96 accord problems- help?
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96 accord problems- help?
I have a 96 accord. There's a couple problems with it that I need some help troubleshooting. First of all, my audio deck is acting all weird. Every about 30 seconds, the radio will fade out, but if I turn on my lights or A/C it stops acting up.
Second, when I turn off my a/c after about 5 minutes, the engine bogs down and almost dies.
Finally, my right front is really loose, I've checked the air pressure and it's exactly the same as the other tires, but when I hit a slight grove on a road, my car catches it and starts pulling to the right. About 4-5 minutes after hitting a grove, the steering will go back to normal.
Help please.
Second, when I turn off my a/c after about 5 minutes, the engine bogs down and almost dies.
Finally, my right front is really loose, I've checked the air pressure and it's exactly the same as the other tires, but when I hit a slight grove on a road, my car catches it and starts pulling to the right. About 4-5 minutes after hitting a grove, the steering will go back to normal.
Help please.
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The first 2 things are really strange, I can't think of anything immediately.
For the steering, I'd look for loose balljoints or loose suspension bushings. Don't forget to check the front end of the radius rods where they attach a couple feet forward from the axle.
For the steering, I'd look for loose balljoints or loose suspension bushings. Don't forget to check the front end of the radius rods where they attach a couple feet forward from the axle.
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As for your radio, have you checked to make sure ground wire is ground correctly?Next, check to see that the wires on the install harness are all correct. A single swapped wire can do freaky things.
I've never heard of the engine bogging after your turn the A/C off.. I'd start by checking out the intake, make sure your car isn't gasping for air somewhere. Next, check your timing..
For the loose front end, it may be as simple as an alignment. Or, you may have a cv joint/bushing/bearing-hub issue. Does is click, pop or grind?
I've never heard of the engine bogging after your turn the A/C off.. I'd start by checking out the intake, make sure your car isn't gasping for air somewhere. Next, check your timing..
For the loose front end, it may be as simple as an alignment. Or, you may have a cv joint/bushing/bearing-hub issue. Does is click, pop or grind?
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As for your radio, have you checked to make sure ground wire is ground correctly?Next, check to see that the wires on the install harness are all correct. A single swapped wire can do freaky things.
I've never heard of the engine bogging after your turn the A/C off.. I'd start by checking out the intake, make sure your car isn't gasping for air somewhere. Next, check your timing..
For the loose front end, it may be as simple as an alignment. Or, you may have a cv joint/bushing/bearing-hub issue. Does is click, pop or grind?
I've never heard of the engine bogging after your turn the A/C off.. I'd start by checking out the intake, make sure your car isn't gasping for air somewhere. Next, check your timing..
For the loose front end, it may be as simple as an alignment. Or, you may have a cv joint/bushing/bearing-hub issue. Does is click, pop or grind?
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Clean and then re-tighten all ends of both battery cables.
I would stop by an autozone or other parts store and have your battery and alternator tested. They will check the starter as well.
As for your pulling problem, I would put the front of the car on jackstands, turn the steering wheel until it locks. Try to push/pull the tire in the 12/6 and 3/9 o'clock positions. There should be very little movement. If there is movement see if one of the ball joints is the source of movement.
It could also be a bad shock/spring causing your pulling problem.
I would stop by an autozone or other parts store and have your battery and alternator tested. They will check the starter as well.
As for your pulling problem, I would put the front of the car on jackstands, turn the steering wheel until it locks. Try to push/pull the tire in the 12/6 and 3/9 o'clock positions. There should be very little movement. If there is movement see if one of the ball joints is the source of movement.
It could also be a bad shock/spring causing your pulling problem.
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