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    2000 accord 3.0 coupe, another repair!

    Still kicking! 216K miles and this time the driver side window acted up and we got a new Aisin RPAH-045 regulator with motor kit (for like $37 only lol!) from amazon. It's now regularly $67. Anyways easy transfer, old and new. See pic. Wonder whats next.... (Also already did the pass side...
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    another fix: ac condenser fan

    So earlier in the month of July, I was driving on the FDR in NYC out of manhattan (hot day in slow and go traffic) and had the ac on and noticed it started blowing warm and then the temp gauge started creeping up past halfway which never happened before. turned off ac and luckily the temp gauge...
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    Cat stolen!

    https://imgur.com/a/uZJ87QG Cat cleanly cut off and gone. 2000 lx v6 coupe with about 215,000 miles. Not really urgent sorry but what do you guys recommend I do IF i want to save the car? open to all opinions. Ill try the DIY route first before considering a shop. Not even sure if it is worth...
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    Rusted brake lines!

    So recently I just replaced the high pressure steering hose bc that was leaking and now I noticed my brake fluid is leaking and it turns out the hard main lines from the front proportion valve to the rear brakes (not sure left or right) are rusted and leaking. Those 2 little lines share a runway...
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    power steering high pressure hose

    Hello I still have the 2000 3.0 (V6) coupe and things are starting to go and now I have a leak at the power steering high pressure hose (at the crimped part near the pump). I have ordered the sunsong one from amazon but does anyone know if this is a part that I would indeed be better off getting...
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    Transmission cooler hoses

    So yesterday 9/16 I got all the parts I needed and put new rubber hoses for PS (including the metal cooler and the 3 relatively accessible ones) The rubber hoses were OEM but NOT the metal cooler bc the OEM is $99-150 so I got an aftermarket (~$14) from RockAuto but that aftermarket doesn't...
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    Transmission cooler Pipe C (ATF)

    Hello everyone! So I need to replace the radiator after all these years and saw that the transmission cooler pipe c (ATF) is corroded and rusted (not leaking yet). I've got it out and figure why not replace it. The part isn't expensive but it is on backorder. Does anyone know who might have this...
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    abs wheel sensor and the abs light

    I am so stoked right now after fixing the damn ABS light. The 2000 accord coupe has about 201k miles (not my DD anymore). Anyways I ordered two standard motors rear ABS sensors (ALS802 and ALS800) from rockauto, who delivered them so freaking fast haha. The night I installed them the damn ABS...
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    odometer lCD all gone

    Hi I was trying to replace the clock light bulb and yes I should have disconnected the negative battery cable but I didn't idiotly and as I was putting the light bulb in, noticed a spark. I'm guessing a fuse must have blown. The odometer backlight works but all the LCD readings are gone. Anyone...
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    FYI-G87P paint

    Hi just wanted to share with everyone about my paint journey. The clearcoat I think had been peeling off the roof (or maybe oxidizing) so last year I decided to order some OEM paint from automotivetouchup. I was going to sand the top down and repaint and reclearcoat. Honestly I don't think I did...
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    what is this damaged part?

    Hi I was changing my oil today and noticed both shock absorbers had similar damages as shown below. What is this torn part and how big of a deal is this? BTW i just checked and oem front shock/coil assemblies are like 377 each side. WTF. Rockauto has monroe or moog for like 100. I might not...
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    Possible oil leak found

    Update: Alright those bolts weren't the source of the leak. Turns out it was the oil pressure sensor switch with the rubber boot on it. Changed that out and finally there are no more leaks! Hey guys check out the pic below. I finally used some dye and discovered what appeared to be a minor...
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    Cam seals and TDC ?s

    Hey guys, I think I might do the TB myself when it is due in a year or 2 and was reading about this and just have a couple of questions: 1) When trying to get to TDC, do I have to be in neutral and do the spark plugs have to out? 2) I know where the crank shaft seal is but can someone confirm...
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    here is what SRS Code 9-3 looks like...

    I had suspected I have the 9-3 SRS airbag code and took it to a local dealership to confirm. Here is what the light does when I jumped the 4 and 9 pins on the DLC and turned the key to ON (II) http://youtu.be/O7trEDPae6k A local honda dealership confirmed after scanning it on its machine this...
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    Power steering fluid flush and o ring replacement

    Okay since I like this site so much, here is my second DIY (technically semi/quasi DIY). I had done my Pass side and front engine mts and inadvertently got air into my PS system and it was whirling and grinding especially when I turned the wheel. I also had bubbles in my PS reservoir and it was...
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    My pass side and front engine mount DIY...

    FINALLY! got my front and pass side done and fixed the resulting power steering issue too! This is for the 2000 accord coupe v6: Here's how I did the pass side engine mt: First the car should be on level surface and while I am not 100% sure for the side mt, I believe you should put a block of...
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    Power steering issue...

    Hi I got to changing my front and pass side engine mount today and I thought everything went okay but now I have a big issue. When I start the car, there is a whirring sound from my power steering belt and it gets worse when I give it gas while in park and even worse when I turn. In addition...
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    Quick question about front engine mount

    Hey all, I ordered some OEM front engine mount and pass side mount earlier in the week from Tim and will be getting to them next weekend. I will probably do a DIY for this section here but I have a ? The side looks okay so my question is this: In the above pic, you can see the engine...
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    Those rotor screws are easy to remove!

    Hello, this is the 2nd time I have removed 8 of these pesky rotor screws and I used a method today that I have seen others do it but I couldn't believe how easy it really was. No drilling, no cursing, just 2 tools needed: I don't even know what you call that thing on the left but that is a...
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    Hamilton Honda Timing Belt Special

    Hey everyone, I got my timing belt done today at Hamilton Honda in NJ on my 04 MDX (my accord was done back in 2007 when it had like 106XXX miles at a different place that charged me 670 total) The total bill today was 497 OTD. It included the WP,TB,drive belts which I found out today on the...
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    n/t

    Mods, please delete this post, thanks
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    rear jacking point

    Hi not sure if this is the right place for this question but can I jack using the green circled spot in this pic? Or do I have to use the hook? How about the spot the red arrow is point to? I figure the inner I go, the more clearance I might get, thanks! Oh and sorry for the other double post.
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    Quick PCM/ECU Question

    I am getting the new PCM with the new FPR in about a week. I just want to confirm one thing: Honda will obviously transfer the immobilizer info to the new PCM but is it at all possible for them to "accidently" transfer the old software into the new PCM and thus making the new PCM like the old...
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    starts and dies and s/b 00-024 hot soak

    Alright, Im gonna just put this out there, maybe someone can confirm, deny or just add to this. I have the 2000 V6 coupe and here are the symptoms: In the morning, or on a cold engine (like after work), the car always starts and runs fine, but on a warm/hot engine, if I shut it off and let...
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    engine starts but idle is ZERO!

    Hi I really need some help here. I changed a clock light bulb today and am not sure if I shorted anything out. The engine starts but the only dash light that comes on is the battery and then it goes out. Everything else is blank even the odometer and trip mileage. The engine runs but it idles at...

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