Does the Honda Del Sol have power steering?
Power steering is available on the S only when you purchase optional automatic transmission.
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 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 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 does my del Sol have water in the trunk?
Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well. They will show cracks, chunks missing, etc… Trunk water leaks due to the seals on the rear sail panels or tail lights going bad. Pull the trunk liner aside if you can and look for signs of water sitting or a musty smell.
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.
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 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.