1997 Honda Accord Consumer Discussions

Honda Accord (1994-1997) Maintenance and Repair

97 Honda Accord Tires show cracks...

Written by: sogomimi1029 on Nov 08, 2009 02:27 PM

Hello! I have a 1997 Honda Accord Lx 4-cylinder 4-door. Manufacturing it is during the final year so it is close to 1998. Recently I've seen significant cracks on four of my tires. Just yesterday, I saw some of the tire traction are chipping off. (Looks like dry skin that are wrinkly and can easily scrub off....) I have a concern over safety so I bought it to get some ... Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Accord...green fluid leaking out of my car. [jgirlhb]

Written by: tallman1 on Nov 02, 2009 11:51 AM

Leaks can be anything from a worn hose to the radiator core rotting out. As others have said, not something you want to wait around on. Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Accord...green fluid leaking out of my car. [jgirlhb]

Written by: propwash49 on Nov 01, 2009 09:03 PM

Make sure you check the coolant level in your car. It is possible that the level is so low that the temp sensor is no longer submerged in the coolant. If this is the case, it may not send the correct signal to your gage. You might have an overheated engine with the gage reading lower than normal. If you check and find the coolant level low, you can probably fill the radiator ... Read More...

1997 Honda Accord...green fluid leaking out of my car.

Written by: jgirlhb on Nov 01, 2009 00:35 PM

I went into Starbucks for my morning coffee...came out and green fluid was leaking out of the front of my car. Asked a guy in a truck next to me what was happening. He said it's radiator fluid, the stuff that keeps your car from over heating. The temp gage isn't at the half way mark when driving. Do I need it look at by a mechanic. Thanks much~ JgirlHB Read More...

Need Inputs for 1994 Honda Accord Heater Core...PLEASE HELP

Post moved to an existing discussion

Written by: pat on Oct 07, 2009 05:09 AM

Hi - I moved your first post to a better location. Here's the link: athao, "Honda Accord (1994-1997) Maintenance and Repair" #1504, 7 Oct 2009 1:26 am. Let's continue there. Read More...

Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience

09 EX-L for $22.9k at Sacramento area.

Written by: roy2001 on Oct 04, 2009 03:30 PM

Just bought a EX-L 09 model for $22900, license/registration $350, doc $55, tax $2008 (in CA we have higher tax). OTD is $25322. That price may not be extremely low, but the dealer gave me $3000 for my 71k miles 1997 Civic LX which has a dead AC compressor and that would take at least $1000 to fix. So I paid $22322 for Accord. =========================================================== ... Read More...

Honda Accord (1994-1997) Maintenance and Repair

Re: 1997 Honda Accord Condenser Fan Runs Continuously [juandoe]

Written by: mrbill1957 on Sep 24, 2009 04:10 PM

One more thing you might be able to check. If your vintage of Accord uses an A/C receiver-dryer with a sight glass in the top, you can see if there is any refrigerant passing through the receiver dryer. A low system will show fluid with alot of bubbles. The dryers are usually mounted near the front of the car, around the condenser. Mrbill Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Accord Condenser Fan Runs Continuously [juandoe]

Written by: omarr on Sep 24, 2009 11:10 AM

Check the hot water hose cutoff valve. The hose supplies hot water to the heater coils and if the valve does not shut the hot water off during the cooling mode you will get warm air and think the air conditioner is not working correctly. The valve is located on passenger side near the fire wall. It can be seen from the top side behind the motor. On position, the lever ... Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Accord Condenser Fan Runs Continuously [mrbill1957]

Written by: juandoe on Sep 24, 2009 10:40 AM

Mr. Bill, I'm on it...I'm checking as we speak. More to follow. (Also, it briefly blew cold air yesterday but then went back to warm air with temp. select knob in cold position.) Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Accord Condenser Fan Runs Continuously [juandoe]

Written by: mrbill1957 on Sep 23, 2009 02:52 PM

Is the A/C compressor spinning (clutch activated)? Is either A/C lines going into the firewall cold? When you turn the selector knob on the dash from hot to cold, is the in-line water valve on the heater hose opening/closing? Mrbill Read More...