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Originally Posted by figit090
Thank you, if I don't get genuine Honda parts I'll likely look for the equivalent made by same manufacturer that actually made the Honda parts. Not sure what manufacturer that would be...
Hey thanks for the info. I would likely get a manual and do the work myself, or bite the bullet and have Honda do it with ALL OEM parts from their inventory (unless buying at a discount elsewhere without changing warranty on the repair was possible). If I can have a nice one-owner HX that's been taken good care of without going out of state...I will be happy to treat it to a new Honda timing belt if I can afford it. :P
What makes those years more efficient? I know there were body styling updates, but what docked the mileage? Either way I think I'd rather have a fresher one...the MPG gained from a *slightly* lighter or more efficient car could easily be negated by a more worn drivetrain. I'm totally guessing here though.
Which cars had a shift light indicator? I thought no US models had that feature, but I've been wondering. I know some have an "ECO" light signifying lean burn but I'm unsure what markets and years got either feature as standard.
As for the ECU wire pinching, any idea where or why? I'll search but I'm guessing that's an easy repair I wouldn't worry about.
Thanks for the info.
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96-97 models had the shift indicator and that's about it. They are also typically cheaper and easier to find
FYI the shift indicator and the srs light module are literally the exact same modules in the gauge cluster. If your 98-00 car has an extra plug behind the dash that looks exactly like the srs plug (I believe the srs plug is yellow and shift indicator is green) you can install the shift indicator light in a newer model hx.
You can just move the srs module light over a slot to be the shift indicator.
The interior harness changed in 99, so it's possible 99-00 cars are not available to install a shift light
Completely useless feature but it's neat none the less
Common problems:
96-98 cars always have cracked center vents in the center vent above the radio, they never tilt all the blades up,and down together. You have to adjust the little fins each one individually
96-98 cars can also suffer from the hvac buttons being reversed, defrost button works as main vents, and main vents act as defrost. Simple adjustment under the dash fixes it
There was an ignition switch recall, if the ignition key matches the door key the recall has not been completed. Basically the ignition module gets worn and you don't need a key to start the car. I believe this was a 96-98 issue
Cracked exhaust manifolds at 180k miles, inspect the area of the manifold around the 02 sensor
Windshield wiper motors, ensure the wipers are fully functional and do a full sweep. If the wiper stops half way across the windshield when you turn it off the motors are shot
The window regulators are prone to stick and cause window operation problems. A heavy application of silicon spray into the window channels usually clears them up and gets them functional.
Power door locks should be operational. If non functional they can indicate that the door wiring harness has been cracked and repaired in properly
Be sure the block identification numbers indicate d16y5
The head indication numbers next to the coolant exit on the head should be upside down (atleast they are on mine) indicating a d16y5 solid roller head and not a y7 head
Inspect the spare tire well for rust and damage
My 96 had zero of these issues, my 98 suffered from the window regulators, window motors, and inconsistent gas mileage and lean burn. My 96 is trouble free with 300k miles and I can literally predict my tank mileage just based on how I drive, where as my 98 seemed to vary between tanks