Q: Exhaust smell

This noise may be the starter internal gear reduction making the noise. The starter would need to be replaced to get rid of the noise. The battery should also be checked. I recommend having a mechanic, like the ones from...

Each of these codes are for different components and since you swapped the motor with a different size motor than what the car had may be a big problem. You would need to have each code diagnosed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/warning-light-is-on-inspection) separately to...

The starting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) issues scream timing. The typical causes that set these codes are the cam (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and crank position sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). The only option you have not tried to my knowledge is the camshaft position sensor. I would start...

This may be a result of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...

Hello - the lack of heater function could have 5 causes: the engine is not getting up to correct temperature (center of the gauge) due to a malfunctioning thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat) - not likely in your case since the temp gauge...

From what I can find, you can only use a flash drive with the FAT 32 format. I haven't been able to find any information as to whether Honda has offered a firmware or software update to allow more of...

Hello, There are a number of reasons that may cause the check engine light to come on and the engine to shake. Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel...

Hello - that squeak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/my-car-squeaks-when-i-drive-and-while-it-s-idling-by-brendan-d) sounds like a bearing to me - alternator, serpentine belt idler pulley, or possibly the water pump. Time for the stethoscope to narrow it down precisely! I recommend a enngine noise inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection) performed by...

The ticking noise is from the valve train. Exhaust from any car of that vintage, no matter how well tuned, is going to be very noticeable and remarkably worse than a modern car. As far as the rough idle, compression...