20 Most Recent 1997 Honda Accord Questions & Answers

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How To Adjust a Honda Accord Shift Cable

Pro Street Online https://my.prostreetonline.com > 2015/02/20 > how-to... Feb 20, 2015 - Grab the end of the Accord shift cable, labeled A, this is the housing for the F23 automatic transmission. Grab this with your hand and rotate ...

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JustAnswer https://www.justanswer.com > Honda Questions Mar 31, 2006 - Loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster until the correct dimension is achieved. · Once the measurement is correct, tighten the locknut firmly. 1 answer · Top answer: thank you for the question hope this helps 1990-95 Accord The select cable ..

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Hi Try to jump start the car. Put the jump leads on and leave it for 10 mins that will charge the battery up then try and start. Also check the starter motor.

All in the link, more on the images tab. https://www.google.com/search?q=1997+Honda+Accord,+neutral+safety+switch+location ..

You don't have 'bad' grounds, you have live power shorting to ground from a live wire. It appears to be a known issue. https://www.google.com/search?q=1997+honda+accord+instrument+cluster+not+working ..

In situations like this you take it to an auto-electrician with a $5,000 scan tool computer. It analyzes the sensors and tells where the issue is. It is far cheaper than the 'let's try replacing this', form of auto repair. Everything feeds back to the modules and the modules tell the tale.

1997 Honda accord nothing on instrument cluster works,only the battery light. Power windows will not work. shift lock solenoid doesn't work.Digital clock does not work. Lights on the console shifter don't light up. Help!

their is no common spot need to look at all lines and components look at master then look and check all lines also check back of rims and floor for fluid stain or puddle then remove wheels and check components

more likely gas is leaking from the gas tank not oil. maybe you blew a rear shock instead?

soft plugs perhaps

There is most likely dirt debris and junk of all sorts from the life of the vehicle that is gathered up in the clean the gears and locking mechanism of a seat belt a good pair of cleaning behind the cover should solve your problem

Three things you may want to check out next in your problem diagnosis:1. You may actually be getting power to the fuel pump through the functioning fuel pump relay and the good fuse, but the fuel pump itself may have failed - you can check by disconnecting the fuel pump electrical connector, and checking for battery voltage when the ignition key is turned to "Start".2. The ignition switch itself may have failed, since it has been recalled on this vehicle. The recalled defect may have caused a failure of the switch to deliver power to the fuel pump at startup. Here's a list of all the recalls for the 1997 Accord:Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement 02-031 09/24/2002Recall 02V120000: Ignition Switch Defect NHTSA02V120000 05/01/2002Recall 99V069000: Lower Ball Joint Replacement NHTSA99V069000 04/20/1999Recall 98V231000: Air Conditioner Wire Harness Chafing NHTSA98V231000 09/18/1998Campaign - Front Balancer Shaft Oil Seal Replacement 00-073 03/13/2001Recall - A/C Wiring Harness Routing 98-072 10/13/19983. Testing the PGM-FI main relay is fairly involved (and not detailed in the information below). You may want to re-post your query asking for the testing & diagnosis procedure for this component alone.Below find the 1997 Honda Accord manual entry for diagnosis & testing of the fuel pump electrical circuit.TESTINGFuel Pump CircuitIf you suspect a problem with the fuel pump, listen for the pump to operate by removing the fuel fill cap and checking to see if the pump can be heard running during the first two seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ON position. You should hear the fuel pump motor run.If the fuel pump can be heard running, the fuel pump's electrical circuit is likely to be OK and the fuel pump operating pressure should be checked as outlined later in this section.Once the engine has started, the fuel pump operation is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) via the PGM-FI Main Relay. The fuel pump receives its electrical power from the PGM-FI Main Relay, which is triggered for two seconds when the ignition switch is initially turned to the on position.After the initial two-second startup signal is received, the PGM-FI Main Relay is controlled by the PCM. Because the fuel pump receives its power from the PGM-FI Main Relay, a problem with the ignition switch, PCM, or electrical wiring may not allow battery voltage to reach the pump.To check the fuel pump wiring proceed as follows: 1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position. 2. Locate and detach the fuel pump electrical connector at the fuel tank. 3. You may have to remove the floor access panel. For specific details, see the fuel pump removal procedure in this section. 4. Fuel pump access is limited on some 1996-97 models of the Accord and may require you to work under the vehicle. Perform the following steps if that is the situation: a. Raise the vehicle and safely support it on suitable jackstands. b. Remove the protective cover from the fuel tank fuel hoses. 5. Detach the fuel pump electrical connector. 6. Connect a suitable Voltmeter between the fuel pump positive terminal of the electrical connector and a known good chassis ground. 7. Hold the electrical connector of the PGM-FI Main Relay so the wire side of the female terminals is visible and install a jumper wire between terminal Nos. 4 and 5. 8. When the ignition switch is turned ON , battery voltage should be present at the fuel pump electrical connector. 9. If the battery voltage is present, check the fuel pump's ground. 10. If the ground is "OK", check the fuel pump. 11. If battery voltage is not present, trace the wiring harness and check the cause for an open or shorted circuit. 12. If all wiring checks out, test the fuel pressure, as outlined later in this section.Fuel Pump PressureThe fuel pressure should be checked at the fuel rail or at the fuel feed line for the fuel rail. The fuel pressure is checked with the engine started, thus the fuel pressure gauge must not interrupt the flow of fuel to the fuel rail and the fuel injectors.To attach a fuel pressure gauge to the pressurized fuel loop requires the use of an adapter that is capable of safely withstanding the fuel system fuel pressure.WARNINGChecking the fuel system fuel pressure requires the use of an in-line fuel pressure gauge with the engine running. Do not perform this check if suitable test equipment and fuel fittings are not available. The fuel system operates under pressure, if any fuel leakage is noticed while performing this check STOP immediately and do not continue until the source of the leak is resolved. Do not perform this test near sources of heat, spark, or flames. This test must be performed in a well-ventilated area.CAUTIONThe fuel injection system remains under pressure, even after the engine has been turned OFF . The fuel system pressure MUST BE relieved before disconnecting any fuel lines. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or personal injury.To check the fuel system pressure proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuel filler cap and relieve the residual fuel pressure. For specific details, refer to the relieving fuel pressure coverage in this section. 2. Attach a suitable fuel pressure gauge to the fuel injection fuel loop as follows:Models such as the 1998-00 Accord have a fuel pulsation dampener which must be removed in place of the banjo bolt for testing.1996-97 Accord with 4-cylinder engines and 1996-00 Prelude: Remove the service/banjo bolt from the end of the fuel rail. Install the fuel pressure gauge using a suitable fitting to temporarily substitute for the banjo bolt or in place of the service bolt that will allow fuel to be supplied to the gauge and the fuel rail. 1996-97 Accord with V6 engines: Remove the banjo bolt from the fuel filter outlet and install the pressure gauge using a suitable fitting to temporarily substitute for the banjo bolt and supply fuel to the gauge and the fuel rail. 1998-00 Accord: Remove the fuel pulsation damper from the end of the fuel rail and install a suitable fuel pressure gauge in its place. 3. Remove and plug the vacuum line for the fuel pressure regulator located near the end of the fuel rail. 4. Start the engine and note the fuel pressure. With the pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected and plugged, the fuel pressure should register as follows: 2.2L engines: 38-46 psi (260-310 kPa) 2.3L engines: 47-54 psi (320-370 kPa) 2.7L engines: 40-47 psi (270-320 kPa) 3.0L engines: 41-48 psi (280-330 kPa)If the engine won't start, turn on the ignition switch ON, wait two seconds, then turn off the ignition switch OFF. Turn the ignition switch back ON again and read the fuel pressure. 5. If the fuel pressure is higher than specification check for a pinched or restricted fuel return hose or line. 6. If the fuel pressure is lower than the specification check for a damaged fuel pressure regulator, clogged fuel filter, fuel feed line or a leak in the fuel feed line. If the fuel pressure regulator, fuel feed lines, and fuel pump are OK, replace the fuel pump and fuel filter. The fuel pressure regulator testing procedures are located later in this section.Once the test is complete, perform the following: 7. Carefully remove the fuel pressure gauge and test fittings. 8. Install the removed fasteners using new sealing washers. 9. Install the fuel filler cap. 10. Start the engine and check for any fuel leaks, and repair as necessary.

Bad grounds cause weak dim lights and intermittent operation a positive circuit shorting to a metal ground causes shorts and blown fuses burnt connections. You need a wiring diagram for the circuit and need to trace the wires and look for a short. Or if there is no short in the wiring and this vehicle uses a module computer for the lighting the module could be faulty.

bought second hand fob now being reprogramed

I went through this years ago myself. Try the method detailed below, but most likely you will have to pull out the radio for your year model.

BTW, You can get the instructions to remove the radio yourself. You can Google around online or get a Hayes or Chilton manual. Some libraries even have these for older vehicles or you could buy one for less than $20. I've done it. Also, check out the following.

FREE and EASY methods to get your Honda radio UNLOCK CODE. (Dealerships usually charge)

Assuming you don't have the Anti-Theft Code and Serial Number that is found on the credit card sized Anti-Theft Radio Identification Card that comes with the vehicle at the time of purchase and is usually found in the glove compartment....

You have FREE options to retrieve that code by phone or on the internet BUT, the RADIO SERIAL NUMBER is REQUIRED (no matter what). (see bottom about removing ERROR E3)

***IF your Honda was made BEFORE 2001 the serial number MAY not be accessible without removing the radio from the vehicle.***

* TO GET THE SERIAL NUMBER (so that you can get the unlock code)

1. Get something to write with and on (you'll need it to write down the serial number)
2. Put the ingnition key in and turn it until your able to turn your radio on (accessories position).
3. Then turn your radio OFF by it's knob/button (but leave the ingition key in place).
4. Hold down the preset buttons 1 and 6 at the same time.
5. Turn the radio on while pressing down both the 1 and 6 buttons.(***IF your Honda doesn't have preset buttons on the radio then hold down the top part of the 'Seek/Skip' button AND the top part of the 'Change Disk' button instead.*** )
6. Write down the 4 numbers you see first and then 4 more that display. These eight numbers are the SERIAL NUMBER. This is NOT your CODE.
7. Make sure your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is handy to get the unlock code. (can be found on your insurance card, driver's side door jam, small plate on dashboard by registration and inspection stickers, etc)

* TO GET THE UNLOCK CODE (using the radio Serial Number and VIN)

---Internet option:

1. Go to https://radio-navicode.honda.com/ (YES, it's run BY HONDA and IT'S FREE)
2. Follow on screen instructions (Serial Number and VIN required)
3. Type in the 5 digit code into your radio. This will unlock the radio and return it to a functional state.

-OR-

---Telephone option:

1. Call American Honda Customer Relations (800) 999-1009
2. When the automated message starts 'Press 3' for 'Radio and Navigation Codes'.
3. Tell the Customer Service Agent you need your radio code. (They will ask for your name, your radio's serial number, VIN, etc)
4. When they give you your radio unlock code--WRITE IT DOWN and KEEP IT SAFE!
5. Type in the 5 digit code into your radio. This will unlock the radio and return it to a functional state.

* REMOVING ERROR E3

****If you entered too many wrong codes and got an ERROR E3 message displaying you'll need to do an additional step for even the correct unlock code to work.****

Disconnect your negative battery terminal (or pull the radio fuse out if that's easier for you) for 30 seconds then reconnect it and then the radio will say "CODE" again and you can put in your correct unlock code.

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So what happened to begin with?
See also: http://automobiles.honda.com/information/frequently-asked-questions.aspx?Question=2

If the power from your battery to the Honda radio is interrupted the Anti-Theft feature kicks in, the radio is rendered inoperable and the screen reads 'CODE'. You must enter in the Anti-Theft Radio Unlock Code (usually 5 digits) to make it operational again. You know that much by now.

you have to get to the settings of the radio to get to the code input and then you can put the code in....

One of the buttons should take you to it.

its the ignition module in the distributor common problem