What causes 3rd gear grind on Honda del Sol?

What causes 3rd gear grind on Honda del Sol?

3rd gear grind especially when cold is somewhat common on 5 spd cars where the transmission is either old or mistreated. Shift forks get bent from abuse. It’s an expensive fix due to the labor involved. Door triangle window frames, the black painted parts, seem to rust out from the bottom up on some cars.

What are the common issues with a Honda del Sol?

Drivers seat outside bolsters broken down and/or badly worn depending on how a person gets in/out. Door armrest vinyl has shrunk and pulled away or cracked where people arms naturally rest on the door panels. Both sides. Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well.

What causes rust on front of Honda del Sol?

Bolts and brackets that hold down the front corners of the seats will wick the moisture upward. Any car with significant water intrusion will have surface rust on, in and around the mounting flange. The flange just so happens to be on top of the carpet.

Why are my door locks on my del Sol not working?

Door lock mechanisms can get stiff and in need of lubrication and possibly rebending some rods that have “stretched” over time. You’ll see the door lock pivot doesn’t move easily and/or gets stuck partially closed/open when operating the locks via the power switch.

Why does my 1995 Honda del Sol not start?

A couple months ago, I was driving my 1995 Del Sol and the engine cut out on me. Just stopped. I tried starting it immediately, and it wouldn’t start. Waited an hour or so, and it started right up. Drove it a little more (15-20 minutes), and it died again. Waited a while, started again.

What should I do if my del Sol won’t start?

A Main Relay throws no code when it fails. Neither does the coil. You need to replace the distributor. A Main Relay throws no code when it fails. Neither does the coil. You need to replace the distributor. I replaced the distrib cap and rotor and fuel pump relay and cranks fine. Location:Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada.

3rd gear grind especially when cold is somewhat common on 5 spd cars where the transmission is either old or mistreated. Shift forks get bent from abuse. It’s an expensive fix due to the labor involved. Door triangle window frames, the black painted parts, seem to rust out from the bottom up on some cars.

Bolts and brackets that hold down the front corners of the seats will wick the moisture upward. Any car with significant water intrusion will have surface rust on, in and around the mounting flange. The flange just so happens to be on top of the carpet.

Why does my Honda shift not shift out of Park?

The shift interlock system is designed to prevent shifting out of park unless your foot is on the brake. Plus, if the shift mechanism isn’t fully in the park position, you may not be able to remove the key. Here’s how the system works: Fuse #10 (20A) in the underhood fuse box provides power to the brake pedal position switch on the red wire.

What do I need to know about my Honda del Sol?

If you can drive in a tight circle very slowly in a parking lot first to the left then the right, making a couple circles each way with the steering wheel turned all the ay to lock, you want to listen for clicking coming from the front wheel area. If it clicks when doing this, then the CV joints are on their way out.

Where to look for rust on Honda del Sol?

Check under the trunk spare tire cover for rust while you are in the trunk. Pull the cover all the way out if you can. Pay close attention to the most forward part of the trunk floor where the cab meets the trunk floor. Rust here can be a big issue if allowed to get bad.

How old is the 1993 Honda del Sol?

None have a great amount of power, but enough to have fun. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a great go-cart like car on the road that isnt the fastest. Ive had my 1997 red del sol for 16 years.

How many mpg does a Honda del Sol get?

None have a great amount of power, but enough to have fun. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a great go-cart like car on the road that isnt the fastest. Ive had my 1997 red del sol for 16 years. It has been extremely reliable and gets 41 mpg on the highway, 36 in the city. I am only the second owner.

Is the Honda del Sol good in the snow?

It does good in the snow with some decent tires as long as there’s not any big chunks of ice sitting in the middle of the road because the car does sit quite low. Now the motor is a d15b7 and I couldn’t be happier with it.

Why is MY 1993 Honda del Sol rusting?

The only downfall to that part of the car is the body flexing when the top is off.. there’s also some weak spots when it comes to the body rusting. For some reason they like to rust on the rockers right after the door.

What does aftermarket mean on a Honda del Sol?

“Aftermarket” is a term used to describe parts that are not made by the factory. So for example, for your Honda Del Sol, if you buy parts for your car that are not actually made by Honda, then those are termed “aftermarket”.

Are there replacement parts for a del Sol?

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“Aftermarket” is a term used to describe parts that are not made by the factory. So for example, for your Honda Del Sol, if you buy parts for your car that are not actually made by Honda, then those are termed “aftermarket”.

What to know when your Honda transmission fails?

What you may notice when Honda transmission fails: Car jerks when accelerating. Car refuses to move when in gear. Transmission slips when changing gears. Transmission is noisy in neutral. Transmission pops in and out of gear. Transmission slips or won’t engage. The engine revs up before the car starts moving.

What happens when you change gears in a Honda?

Once the coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, it destroys the transmission bands and requires a complete transmission rebuild. What you may notice when Honda transmission fails: Car jerks when accelerating. Car refuses to move when in gear. Transmission slips when changing gears. Transmission is noisy in neutral.

Drivers seat outside bolsters broken down and/or badly worn depending on how a person gets in/out. Door armrest vinyl has shrunk and pulled away or cracked where people arms naturally rest on the door panels. Both sides. Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well.

Why does my Honda Accord not shift out of Park?

If your Honda won’t shift out of park, chances are the shift interlock solenoid isn’t working properly. Don’t rush out to replace the solenoid just yet. The shift interlock system is designed to prevent shifting out of park unless your foot is on the brake.

Check under the trunk spare tire cover for rust while you are in the trunk. Pull the cover all the way out if you can. Pay close attention to the most forward part of the trunk floor where the cab meets the trunk floor. Rust here can be a big issue if allowed to get bad.

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