Repair And Fix it

There are many reasons to tow a Honda Civic on a tow dolly. A tow dolly is designed to pull a vehicle behind another vehicle with the idle wheels -- non-driving wheels -- on the the ground and the driving wheels off the ground. Some vehicles require a long process to prepare the vehicle for towing on a dolly. The Civic, however, has a very straightforward towing process when using a dolly and requires no special preparation.

Instructions

1

Park the tow dolly and the Civic on a flat surface. Position the Civic about 8 to 10 feet behind the rear of the dolly.

2

Grab the dollys ramps and pull them outward until they are fully extended and lay them on the ground.

3

Enter the Civic and start the ignition.

4

Place the vehicle in "Drive" for automatic or "First Gear" if operating a standard transmission and slowly drive towards the ramps, using your assistant to guide you.

5

Continue driving up the ramps, with the guidance of your assistant.

6

Stop the Civic when your guide tells you that you have reached the dollys platform, the area where the cars front wheels set in.

7

Place the Civic in "Neutral," set the parking brake, turn the ignition off and exit the Civic.

8

Place the dollys ratcheting straps over the Civics wheels, as instructed in the dollys instructions. Tighten the straps using the ratchets until the vehicles front wheels are secure.

9

Remove the key from the Civics ignition, place the Civics gear selector in "Park" if equipped with an automatic or "First" if equipped with a manual transmission and release the parking brake.

10

Accelerate and stop slowly and evenly, as hard acceleration or braking can cause damage to the towing vehicle.

11

Negotiate tight turns caully, as the tow dolly will take turns slightly tighter than the towing vehicle. Pay close attention to your side view mirrors when in tight turns.

The Honda Prelude is a sports coupe that Honda manufactured from 1978 to 2001. The 1998 model is available with several types four-cylinder, 2.2-liter engines, which have a single or double overhead camshaft. These engines use a timing belt to keep the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft synchronized. The timing belt has a limited lifetime and its repair consists of replacing the timing belt at periodic intervals.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to move the No. 1 cylinder to its top dead center position. Remove the covers for the valves and timing belt.

2

Fasten a bolt for the timing belt cover to the adjuster arm of the timing belt tensioner with a socket wrench. This will hold the adjuster arm in place temporarily. Loosen the adjuster nut for the timing belt by one turn and push the tensioner for the balancer belt away from the belt to reduce the tension on the belt.

3

Hold the tensioner for the balancer in place and tighten its adjusting nut with a socket wrench. Remove the balancer belt from its pulleys and detach the sprocket for the balancer belt from the crankshaft.

4

Loosen the lock bolt and adjusting nut on the timing belt tensioner with a socket wrench and push the tensioner to relieve the timing belt tension. Tighten the adjuster nut to hold the belt tensioner in place and remove the timing belt from the camshaft pulley.

5

Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align its timing pointer with the timing mark on the flywheel. Turn the camshaft pulley clockwise until the word "UP" is on top of the pulley.

6

Install the timing belt onto its pulleys and belt tensioner. Loosen the locking bolt on the timing belt tensioner with a socket wrench. Loosen the adjusting nut for the timing belt, then tighten it. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to move the timing belt forward by three teeth to place tension on the timing belt.

7

Loosen the adjusting nut for the timing belt with a torque wrench, then tighten it to 33 foot-pounds. Tighten the locking bolt for the timing belt tensioner and turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing marks. Place the sprocket for the balancer belt on the crankshaft and turn the pulley for the balancer belt so that its timing mark aligns with the notch on the oil pump.

8

Install the balancer belt onto its pulleys, ensuring that its timing marks remain aligned. Loosen the adjusting nut for the balancer belt tensioner slowly to place tension on the balancer belt.

9

Turn the crankshaft clockwise one turn to align the timing marks on the timing belt and tighten the adjusting nut to 33 foot-pounds with a torque wrench. Remove the bolt that is holding the timing belt tensioner in place. Install the covers for the timing belt and valves. Connect the cable for the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench.

You can retrieve the trouble codes on your 91 Honda Accord in home garage. The Accord comes standard with an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) computer that stores trouble codes sent to it from sensors positioned throughout the vehicle when they detect a malfunction. They also keep track of the vehicles regular servicing needs. When the computer receives a code, it illuminates a warning or service light on the instrument panel. You can use a small handheld computerized device called an OBD scan tool to retrieve the codes to diagnose what is wrong with your vehicle. Scan tools are available at auto-parts retailers.

Instructions

1

Find the trapezoidal-shaped data link connector (DLC) on the lower part of the drivers-side dash just left of the steering column. Plug the OBD scan tool into this DLC.

2

Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "On/Off" position. Make sure you dont go past this point and crank the engine.

3

Follow the directions on the screen of the scan tool to read the codes. Write down the codes on a piece of paper.

4

Unplug the scan tool and turn off the vehicle. Look up the codes in the scan tools manual.

The Honda XL 500s was in production for 1979 through 1981. A good motorcycle, it boasts 65 mpg fuel economy with top speeds around 146 kilometers per hour. Changing the oil in the vehicle is simple and has two options for capacities.

Without Filter

The oil capacity for the XL500s without a filter change is 1.3 liters of a recommended SAE 10W-40 oil.

With Filter Change

With a filter change, the capacity increases to 1.5 liters of the same oil weight.

Recommendations

Change the oil frequently, as the motorcycles intended use is off-road. Off-road vehicles gather more dust and debris into the engine compartment, which poses a hazard to the operation of the engine. While draining out the oil and not replacing the filter is a quick and easy option, you should change the filter each time to prolong the life of your engine.

The Honda Accord is the mid-level offering in Hondas Civic, Accord and Camry line of cars. In 1990, the Accord was made 5 inches longer. It received a larger 2.2-liter, four-cylinder engine and two new transmissions, a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. The five-speed manual transmission features a hydraulically actuated clutch, with a master cylinder mounted on the firewall next to the brake master cylinder and a slave cylinder mounted on the bell housing.

Instructions

1

Raise the front of the Accord with a jack and support it with jack stands on each side of the vehicle.

2

Locate the clutch master cylinder next to the brake master cylinder. Clean the top of the master cylinder with a shop rag. Fill the cylinder with fresh brake fluid if necessary.

3

Put on safety goggles. Loosen the bleeder screw on the clutch slave cylinder with a wrench but do not open it yet. The clutch slave cylinder is located on the drivers side of the car on the bell housing. Fill a plastic bottle about 1/3 full of brake fluid. Attach a 3-foot length of clear plastic tubing to the bleeder screw and insert the other end into the plastic bottle so it is below the level of the fluid.

4

Instruct an assistant to depress the clutch pedal three or four times and then hold pressure on the pedal. Open the bleeder screw with a wrench while your assistant maintains pressure on the pedal. Brake fluid and air bubbles will exit the slave cylinder. Close the bleeder screw. Your assistant can now release the pressure on the clutch pedal.

5

Check the fluid level in the master cylinder. You must keep checking the fluid level, as you bleed the slave cylinder, because it will go down every time you open the bleeder screw. Repeat the above process until no air exits the slave cylinder.

6

Wipe up any spilled brake fluid with a shop rag. Raise the front of the vehicle with the jack and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle. Make sure the master cylinder is full.

The 2005 Honda Pilot comes with special keys that include a built-in key fob for remotely locking and unlocking the vehicle. To work properly, each key fob has to be programmed to match a unique vehicle. The key part must be custom cut by a locksmith or dealer as the cutting is not the same as older Hondas and cant be cut by a traditional key-cutting machine. Blank Pilot keys are available through dealers or some auto parts suppliers.

Instructions

Replacing the Key Through a Dealership

1

Contact a Honda dealership parts department and ask for a replacement key.

2

Provide to the dealership the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and proof of ownership. The dealership will cut and program the replacement key to work with your vehicle.

3

Test the new key and fob to make sure it works properly with your Pilot.

Replacing the Key Through an Auto Parts Supplier

4

Purchase a replacement key from a parts supplier. Make sure the supplier provides programming instructions with the key in case the key has any nonstandard programming steps. If they do not, check the programming link in the article resources for instructions. The instructions are for a 2008 Pilot, but they should work for most Honda-compatible key fobs.

5

Follow the directions provided with the key. The directions will vary based on the key manufacturer. The directions will only be for programming the fob; the key will still need to be cut. Test the fob after programming to make sure it works with the Pilot.

6

Take the key to an automotive locksmith that provides Honda key cutting or to a Honda dealership. Provide the VIN so the key can be cut to work with your Pilot. The key is cut based on the VIN. Locksmiths usually charge a lower fee than dealerships to stay competitive.

The 1987 Honda Prelude might have a direct-drive starter or a gear reduction starter mounted to the engine. Regardless of the starter mounted on your Prelude, the differences are internal and the process for removing and replacing the starter remains the same. A starter turns the flywheel when you turn the cars key, and this helps your engine to start. When the starter fails, your Prelude will not start.

Instructions

1

Disconnect both battery terminals, starting with the negative terminal. Use a wrench to loosen the nut on the clamp, and pull the terminal off the battery.

2

Disconnect the large black and white cable form the starter motor by pulling it off the connector.

3

Remove the nut that holds the starter wire onto the starter solenoid. On the Honda Prelude, the solenoid bolts to the right side of the starter. The wire bolts to the top right of the solenoid on the gear reduction starters and on the bottom right on the direct drive starters. Use a wrench to remove the nut, then pull the wire off the solenoid.

4

Remove the engine wiring harness from the starter. Certain engine and transmission combinations have a clip that holds the engines harness onto the starter. If equipped, remove the harness from the clip.

5

Remove the two bolts that hold the starter onto the engine with a wrench, and remove the starter from the engine.

6

Place the new starter against the engine, and tighten both bolts to 32 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.

7

Reconnect the engine wire harness to the clip on the starter, if equipped. Plug the black and white wire into the starter motor, and secure the starter wire to the solenoid with the nut and wrench.

8

Reconnect the battery terminals, starting with the positive terminal.

The distributor cap is the cover that protects the distributor and provides a spot for each spark plug wire coming from each spark plug in the cylinders. The distributor spins underneath the cap, sending a bolt of electricity to each point on the distributor cap. The electricity then travels through the wires to the spark plugs. In the 1991 Accord, the distributor is a round shape and has four spots for spark plug wires, since it came with a standard four-cylinder engine.

Instructions

1

Prepare the old distributor cap for removal by unplugging the 2-P and 8-P connectors connected to it. Unplug the two hoses going to the advance diaphragm if your Honda Accord uses a carburetor instead of fuel injection. Loosen the three hold-down bolts on the distributor cap, leaving the spark plug wires plugged into it.

2

Coat the O-ring from the new distributor cap with motor oil using your finger. This is done so that the ring goes in smoothly and doesnt tear from friction.

3

Take the old distributor cap off of the cylinder head, and slide the new distributor cap on in its place. Make sure that the three hold-down bolts are lined up with their respective holes.

4

Unplug the spark plug wires from the old distributor cap, and plug them into the new distributor cap using the same position. If your wires are already unplugged, plug the wire coming from cylinder 1 into the spot marked with an "A" on the distributor cap. From there, proceed clockwise plugging in the wires from cylinders 3, 4, and 2 in that order.

5

Tighten the hold-down bolts, and reconnect the 2-P and 8-P connectors to the distributor cap. Make sure the two vacuum hoses going to the advance diaphragm are also plugged in to complete the installation. If you need to, you can test and adjust the timing of the motor before tightening the hold-down bolts on the distributor cap.

Lifters in a car engine are part of the valve train, which operates the opening and closing mechanisms of the cylinders intake and exhaust valves. As the name suggests, they are the parts that physically lift and lower the plungers that allow the cylinder to "breathe."

Types of Lifters

Lifters fall into three types: hydraulic, mechanical and roller. Hydraulic lifters, the most common, are filled with engine oil that pushes the lifter plunger up and down as it is compressed by the camshaft. Mechanical lifters are fixed metal pieces that push the lifter plunger as the camshaft moves. Roller lifters contain a roller in conjunction with either a hydraulic or mechanical mechanism to reduce friction.

96 Honda Lifters

The lifters in a 96 Honda engine are hydraulic. The number of lifters in the engine depends on the Honda model and engine size in question.

Honda VTEC

In 1989, Honda introduced a more efficient valve train mechanism called VTEC with an extra specially adapted cam and pin attached to each pair of lifters. The cam pushes the lifters to open the valves further at higher engine speeds to increase engine performance.

Replacement Lifters

Replacement OEM (original equipment manufacturer) lifters and other parts for the valve train are readily available. Mechanics may also be able to suggest alternative parts that should work just as well.

The tie-rod ball-joint boot on your Honda Civic is what keeps dust, dirt, and other contaminants out of the inside of the ball joint. This is important, because multipurpose grease for lubrication that needs to be kept free of dust is in the ball joint . However, these boots can become torn, cracked, or develop holes. When this happens, you need to replace the boots on your Honda Civic.

Instructions

1

Pull the boot off the tie-rod end. Wipe all of the old grease off of the ball joint with a clean rag.

2

Pack fresh, clean multipurpose grease into the lower area of the ball pin.

3

Fill the new boot with clean multipurpose grease. Ensure you have grease on the lip of the boot. Ensure no dust, dirt, or foreign matter gets into the grease.

4

Replace the new boot using the special tool 07QAD-P0A0100. Make sure there is no gap in the boot installation sections. Check the tapered section of the ball pin for grease, and wipe it away if any is present.

You can save money by replacing the oxygen sensor in your Honda CRV and avoiding a trip to the repair shop. The key is to use the correct tools for the job and to gain the know-how. Although it sounds complicated, swapping out the sensor is a step-by-step process that can be done in your driveway or garage. The purpose of the oxygen sensor is to measure the emission levels and ensure that your CRV is operating within normal limits. If your oxygen sensor is not operating properly, the "Check Engine" indicator will light up on your dashboard.

Instructions

1

Confirm that your oxygen sensor has to be replaced by taking your Honda CRV to an auto parts store that has a code machine. Technicians can hook up your CRV to their machine to get a code to confirm that your oxygen sensor is faulty. There usually is no fee for this service.

2

Purchase your oxygen sensor. The model number will depend on the year of your CRV. An auto parts store can assist you in obtaining the correct part.

3

Acquire an oxygen sensor wrench. You can rent one from a tools rental store or an auto parts store, if you dont have one or dont want to purchase one.

4

Drive your car onto auto ramps and set the parking brake, or jack it up so that you can get underneath the car to work.

5

Locate the two oxygen sensors. One is at the front and one at the back of the catalytic converter. The code that you had detected earlier indicates the faulty sensor. Or you could replace both.

6

Disconnect your negative battery cable.

7

Unscrew the bracket holding the sensors in place. This will allow access to the sensors.

8

Remove the sensor by using the oxygen sensor wrench. If the sensor is difficult to remove, you can warm up the engine by running it for a few minutes or you can spray the sensor with a lubricant.

9

Put the new sensor in place and tighten the bracket holding the sensors.

10

Reattach the negative battery cable.

11

Drive your car five to 10 miles after completing the job. This will cause the Hondas "Check Engine" light to reset.

The timing belt on a car engine turns the camshaft, which opens and closes the valves in the cylinders. The valves let fuel into the cylinders as the pistons go down, and let exhaust out as the pistons go up during every other cycle. The timing belt is driven by the crankshaft of the engine, making the valve timing directly related to the speed of the engine. Changing the timing belt on a 1991 Honda Accord requires removing many parts of the engine, then reinserting those same parts in the right place after installation of the timing belt.

Instructions

1

Position the number one cylinder to top dead center of the compression stroke by turning the engines crankshaft. Remove the splash shield underneath the front of the vehicle by removing the 10 bolts holding it on.

2

Remove the cruise control actuator by unscrewing the six bolts holding it on. Unplug the connector, but do not unplug the control cable. Set the actuator aside so it is out of the way.

3

Take off the power steering pump by unscrewing the bolts holding it on. Remove the belt that turns the pump. Leave the hoses connected to the power steering pump and set it aside.

4

Remove the alternator belt by disconnecting the connector and wire harnesses. Unscrew the mounting and adjusting bolts in order to move the alternator to release tension from the belt. Remove the belt when it is loose enough.

5

Take off the valve cover by unscrewing the bolts holding it on. Check the rubber seals underneath the valve cover to see if they need replacement. Place a jack or a jack stand under the engine to support it and remove the mounting brackets on each side of the engine.

6

Remove the upper cover that shields the portion of the timing belt in front of the valve cover. Unscrew the adjusting nut located underneath the upper cover and the dipstick located to the left of the adjusting nut.

7

Take off the crankshaft pulley by removing the large, special bolt holding it in. Remove the lower cover behind the crankshaft pulley by removing the bolts holding it in place.

8

Remove the timing belt and balancer belt by moving the tensioner. Move the tensioner enough to loosen the belts so they can be easily removed.

9

Position the timing balancer belt driven pulley so that the groove on the pulley is lined up with the pointer on the oil pump. Place the new timing and balancer belts on the tensioner and move it back in place.

10

Add back the parts of the vehicle in reverse order of removal, starting with the crankshaft pulley. Once the parts are all put back together, you can loosen the adjusting nut on the tensioner to increase or decrease tension on the timing belt. Make sure the adjusting nut is tightened when you finish making adjustments.

Maybe youve lost the key to your Honda Prelude, your key no longer works correctly or you just want to have a spare key on hand. Obtaining a new car key, even for an older model vehicle, is not difficult. Honda vehicles are equipped with key codes that are personalized for each individual vehicle. As long as you can provide the vehicle identification number (VIN), which contains the key code for your 1990 Prelude, to a professional key maker, you can obtain a new key.

Instructions

1

Locate the vehicle identification number (VIN) on your 1990 Honda Prelude. You can find this number in the original purchase paperwork, on the title or on your insurance information. It is also located on the doorjamb on the drivers side and is visible only when the door is open.

2

Call your local Honda service department or a professional locksmith to order a new car key. If you call Honda, you will have to pick up your key when it is ready whereas a locksmith might come to you.

3

Provide your VIN to the Honda service department or locksmith. This number will allow the service technician or locksmith to read the key code for your car and cut the key correctly.

4

Provide proof that you are the owner of the vehicle for which you are requesting a new key. You will need to show the Honda service department or the locksmith your photo identification and proof of ownership such as the vehicle registration, insurance card, or purchase paperwork with your name on it. You can then pay for your new key.

Edmunds ranked the Honda Odyssey as the best minivan on the market for several years straight as of 2011. Like most vehicles, its ignition switch has four positions: lock, accessory, on and start. With the switch in either of the first two positions, its not possible to move the shift lever out of "park." If the switch is not in those two positions and the lever still wont budge, the Odyssey owners manual details a shift-lock release procedure to manually disable the pin holding the lever up.

Instructions

1

Ensure the driver tried to follow all the usual procedures for moving the shifter lever out of park. These steps include the simultaneous actions of placing the ignition switch to the "on" or "start" positions, depressing the brake pedal and depressing the release button on the side of the shifter. If the normal process is unsuccessful, continue with the following steps.

2

Pull up the parking brake.

3

Take the key out of the ignition switch.

4

Put a small cloth over the notch for the small shift-lock release panel, located next to the "P" on the shifter. Use a screwdriver to pry on the notch to remove the little panel.

5

Slide the ignition key into the uncovered slot. Push down on it while depressing the shifter release button and slide the shifter to the "neutral" position.

6

Remove the key and reinstall the small panel, ensuring the notch is on the left side.

7

Depress the brake pedal and start the engine normally.

Replacing a burnt-out bulb on your 2003 Honda Civic requires no tools or expert knowledge. Reference your owners manual for the specific replacement bulbs your vehicle requires.

Instructions

1

Remove the power steering fluid reservoir by pulling it up out of the holder. Set the reservoir on a stable surface to prevent the fluid from spilling. This step is only necessary on the drivers side headlamp.

2

Locate the bulb and connector plugged into the back. Remove the electrical plug by pressing on the sides of the plug and pulling straight back.

3

Remove the headlight weather seal by pulling the tab located at the top of the headlamp enclosure.

4

Release the bulb retaining wire by locating the clip and pulling it down and away from the bulb. Pull the bulb out of the headlight assembly.

5

Insert the new bulb into headlight assembly. Ensure the bulb is properly aligned with the slots of the headlamp. Swing the retaining clip up onto the bulb, securing it in place.

6

Replace the weather seal by inserting it onto the socket with the word "Top" facing up. Ensure the seal is properly seated by running your hand around the edge of the weather seal. Failure to seat the seal fully will allow water into the enclosure, causing damage.

7

Connect the electrical plug to the new bulb by pushing it straight on. To verify proper attachment of the electrical connector, turn on the headlamps and observe that both headlights work.

8

Reinstall the power steering reservoir on the drivers side and close the hood.

The Honda CR-V is a mid-sized SUV. If your Honda CR-V has stalled and will not start, there are certain things that you can look at to determine the kind of repair that you will need. The battery on the CR-V is the most important component in starting the SUV. If the battery is dead, the car will not be able to start. If your car has stalled and now will not start, you might have a broken fuel gauge or no gas.

Instructions

1

Open the hood to your Honda CR-V and look at the battery. Smell the battery. If you smell something that reminds you of rotten eggs coming from the battery replace the battery. The rotten eggs smell is sulfur and its presence indicates your battery is dead.

2

Loosen the battery terminals with a socket wrench and then clean any corrosion off of them with soda and a wire brush. Reattach the terminals and then try to restart the car.

3

Jump-start the CR-V with another car and a pair of jumper cables. Leave the CR-V running for 5 minutes and then cut it off.

4

Restart the CR-V. If the car will not restart, replace the battery.

5

Fill the gas tank up with a gallon of gas. Restart the CR-V. If the car restarts, have a mechanic replace your fuel gauge.

The fuel pump in your vehicle is the pump that forces fuel from the fuel tank to your motor. In the 1991 Honda Accord LX, the fuel pump is electronic instead of mechanical, meaning that an electric motor pumps the fuel. Since the 1991 Accord LX is fuel injected, the fuel needs to travel with a high rate of pressure to the motor. The fuel pump assembly is located inside of the fuel tank on the 1991 Accord LX so the fuel tank needs to be removed prior to replacing the pump assembly.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the battery from the motor by removing the wires from the poles on the battery.

2

Drain the fuel tank by removing the drain bolt from the tank. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle and use a jack to support it so it doesnt fall to the ground. Make sure all hoses and connectors are unplugged from the fuel tank.

3

Unscrew the six mounting nuts that are located on the fuel pump bracket and disconnect the fuel lines that are connected to the fuel pump bracket. Lift the old fuel pump assembly out of the fuel tank to remove it. Be careful of dripping fuel from the old fuel pump assembly.

4

Insert the new fuel pump assembly into the fuel pump access hole that the old pump assembly came out of. Make sure that the holes on the new pump go over the bolts comfortably and the pump isnt forced inside.

5

Replace the mounting nuts over the bolts to secure the new fuel pump assembly in place. The nuts should be torqued to 4 ft. lbs. of torque. Reconnect the fuel lines and tighten the clamps to secure them from leaking.

6

Reinstall the fuel tank underneath the vehicle and reconnect the hoses and connectors that were originally connected to it. Replace the fuel that was drained from the tank and reconnect the battery to the motor. Start the motor to test the newly replaced fuel pump assembly.

The Rebel 250, also known either as the CMX250 or the CMX250C, is a cruiser-style motorcycle manufactured by Honda. Introduced in 1985, it was retired by 1987 and re-introduced in 1996. As of November 2010, it is still in production as an entry-level motorcycle.

Engine Specifications

The Honda Rebel 250 includes a 234cc, SOHC parallel twin-cylinder engine with a 53-millimeter bore and stroke. It is also built with a single 26-millimeter diaphragm-type constant-velocity (CV) carburetor, an automatic cam-chain tensioner and maintenance-free CD ignition with five-speed transmission.

Handling Specifications

The front suspension of the Honda Rebel 250 includes a 33-millimeter hydraulic fork that combines with the five-way dual shocks of the rear suspension to provide optimum steering and control. It also consists of a single-disc front brake with a twin-piston caliper and a drum rear brake.

Dimensions

The 331-pound Honda Rebel 250 includes a 30-degree rake that measures at 40 inches and a trail of 4.4 inches. With a seat height of 26.6 inches and a wheelbase of 57.1 inches, it also includes a 2.6-gallon fuel tank with a 0.7-gallon reserve.

If the 1993 Honda Accord check engine light comes on and the car is using an abnormal amount of fuel, the car may have a bad oxygen sensor. The sensor in the 1993 Accord is threaded into the exhaust manifold, just beneath the engine compartment. Buy a replacement sensor from an auto parts store and change it at home to save on wasteful fuel expenses over time.

Instructions

1

Raise the Accord with a jack until it is high enough to place a set of jack stands underneath it to support it.

2

Disconnect the wiring connection on the oxygen sensor by pulling the plastic connectors apart. Unthread the sensor with a wrench.

3

Thread the replacement sensor by hand until it is just barely tight. Torque the sensor to 33 pound-feet with a torque wrench.

4

Connect the wiring connection by pressing it together. The connector will click when it locks. Lift the car with the jack enough to remove the jack stands. Return the car to the ground.

The map lights on a 2005 Honda Civic are located on the interior ceiling, directly above the driver and front passenger. These lights are turned on by pressing on them with a finger. When these lights burn out, its an inconvenience for anyone who wants to read in the car at night or has to locate an object. The replacement of the map lights requires no special tools.

Instructions

1

Push in on the map light. Hold it in this position so that the seam between the map lights is more prominent.

2

Insert the flat-head screwdriver into the seam between the map lights.

3

Pry off the the map light cover. Use firm pressure but do not jerk or force the screwdriver to avoid breaking the plastic.

4

Remove the old bulb and replace it with a new one.

5

Reattach the light cover. Apply pressure with the palm of your hand until the cover snaps into place.