Top 20 1999 Honda Accord - Page 3 Questions & Answers

From Helms manual (factory shop manual) Rod, FI engine: 34 lbs Rod, Carb engine: 23 lbs (I use blue thread locker on rod caps) Crank caps: 51 lbs. (oil threads and under bolt head)

I would NOT recommend using 20w-50 oil in your Accord at all. The manufacturers state a certain multi-viscosity oil to use in all their vehicles and you should stay with that. Many cars use a 5w-30,5w-20 oil and some should use a 0w-20 oil. Modern engines have tighter tolerances on the internal moving parts of the engine than engines from the 1970's and 1980's. A 20w-50 oil is way too high a viscosity(thickness) to use in todays engines. The first number, say 5w, is the cold start viscosity of the oil so the engine can start easier and have lubrication in cold(winter) temperatures. The second number, say 30, is the viscosity of the oil when the engine warms up to normal operating temperature. The oils have viscosity modifiers in them so as the engine and oil temperatures change(cold to hot, hot to cold), the engine has the lubrication protection it needs to operate correctly. I recommend using a synthetic blend oil that is found in many of todays engines right from the factory and stay with the viscosity that the manufacturer recommends in the owners manual. If you do not have an owners manual, call the dealer service department and ask them.

20w-50 grade oil will not hurt the engine provided that it is not used in very low ambient temp areas (15 degrees to - degrees) In these cases I would opt for a low viscosity oil like 10w-30 or at the lowest 15w-30 talk with a service centre dealer for recommended oil for cold /freezing condition

Definitely transmission problems P0740 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction P0730 OBD II Trouble Code Unfortunately most transmission shops will say "needs a rebuild". Sometimes you can get a low mileage transmission out of a wrecked car, but the install labor isn't cheap.

there should be a code that you can get from the dealer but they will require the VIN number and the serial number of the radio. Before you do that try to find the code on your car. Common places where the code is found are the glove box. the bottom of the ash tray, the door jamb.

If the starter turns the engine over, then it could be not getting fuel or spark plug voltage. If not then it could be the battery or battery connections or a loose ground connection on the engine. It could also be no fuel pressure or the "Main Relay" is bad Hope this helps. .

Your best bet is to go to a parts house and buy a rebuilt torque converter. Make sure you save the old one because they will likely require a core.

That's your immobilizer system working. Bad key? bad unit around ignition switch?

need to know if it is 4 or 6 cylinder

Hi Jim,here's a link to your P0108 code. P0108 Honda Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage

did you open the rad drain and flush that way or take the hose off the bottom of the rad. sounds like you may have more than just water pump issues could be head gasket, take off oil filler cap there is white milky slime it could be head gasket make sure you locate the leak or it will all be coming apart again anyway. make sure the timing marks are correct when you put it back together

I have a Honda accord 1998 v6 seem to have jerking probl

if you have a pioneer deck then pioneer tends to mute if there is positive line of the speakers hitting ground

If it is a standard transmission, might be your linkage is bent or gummed up or may need lubed, or it could be in need of a new throughout bearing, if it is an automatic a pump internally might be malfunctioning

it has a chipped key so no one can just drive off with it ,do what i do and leave the doors open and nothing inside ,then they dont damage the vehicle

Left side of dash.

lets look at the basics to get a vehicle to start. air: make sure there are no obstructions in the air box and tube leading to intake. fuel: turn the key to accessory and listen for the fuel pump to make a noise (it is helpful to have an assistant listen as you may hear other noises inside the vehicle) spark: part one: ensure the battery is fully charged. part two: check the ensure that the ignition system is operational. many parts stores sell a cheap inline spark tester that can be installing onto any plug wire and will have a light to show if there is spark. once you have crossed these off the list then it is time for further examination. usually one of these three items lead to the reason. Cheers!

Hey Barry, I included an image of tranny, some are external but some are internal , even I rearly test my own tranny solenoid due to the complexity and the chance of getting it wrong , there are a lot of tranny shops that will scan your tranny FREE and give you a report . buyer beware ! make sure the shop is of a high reputation.

Remove the radio and write down the serial #. Go to the Honda dealer with proof you own the car and they can give you the code. Trust me it is the ONLY way you will get it.

get a long screw driver and dig it out till you get to plugs then remove them