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The starter relay should be located at #23 in your power distribution box. Be sure to verify this with your owner's manual. If that relay is good, you may have an ignition switch issue. Symptoms of either can be similar...

These engines are known to have oil leaks from multiple gaskets on the engine, power steering leaks, transmission leaks, axle cover leaks, and fill plug leaks. The leaking fluid and location would need to be checked in order to isolate...

If you have a lot of weight in your vehicle, or are traveling up a steep hill, the headlights may be angled too high. This can cause visibility issues for not only you, but also any vehicle in front of...

Hi there. When coolant gets hot, it expands. Which is why the overflow reservoir exists. If the vehicle tends to overheat during the hot summer season, it may be contributed to the air conditioning system. Anytime you turn the AC...

Emissions controls have become much more stringent in the US, and your Accord includes several different systems designed to control and manage these emissions. The PGM-FI system is one such. It actually combines three other systems – your fuel control,...

A cause of this can be a stuck manual valve in the valve body. You can check to see if the shift linkage actually moves to the drive position when commanded. If it does, there is a hydraulic fault in...

If you are looking for the pump, it is only on California emissions level vehicles. All others have a purge valve only. If you have the pump, then it will be located on or very near the fuel tank. Look...

A scanner should be connected to the diagnostic connector to read what fault code or codes are set. The check engine light can come on due to any of dozens of sensors or switches being faulty. The vehicle's ecu relies...

There are a number of things this could relate to however depending on specifically where the noise is coming from may indicate different issues. Typically, a hissing sound coming from the exhaust may indicate a potential coolant leak, resulting in...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty starter solenoid or starter relay. If you hear a clicking sound when turning the key, it is likely that your starter solenoid may be faulty. The starter solenoid is located...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your low oil level may have something to do with the engine noise. First off, if the oil is low I would top it off as soon as possible, as low...

Hi there. Your vehicle is designed to haul lots of weight and a trailer behind it. The noise could be from the traction control system (TCS) activating when in a turn. If a wheel speed sensor is not functioning correctly,...

To eject a CD, simply press the Eject button next to the CD slot. The CD will partially eject, at which point you can manually remove it.

Hello. Yes, your vehicle is equipped with an electric water pump that may have experienced a failure. Once an engine overheats, the thermostat is usually damaged in the process and it is recommended both be replaced at the same time...

The StabiliTrack off light is located on your instrument cluster. It comes on when the StabiliTrack system has been manually turned off. When the StabiliTrack off light illuminates, then the traction control system (TCS) is also turned off. The TCS...

Some key things to check to ensure your vehicle gets correct gas mileage would be your air filter, fuel filter, quality of fuel, and oxygen sensor integrity. A dirty air filter will suffocate your engine causing bad gas mileage. Dirty...

The instantaneous fuel consumption feature is displayed on the multi-information display, and shows you the fuel economy that your vehicle is achieving at any given moment. To view the instantaneous fuel consumption, press the display button on the lower left...

Hello. If the fuse is okay, then the next thing I would look at the wiring. Most tachometers get their signal from the crank sensor or ignition module and will malfunction if there is an issue with the signal. I...

Hey there. I can definitely relate to your frustration. However, one test that might significantly reduce the search for why the check engine light is flashing is to complete a digital scan using a scan tool. Different from a code...

The problem sounds like the charging system or battery failed. Have the vehicle jump started to see if it starts and have charging system tested with battery load tested to see if you need an alternator and/or battery.

Instrument panel failures were a problem with this model, largely caused by water leaks in the windshield/cowl area that found their way to the instrument cluster (Technical Service Bulletin 383318). There was even an informal customer satisfaction program early in...

Hi. There are two 30 amp fuses that control the rear seats. Fuse 5 controls the left and fuse 12 controls the right rear folding seat. These fuses will need to be checked along with the relays that control each...

Hi there: In many cases, other mechanical issues can be hidden by other components that are also damaged. It is very possible that the sway bar or ball joints are causing the road noise you're experiencing. The only way to...

There are several options you could try to test this issue. One option would be to have your tires checked for a possible manufacturer defect. This would be something like a slipped belt that would cause a bump in your...

If the engine will not crank some of the time it can be a few different things. It can be the starter or it may be an issue in the circuit. I usually start by checking for power at the...