90 Accord problems
First I would like to say that I love the 90-93 model; up until very recently,
my next car was definitely going to be a 93 Accord. But...I'm finding them hard
to come (in northern Ontario that is). The other discouraging thing is the rust
problem...I think the engine will go forever but the body won't!. But recently
I've been experiencing a number of problems peripheral to the drivetrain,
namely,
1. the two rear brakelights, and center high brakelight don't work. The dealer
fix for this only lasted about 2 months. It seems to me it was a grounding
problem..I wish I had gotten them to show me how they fixed it. I think this
problem relates to poor rubber seals on the trunk lid which allowed a lot of
moisture to collect on the underside of the trunk lid...noticed this for quite
some time but never did anything about it. Another Accord owner told me there
is a relay within the brake light housing/lens unit which could be the culprit.
Is this possible?
2. Heater fan doesn't work on any speed setting. Initially, the problem was
intermittent, but now it has quit for good. Before I tear the dash apart to
test the fan switch, I'm wondering if there is a most likely culprit here...for
instance the blower motor itself?
3. Power steering leak..checked it out...looks like the line from the pump..a
$330 part from the dealer <ouch>
With winter approaching my main concern is the heater fan. If anybody has some
advice it would be greatly appreciated! I'm hoping to make it to 300K...am at
281K now (on original clutch, third timing belt and burns no oil, well virtually
no oil!)
TIA
Rich
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