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a few issues with my 97 accord - 8/13/2008 5:54:51 PM    scotthonda   Posts: 1 Joined: 8/13/2008 Status: offline A few nagging problems have arose with my accord First, I got a new battery and now I have to put a code into the radio for it to work again.  The problem is I don;t have a code. The original owner did.  Any idea how I can access the radio code for a 97 accord? Second, I had overheating problems for a while.  I replaced the radiator and thermostat.  Its not overheating but now the cooling fan runs really long after I shut the car off (30 -40 minutes).  I started pulling the fuse so it would shut off and then putting  it back when I drive.  What could the problem be? Third, bought some crappy fuzion tires a little while back.  Car is shaking at 55+.  Any tires that are a lot better then the garbage I have now but also won''t break the bank? Thanks for the help with any of these issues Post #: 1

RE: a few issues with my 97 accord - 8/13/2008 8:47:08 PM    JimBlake   Posts: 3137 Joined: 5/31/2006 Status: online Theres 2 different fan switches to control the radiator fans.  Follow the TOP radiator hose to the engine.  There at the nozzle is the one thats responsible for after you shut off the engine. When you shut off & the fan keeps running, unplug that switch.  If that makes the fan turn off, you probably have a bad switch. Got a multi-meter?  When cold, that switch should be open circuit. _____________________________ '03 Accord & '07 Civic '01 Saab 9³ & '05 9²x (in reply to scotthonda) Post #: 2

RE: a few issues with my 97 accord - 8/13/2008 9:06:19 PM    PAhonda   Posts: 1280 Joined: 9/22/2006 Status: offline As for the radio code, stop by a dealership to get the code.  You can try the owner''s resources part of the honda.com website.  Their site might cover your car, but I have never tried it. _____________________________ 1995 Accord EX MT (in reply to JimBlake) Post #: 3

RE: a few issues with my 97 accord - 8/14/2008 9:41:18 AM    hondadude Forum Monitor Posts: 1182 Joined: 8/27/2006 Status: offline Radio code for the 97 will require information //REF# from the label on the radio case. Here''s your top tech tip of the day; Remove the ashtray....then the metal shroud from above the ashtray [3 phillips screws] Now use a pocket size inspection mirror and a flashlight to read the numbers from the label glued to the radio. Just remember digits are reverse looking thru the mirror. Been there and screwed up. LOL   _____________________________ This post was made by a REAL Hondadude, not the wanna be Honda_Dude 85 Yota pickup 235k miles "never say die" 22r engine. 92 Acura Legend 70k miles. Wife lets me drive it for oil changes. (in reply to scotthonda) Post #: 4

RE: a few issues with my 97 accord - 8/14/2008 9:45:38 AM    falkore24 Posts: 5663 Joined: 8/16/2007 From: Wayne, NJ Status: offline Sumitomo makes some good cheap tires.  I''ve heard good things about Fusions also, but I guess it depends on the model line.  It sounds more like you lost a balance weight than tire tread issues .... might want to have that checked out. _____________________________ 2006 Scion TC (ZPI-18G pending) 2000 V6-AT (RIP 3G) Temp Search thanks to Finch13 (in reply to hondadude) Post #: 5

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