was in for service - they had no answer - neither did the salesman who sold the vehicle - this is the second time it has occurred unknown what the effect will be in the future - anyone have similar problems - also no calls from customer service nor their factory reps

What is this DSIP mode on a Honda Odyssey.

sasha9 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:08:39 GMT

Bought 09 Honda Odyssey, can't figure out what this is used for and when my model is EX-L without navigation.

1992 Honda Accord automatic transmission. Shift gear is stuck.

izhr818 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:41:53 GMT

My 1992 Accord automatic transmission. After starting the car and pressing on the brake the shift gear won't move. It's just stuck in PARK. When the engine is off I press on the shift knob and I can hear a clicking sound coming from underneath the steering wheel area where the key goes.

I have tried pressing on the SHIFT RELEASE and the Gear will move sometimes and only after a forceful pull on it. If you have any solution please let me know.

Why do the brakes on a 2007 Honda Civic shake when you are braking while going over a bump?

msacks — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:14:46 GMT

Why do the brakes on a 2007 Honda shake when you are braking while going over a bump?

Engine cuts off abruptly while driving without any warning at all every and starts again after 5 minutes.

mike786 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:15:43 GMT

I am experiencing the following problem with my Honda CR-V ES 2000 which happened after a service was done about 2 months ago.

The Engine has abruptly cut off twice in one week and has happened few time since the above work was carried out without any warning lights showing any malfunction and the car starts after 5 minutes rest. Everything seems to function alright until the next time. Dealer checked it out and they can not find anything wrong (no error code, and can't reproduce the problem) I do not feel safe driving the vehcle and could be dangerous for others.

If any one has experienced similar problem, any advice or suggestion will be appreciated.

Aftermarket Honda parts and accessories?

bigdog100 — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:59:51 GMT

I just bought a new Honda Ridgeline and I want to get some accessories for it. The dealer prices seemed high and I didn't want to finance it during the buying process. Any recommendations? Especially need some tough mats.

remote keyless entry on a Honda Element?

listmaven — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:07:30 GMT

How difficult is it to install the remote keyless entry on a Honda Element? Is this something I can do myself or should I take it to the dealer to install? Is this difficult?

Why won't my shoulderbelt retract?

guidare — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:04:24 GMT

My Honda Accord's seatbelt won't retract. Help! The shoulder belt in my car doesn't retract all the way when I unhook it and it's getting caught in the door when I exit. Is there a way to fix it?

How to wire a third brake light on a spoiler?

deelite — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:15:30 GMT

I want to add a spoiler to my son's 2006 Honda Civic. What would be involved in wiring up the third brake light?

Replacing front speakers in Honda Civic LX

jjay1 — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:25:49 GMT

i have a honda 1996 honda civic lx. i want to replace my front speakers. how will i do it? and what is the size of the front speakers?

88 Honda Accord, no 5th gr, all other grs wrk fine?

henryj456 — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:14:25 GMT

I was driving in 5th gear when it went out, it felt like the clutch went out. I tried another gear and found out that all other gears work fine. I have not purchased a repair manual yet, just wanted to know if I need to pull the tranny or can I fix the problem thru the side cover on the tranny.
Thanks.

I am buying 03 Odyssey if transmission goes bad will honda fix it or do i have to pay.Didn't they had trans recall

tariq745 — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:52:53 GMT

I am just tryiing to find out if I buy the 2003 Odyssey and transmission goes bad who will be picking up the bill. Since Honda has bad transmission from 1999-2003.

i can't seem to find the tranny fill for a 98 honda passport. can someone help.thanks

try2dim — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:20:24 GMT

when the car shifts from 1st to 2nd i notice the tach revs high then shifts into gear. this is an automatic. i cant seem to find the fill. i haven't check the level yet because i guess its underneath the engine somewhere by the oil drain. so i want to try filling it to see if this will help but don't know where to do it at.thanks

2004 Honda Civic buzzing noise?

racefan660 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:16:47 GMT

My 2004 Honda Civic has been making buzzing noises in the right front wheel area. It only happens about once a week and only lasts for about 2-3 minutes. It usually happens when traveling at a constant rate of speed, like down the highway. The noise will stop when I hit the brakes, but as soon as I left off the brakes the noise will continue until it slowly fades away. Does anybody know what this is?

Thanks,
Justin

2008Civic-Steering Problem:

aarun2000 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:32:47 GMT

My car steering movement is so smooth that i think there is some fault. I mean this literally, its like super super smooth. I have 90miles on it till now. I sometimes feel that the car wont turn if i steer it. Does this happen to all new cars? Please help

2005 Pilot has 50,000 miles. How do I know whether I need to replace the rotors or just the pads?

missmocha — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:27:24 GMT

I brought the tires and pads (front and back) I bought on Tire Rack to NTB (National Tire and Brake). They told me I needed rotors replaces and I feel like they just wanted to sell me this (since I wasn't paying for products there). My Honda Pilot is at 50,000 miles. I took a look at the rotors but since I don't know what I'm looking at I just told them to do the fronts. So they didn't replace the rear pads. How do I know what I need to do with the rears? I have brand new tires and new front brakes and will be getting an alignment this week so I don't want to ruin all that has been done by keeping the rears as they are - unless of course everything is fine.

i own a 2005 honda element and the back tires are leaning in do you know anything about this

wandahonda — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:12:07 GMT

both rear tires are leaning inwards like this / \

2008 Honda Fit Problems with Front Windshield Wipers.

nyrochelle — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:45:06 GMT

We purchased a brand new 2008 Honda Fit in October. Whenever the car has sat overnight and my husband wants to turn on the windshield wipers, nothing happens. However, after a few minutes, and the car has warmed up, they work. We have taken to a dealership and left the car overnight in their service lane under a overhang, and the wipers worked.

Please note that we live in the Fort Lauderdale area, so at times there is condensation of moisture on the windows that occurs overnight.

How and why would this be happening? Any suggestions?

I need to replace my front console(due to a fire) - 2003 Pilot

cambfa — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:33:14 GMT

I had a sm fire under my front passenger seat,that cooked the seat and the side of the console...I want to replace the console,but need some help to remove it(location of screws/clips) without doing damage to anything else.
Thanks in advance

1995 Honda Accord Transmission acting up

dmallory — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:54:14 GMT

I inherited my sons 1995 Honda Accord EX. I drove the vehicle from Colorado to Arizona without a single hiccup (although I had just recently put $2700 in a new front end). Now the transmission is doing funny things. Wouldn't you know it - just as soon as I put it up for sale it starts acting up. My husband knows nothing about Hondas. Couldn't even find the transmission area to check the fluid. Any suggestions? (besides a new transmission)..

How do I remove the front brake rotor on a 1992 Honda Accord LX Sedan?

hilde — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:35:30 GMT

I am having trouble removing the front rotor on a 1992 Honda Accord LX Sedan. Please help me.

Where can I order the original seat covers for my 2003 Honda Civic EX Sedan?

hondalover9 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:30:37 GMT

I am a smoker and I burned a hole in one of my front seats and I want to know where I can go to get the covers replaced?

how many qts. oil in motor for a 97 Honda Civic DX 1.6 lt

harv3 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:44:27 GMT

changing the oil for a friend

'97 Honda Passport: Driver side high beam works but low beam doesn't. Changed bulb and checked fuse..still no luck

kemr — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:18:52 GMT

The passenger headlight works fine (low and high beam). I have checked the fuse, and that's fine. Even after I have changed out the bulb in the driver side head light, I still have the same problem. The high beam comes on, but the low beam doesn't.

best tires for 2004 Honda pilot

carolmink — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:46:57 GMT

I am replacing tires on 2004 Honda pilot. Which are best? which ones to avoid?

can you recommend rear speakers for a 2007 honda accord vp

soumnaik — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:38:38 GMT

can you recommend rear speakers for a 2007 honda accord vp, The car came with factory installed cd/am/fm and 2 speakers. I want to install 2 rear speakers. how do i know which speakers will fit.

96 civic hatchback with dy7 sohc with turbo at 7psi with auto trans. Any concerns about setup or advice on liabilt

dtulin — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:15:42 GMT

I'm thinking of buying a 96 honda civic hatchback with a new rebuilt dy7 sohc motor with a t3 turbo at 7psi. It has an automatic transmission. I drive between 100-150 miles a day to work and back. Does anyone see any problems with this set up and the reliabilty and longetivity of this set up and turbo?

99 Honda Civic cranks over, but not starting?

mxracer1 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:35:47 GMT

99 Honda civic, drove it home, went to start it the next day nothing.Will turn over but sounds like it's not getting fire? Any suggestions? Checked the timing belt, replaced plugs, still nothing.

When should oil be changed on my 07 Civic, 3k or 5k miles. I always did 3k but the dealer says 5k is ok.

larryde3 — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:48:42 GMT

I have alwys changed the oil on my cars at 3000 miles. The dealer says that on my new 2007 Civic it is a waste. I should do it at 5000. My local oil change place tells me that Honda wants you to wait so you will develop future engine pblms for them to repair - but does the oil chage place want more business from me. Any experience or problems with waiting to 5000 miles?

2003 Honda Odyssey gear shift getting stuck in Park.

sylvia — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:59:59 GMT

Our 2003 Honda Odyssey gear shift is getting stuck in Park. The only way to make it budge is to repeatedly stomp on the brake. I'm getting nervous that we will be stranded somewhere not being able to shift. The car starts fine, no issues there. We just can't shift out of Park.

Any ideas what the issue might be?

Honda Insight 2006 5-speed manual. The engine idles more roughly than other cars. Is this normal?

rsxelle — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:44:18 GMT

Just got a 2006 Honda Insight. I like it and everything works on it. I wondered if the engine on this type of car is supposed to idle roughly? It isn't missing or irregular, just kind of noisy and vibrates more than any other cars I've seen. Is it because it only has 3 cylinders? Most Honda engines I've seen are very smooth running...even my 2005 Big Ruckus 250cc 1 cylinder scooter.

Can you provide feedback regarding a 2001 Accord Coupe EX V-6 with 70K. I'm thinking of buying from a dealer.

mamatonij — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:18:17 GMT

I've read that there were transmission issues with this year but am thinking that by 2008, the transmission would have been replaced. This car was a tradein at a Nission dealer in North Jersey. I was told that there was no warranty left on this car.

What brand of tire can you recommend for a Honda Element, to replace the original tires?

ruby123 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:23:55 GMT

A friend wants to get better tires for his Honda Element ( it has 30,000 miles on it), he says the factory ones supplied on new models are not great, and that new tires will greatly improve the drive. Any suggestions?

08 Civic.I get a pulsating feeling in my right foot after I drive the car. Is this an accelerator problem?

cleo7 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:46:43 GMT

Just purchased an 08 Civic LX automatic in Nov. This is a strange problem. Whenever I drive the car, I get a pulsating feeling in my right foot that lasts about 20 minutes after I get out of the car. When I drive our other car, another make, I do not get this feeling. I don't know whether it has to do with the accelerator or the way it's idling, or it's an allergic reaction to something in the car, or the way I'm sitting in the seat or maybe it's just my foot. Has anyone else experienced anything like this driving a Civic? I love the car but I'm not enjoying driving it because of this problem.

Reply to your suggestion on the Civic

cleo7 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:22:31 GMT

I am the person who just wrote about the pulsating sensation in my right foot from driving a Civic. Thanks for your information. I will talk with the Honda Service Dept. to inquire about this possibility. My brother thought it may be an allergic reaction to the new car odor or car environment and suggested I just sit in the car for about 15 minutes (the time it usually takes me to drive to work) and then if my foot pulsates after that time, then it's an environmental problem.
Thanks again.

black or silver paint color. Pros & cons anyone?

edan — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:45:43 GMT

I am very close to purchasing a 2008 honda accord and can't decide to go with my dream of a black paint or should I go safe and get the silver?

08 Civic accelerator/foot problem

cleo7 — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:56:48 GMT

Thanks for your suggestions. My husband says our LX does not have a wire throttle. Your suggestion about driving another Civic from the dealership to see if this happens is a good one and I will definitely be doing this. My foot is not cold or throbbing and I can wiggle my toes. I am using the process of elimination theory to help me with determining what is causing my foot problem. This morning I sat in the car with it not running for 15 minutes (usually my work drive time) and rested my foot on the accelerator. No pulsating feeling in my foot. Then I sat in the car not running for another 15 minutes pressing on the accelerator as if I were driving. Still no pulsating feeling. I also thought that the seat may need to raise or lower. I lowered it and tried again and still no pulsating. I continue my investigation until I find out what is causing this problem. I'll keep you posted on the outcome. Thanks again for all your suggestions.

08 Civic accelerator/foot problem

cleo7 — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:41:40 GMT

Thanks for another suggestion. Today my husband drove to a restaurant 45 miles from home and I sat in the passenger seat and guess what..it happened to my foot again so it's not the angle of the accelerator. Then on the way home while seated in the passenger seat I kept my right foot up on my lap and guess what...no problem. We stopped at the Honda dealer and explained my situation. He said they have had some Civic owners complaining of heat coming through the carpeting. But our carpeting stays cool so this can't be the cause of my problem, especially since my husband is not experiencing any problems. My brother-in-law thought the seat might be doing something to the nerves going down my right leg to my foot, which is causing this sensation. So tomorrow driving to work I will sit on a blanket that might make me more comfortable. This just gets more bizarre after each experiment. At least I am eliminating some causes. To be continued!

08 Civic accelerator/foot problem

cleo7 — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:39:49 GMT

Brian...Another good suggestion. When I drive TO work tomorrow, I will just sit on the blanket and see if that helps. If not, when I drove home FROM work I'll move the blanket more to the back of the seat. My husband said the bottom part of the seat does not move at an angle. It only can move up and down and back and forth. The back support area of the seat is able to move at an angle. I guess I should also experiment with moving the seat in different directions. Something is bound to work (I hope)!
Thanks!

How much can I expect to pay for brakes/rotors/labor on 2004 Honda Pilot?

blayden — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:21:29 GMT

60k on car
need new front and rear brakes
need new front and rear rotors
any idea on total cost (including labor) that I can expect to pay?

08 Civic accelerator/foot problem

cleo7 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:38:31 GMT

Well, my experiment with the blankets did not work. I still had the pulsating feeling in my foot when I arrived at work. So on the way home I raised the seat but the feeling was still there when I got home. Tomorrow I'm going to lower the seat to see if that helps. There must be an angle that will accommodate me and stop the pulsating feeling in the nerves of my foot. Forunately, I don't have any pain..only the pulsating feeling. I will keep trying different angles until I find the one that works. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it if I don't find one that helps.

Thanks for all your suggestions. I'm willing to try just about anything because we really love the car and don't want to sell the car.

HOW DO I FIND HONDA TSB #08012005

printer2 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:46:18 GMT

I have found a number of a Honda tsb relating to my brake grinding noise problem. How do i get a copy of it