fcino wrote:
> guess i was hoping for another reason...
>
> the original prob. was:
> the blower knob was getting harder & harder to turn.
> then pretty much together, the fan stopped blowing & u couldn't turn the
> knob, either.
>
> before that it always had good ac & heat.
>
> this was my father's (new) & then my brother's car. he didn't really
> need/want anymore & offered to give to me. i had to get (& pay) to get
> some things in better running condition... like the exhaust.
>
> then needed a battery & alternator, starter wire...
>
> then last inspection i needed rear rotors & brakes, 2 fuel injectors, tune
> up, 3 tires... & got the blower motor & switch done then... ouch!

2 injectors? honda injectors are incredibly reliable, but you needed
two? how did they test? either your car's a complete piece of shinola
or your mechanic's blowing smoke.

>
> i don't really need the car, so i'm selling it & now the "fan's
> rumbling"...
>
> anyway, i mention all this in case u guys had any of this work done along
> the way. my brother had to have the "trans. rebuilt" a few year ago.
>
> i like the zippy feel & the steering, but overall, it's been costing me.
>
>
> so do u think it's the actual motor that's bad?
>
> thnx for the opinions,
> frank
>