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1998 Honda Accord

Vibration When Braking Due to Rotor Problem

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The front brake rotors can warp and cause a vibration when braking. The rotors will need to be machined or in cases where they are worn too thin, replaced to correct this issue.

140 Reports

Transmission Failure Common

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Automatic transmission failures are common, Automatic transmission failure on these vehicles will generally require overhaul or replacement of the transmission. In the event of a failure, it may be worthwhile to check with Honda to see if they may offer assistance for this repair. As these vehicles age, Honda has become less likely to help out with these transmission related repairs.

61 Reports

Power Door Locks to Activate Intermittently

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Power door locks can activate intermittently due to a faulty door lock actuator in the driver's door.

27 Reports

Plugged Moon Roof Drains May Cause Water Leak

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Plugged moon roof drains can cause a water leak inside the car. The water will usually leak onto the driver's or passenger's head when the car turns a corner.

26 Reports

Clock Light May Burn Out

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The clock light has a tendency to burn out.

20 Reports

Engine Oil Leaks Due to Porous Engine Block Casting

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The engine may develop and oil leak due to a porous engine block casting. The repair procedure is dependent on where the leak is located. Honda has released a service bulletin covering model years 1998-2003. Honda may offer assistance with repairs, determined on a case by case basis.

16 Reports

"No Start" Due to Ignition Switch Failure

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Ignition switch failure may cause the car to stall or fail to start. Honda issued a recall to replace the ignition switch. For more information on this recall please click here»

12 Reports

Misaligned fifth shift fork may cause transmission to grind on upshift

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Some models with the manual transmission can grind while shifting up into fifth gear due to the misalignment of the fifth gear shift fork. The transmission will need to be removed, and fifth gear, the synchronizer sleeve set, and the fifth gear shift fork will need to be replaced.

11 Reports

Moisture in rear wheel bearing may cause noise

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On some models moisture could make its way into the rear wheel bearing, which would lead to noise. Rear wheel bearing and dust cap replacement will be needed for this repair.

9 Reports

Faulty Master Cylinder Resevoir Filter Can Cause Brake Light After Cold Start

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A faulty brake master cylinder reservoir filter can cause the brake system indicator to illuminate after a cold start and then go off. Replacement of the reservoir filter can fix this problem.

8 Reports

Driver's Door May not Open

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The driver's door latch assembly can break internally, which causes the door to stay closed. The interior and exterior door handles do not work to open the door. Our technicians note that the door panel must be removed while the door is closed (likely damage will occur) and the latch assembly must be drilled in a specific spot for the door to open.

8 Reports

The Throttle Can Stick or Pop After Vehcile Sits for a While

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The throttle body can accumulate carbon deposits causing the throttle to stick or pop when first accelerating after the vehicle sits for a while. Performing a throttle body service will generally correct this problem.

8 Reports

Rough Idle/Harsh Shifting Due to Broken Front Engine Mount

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Rough idle and harsh shifting can be caused by a broken front engine mount.

8 Reports

Check Engine Light due to clogged EGR ports/deterioration in catalytic converter

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A Check Engine Light may illuminate if the EGR ports have clogged or if the catalyst inside the catalytic converter has deteriorated.

7 Reports

EVAP soleniod failure due to road salt

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The evaporative emission control solenoid (in the ) can fail in areas of the country where salt is used on the roads during winter.

7 Reports

Transmission solenoid may short-circuit and cause CEL

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On certain models, a transmission solenoid can short-circuit and illuminate the Check Engine Light.

5 Reports

Upper windshield molding may vibrate/make noise at higher speeds

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The upper windshield molding can vibrate at higher speeds causing a noise. Back filling the molding with a silicone sealer is involved in the repair.

4 Reports

PCM can misinterpret air fuel ratio requiring replacement of the PCM

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A Check Engine Light can come on because some models may misinterpret the ratio of air and fuel being burned for combustion. The powertrain control module (PCM) will need to be replaced to fix the problem.

4 Reports

The Brake Pedal May Feel Hard After Vehicle Has Set For Extended Time

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If the brake pedal feels hard the first time it is pressed in the morning, it could be due to a problem with the vacuum supply hose for the brake booster. A revised brake booster hose is available to address this concern.

3 Reports

Check Engine Light due to moisture in fuel pressure regulator

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Some models can have a problem with moisture entering the fuel pressure regulator and affecting the amount of fuel being burned in combustion. This would set a Check Engine Light.

3 Reports