Sunday, 9 July 2006
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Transmission Leak  monkichi 19:00:38 |
| | I just recently got my oil changed and was told my transmission was leaking. I don't know much about cars. Where is the transmission cap to put transmission fluid? What are my possible options to fix the leak? Is there a way to do it yourself to fix the problem? |
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| should i take my TL in for service b/4 indicator light comes on? Sam 17:40:27 |
| | Hi i got my new TL 3 months ago. i now have 4800 miles on it (90%
highway driving) and the oil level is still at 50%. should i take it
in for oil change even though the maintenence indicator hasn't come on
yet? TIA
sam
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| Replacing Passenger Side Wiber Blade Refill Kevin 17:30:22 |
| | 2003 Acure TL (not the "S"). What is the trick to get access to the
passenger side wiper arm such that I can remove and replace the wiper
blade refill? I know how to get the blade refill out, once I can get
the blade arm positioned to get access to the refill, but I don't know
what to do to get access to the blade arm (it won't easily bend forward
for access like the driver's side does).
Thanks
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| 2004 TL Trunk Lid Liner removal Guest 05:33:18 |
| | I have difficulty seeing out the back of the TL so I bought a VR3
Back-up camera system. The camera is mounted on the license frame. A
wire needs to pass into the car. I can drill a hole near the license
lights.
To reach the wire I need to remove the liner on the inside of the trunk
lid. Any ideas on how to do this without damaging it?
Thanks
Ed Tee
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Saturday, 8 July 2006
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| Difference with premium gas! Ron Jones 20:00:24 |
| | I've got a 96 Integra SE and have always used regular gas. My daughter likes
to put Shell super in it and I told her she was wasting her money. However I
drove it afterward and it seems smoother, peppier and even quieter on the
super!
It's got 135k on it maybe its carboned up and has higher compression now.
What do you think?
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Ron
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| Re: Steering Column Won't Adjust Patrick 05:26:21 |
| | Replaced the steering column today and it works fine. Took about 4 hours
exluding lunch and a trip to Home Depot for 2 bolts.
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns97EF529D75B4Ctegger@207.14.116.130...> "Patrick" <p.j.hughes@sbcglobal(dot)net> wrote in> news:K91og.73358$4L1.23684@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com:>
Now let me ask a stupid question.>> Why does the ignition bolt to the steering column?>> The only impact I know is that when the wheel is turned without the>> key in the ignition it locks up.>> That's it! It's the steering column lock.> Long ago, when the earth was young and car thieves were less > sophisticated,> it was thought that a car would be less thief-friendly if it could not be> steered if the thief didn't have a key. This was supposed to prevent hot-> wiring, the preferred method of car theft at that time. And to prevent the> thief from being able to simply remove the lock, the bolts were made so> their heads sheared off on installation.> It was the steering column lock that resulted in ignition keys migrating> from the dash to the sttering column (circa 1968), with safety being a> secondary consideration. The only exception to that rule is SAAB, so far > as> I know. I don't know how SAAB achieves a steering lock with their key > being> in the center console.> -- > TeGGeR®>
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Friday, 7 July 2006
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Wednesday, 5 July 2006
Tuesday, 4 July 2006
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| Re: Just bought an '06 TL Michael and Karen Platnick 06:14:57 |
| | I just bought my TL two weeks ago and LOVE IT! It's all that was advertised;
the technology is fantastic and it drives great!
One question though... What does anyone use to clean the front grille? It
seems like the material 'stains' easily and wiping it down with auto
detergent and water just smears it. I've heard that baby wipes work?! What
does everyone use?
"Stephen M. Gluck" <smgluck@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:o641a25qqpjkjqrs4ridp28b6smt79d81t@4ax.com...> Hi, we just bought a new '06 TL for my wife. (Yeah ! I'll get to use> it when she lets me). Just wondering about anything we should knmow> about ? What are your experiences with the car. Going to pick the> car up Thusday afternoon.
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Saturday, 1 July 2006
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| Re: [1994 Integra GS-R] Hot Starting Problem Pb 03:36:20 |
| | TeGGeRВ® wrote:> PB <p00lb0y@insightbb.com> wrote in > news:uJSdnUI2pNnd1z3ZnZ2dnUVZ_oudnZ2d@insightbb.com:>
Is it difficult to remove the trim to gain access to the main relay? >> Are the fasteners I will encounter snap-type, screw, other?> See below.> And in specific, is the main relay on the 1994 UNDER the dash area or to >> the LEFT under the left-side footwell trim panel?> It is above the hood latch, in much the same place as it is in the '92-'95 > Civic.> I am going to attempt the repair this weekend.
More questions.
1. Is it difficult to remove and replace the trim panel/cover on the left?
2. Would it be doable/wise to fit some rubber grommets to shock and
vibration-isolate the main relay assembly?
And once again, thanks for the tips.
Drinks and towels "on the house",
p00lb0y
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Friday, 30 June 2006
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| Re: Acura 1990 Integra standard (Canadian model) MrMusic 02:27:48 |
| | On Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:44:57 +0000 (UTC), "TeGGeRВ®" >
Yes, he can do this.>
Sounds though like the removal mite be a reach for me & he says he>> will not REMOVE from my Acura.>> It's easy.>1) Remove top cover (remove screws at bottom, play with wheel tilt until >covers come off)>2) Turn key to "I">3) Remove tiny set-screw from bottom of lock body>4) Push in tiny pin on TOP of lock body>5) While pushing pin down, pull lock out of body.> You can start your car with a small flat-blade screwdriver until you get >your lock back. Look inside the lock hole. See the slot?
Thanks everyone!!! TeGGeR makes it sounds straightforward so I think
I will go for it over the long weekend.
MrMusic
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Thursday, 29 June 2006
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| Re: Just test drove a 2003 TL where the owner used regular gas Acar 15:19:58 |
| | Ramapo wrote:> On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:04:23 GMT, John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com>> wrote:>
Rick wrote:> >> I just got back from a 2 hr test drive of a 2003 TL with 52,000 miles.> >> I plan to buy this car tomorrow if everything else checks out for> >> $17,100. The current owner said he always used regular (Octane 87) gas.> > Hmmm, someone buys an expensive new car and then run the cheapest gas> >they can find ?????? I would keep looking. You should be able to find> >excellent pampered used TLs around. A pampered car is the one you want,> >not the car of a cheap skate.> > Referencing back to my comments a week ago related to using regular> (below 91 octane) fuel in high compression engines, you are relying on> the knock sensor and computer to detect knock (detonation) and reduce> either timing, fuel flow or both FAST ENOUGH to prevent damage to the> engine. If that process fails, even one second of severe detonation> can essentially destroy major components and require a total rebuild.>
You guys are kidding, right?
If you think the majority of TL owners are pumping Premium gas into
their cars these days, you're not paying attention at the pumps.
Premium gas sales are WAY down. And then there's the cheating that goes
on at gas stations where that 93 octane pump doesn't actually dispense
93 octane gas.
Like the Accord, the TL will run OK on 87 octane. I haven't seen any
reports of engine problems due to detonation for the TL or any other
car not used for racing.
A service record for the car is another matter entirely.
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| AWD TL Ant & Pat 15:03:14 |
| | Does anyone know if there are any plans in the near future for an all wheel
drive TL? I love my 03 TL but I currently own three vehicles because I live
at the bottom of a very steep and unpaved road that you cannot get up in
winter without all wheel drive. aagh!!
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| NAV software upgrade for 04 TL Larry in AZ 01:58:05 |
| | I've got an 04 TL and would like to get the latest NAV software, but am
unwilling to shell out the $180 or more the dealer wants. Any other
sources..?
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Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail
"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'
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Thursday, 22 June 2006
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| WTB: Wheels for 01 Acura 3.2 CL Type S. Ozzie 06:02:57 |
| | WTB: Four, new or excellent condition used, factory wheels for my 2001 Acura
3.2 CL Type S or after market Aluminum wheels 17 X 7 , bolt pattern 5X114.3
I live in Ontario Canada, I will pay shipping to my address. Let me know if
you have or know where I might get these wheels at a reasonable price.
Thanks,
Lloyd
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Wednesday, 31 May 2006
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| Re: Re: 97 acura 1.6 EL Mikeymackinon 09:54:12 |
| | "SPIDERMAN" wrote: > "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in > message > news:FN2dnZ-1sdc1-bnfRVn-tA@sedona.net... > > "SPIDERMAN" <SPIDER@WEB.COM> wrote in message > > news:osidnShz6Mmiab7fRVn-tA@rogers.com... > >> Hey all, > >> > >> I have a problem with my engine, i'm > getting gas into my oil, > >> so i did a leakdown test and my second cylinder is at > 67%. i've got to > >> do another test with them so they can determine what > it is. The first > >> acura service rep i had said "you're going to > probably need a new > >> engine", and the second one said "you should probably > just buy a new car, > >> they have great deals on the new 1.7 EL's". hunh? > they still don't know > >> what the problem is, and they're upselling me... i'm > pissed. anyway. > >> how big of a deal is this? if i change my oil, say, > every 3500 miles and > >> keep driving, should my car be fine? since the first > diagnostic, i've > >> driven 6000 miles and all is still fine. the only > reason i'm concerned > >> is that if i'm about to hit the scheduled timing belt > replacment. If I > >> do need a new engine, the timing belt money would be > wasted. i'm just > >> tortured over making the right move here. anyone > have any experience > >> with this sort of thing?? > >> > >> thanks > >> > >> f > >> > > Something is seriously wrong with that cylinder - valves or > broken piston > > rings. Whichever it is it will get worse as the hot > combustion gasses > > torch a channel through the valve seat or the cylinder wall. > >
Their advice is sound. You can buy a decent used engine at a > reasonable > > price. Others will have links, I'm sure. > > ah, so my "keep riding it until it quits" theory could happen > sooner than > later. good to know. I've been told I can get an engine for > $500 Cdn. > anybody have a great online autoparts dealer?
dont do that i have integra civic and preludes... my prelude did that
and i drove it untill it blew... is the engine knocking if yes thats
bad that the pistion hitting the valve check your oil and oil light.
if you dont keep on feeding it oil it will blow. if the engine blows
it might crack the block and then you will have yo buy a new engine
this way you can rebuild your exhisting engine this will save you 1000
also double check your oil pan plug and be sure its not leaking this
is what may have caused the problem in the fist place. watch the temp
gauage if it ever goes past half stop your engine (turn the car off)
used engine are cheep and almost any honda engine will fit you can get
a used b18b/a 145hp 90-93/04-01 integra for $300 for example good luck
and be smart... sell the car befor it pops if you want to a snake
and/or spend no money.
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Sunday, 21 May 2006
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| Adding After Factory radio in my 93 Legend with Bose System Gil 10:15:02 |
| | Has anyone installed an after factory radio on a Legend with the bose
system? I'm being told that the speakers will also need to be replaced
because they have a built in amp that only works with the factory radio.
I would like to replace just the radio, with a radio that plays MP3s and
keep my existing speakers.
Any help would be appreciated.
Gil
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Wednesday, 17 May 2006
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| How to turn off A/C when on defog. Mike 23:00:12 |
| | Does anyone know how to do this on a 2002 1.7 EL?
I tried the civic method but I couldn't get it to work. What I was doing
was hold the A/C button and the air circulation button together start the
car then hold them for 10 seconds then let go. But it doesn't seem to work.
Is it different for the EL?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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| 1990 Acura Legend transmission won't start in low gear when cold Doug 22:21:23 |
| | A friend is offering a 1990 Acura Legend L with 95K miles for a very
low price, but the transmission doesn't start in Low gear when it is
cold.
They have been shifting it manually until the car warms up and then it
shifts normally until it cools down again.
Two garages have given an opinion on it:
One suggested rebuilding the transmission.
The other thought it might be an electronic control problem.
One of the garages advised against changing the fluid. That seems
strange to me; it's the first thing I would do..
They have been driving it in the summer only for the last 3 years this
way and it hasn't changed. Other than the shift behavior when it is
cold, the engine and transmission perform as expected.
This car is a summer car used in the midwest, although it spent most
of its life in the SW and has probably never seen really cold weather,
but plenty of high temps.
It probably hasn't had the fluid changed for at least the last 30K
miles and maybe not even then.
Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions you have,
Doug
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| 2006 Acura TSX vs. deer (0/1) Dave 19:30:31 |
| | 2006 Acura TSX vs. a deer. Exactly one month after I bought it.
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| Blueooth HF link Upgrade Guest 08:52:45 |
| | I'm Driving Acrura TL 2005.
i'm interested to upgrade HF Bluetooth.
Is anyone how to do it? or i need to take my car to delaership?
Thnak you in advance.
BL
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Tuesday, 16 May 2006
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| engine overheating please help Jay 16:13:50 |
| | i need help with a 94 integra ls manual transmission. the engine
overheats specially at high speeds. i already changed the water pump
and put in a new thermostat. my fans were not working so ran them
straight to my ignition, and as long as my car is on the fans will be
on. but the car overheats. usually theres steam coming out of the
reservoir and recently the engine got so hot tha the car turned off
before i could pull of to the side. any ideas or suggestions?
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