93 Vigor Problems

1. Does it have remote locks? If so, stop using the door lock.
2. Is it leaking any oil from the valve cover to the manifold?
3. Or fuel line.
4. Likely an ABS sensor - should register an OBDI code for diag.

If the body is in good shape, definately keep it and fix! And - congrats, I
wish someone would give me a car like that
MZ
98 TL 55k

"Tigger" wrote in message

>I was recently given a low milage 93 Vigor GS by my parents (it is our
>spare car. We also have a 2002 TL)
>
> In the last month the following problems have surfaced:
>
> 1. The alarm goes off when the driver door is unlocked (intermittent) must
> keep trying to twist key until alarm goes off. Lock problem??
> 2. Burning smell when fresh air is used for a short period rather than
> recirculate. This seems to get worse the more the heat is used. Can't seem
> to locate the source under the hood. Maybe the heater core?
>
> 3. Gas tank drips when filled until about 1/8 of tank is used. I would
> guess a leak in the top of the tank or the filler tube.
>
> 4. ABS light comes on after 30 seconds and ABS no longer works (this has
> been a problem in the past and has been repaired twice under an extended
> warantee no longer in force. Never told what the problem was. with the ABS
> inactive, are the brakes as safe as a car that never had ABS?
>
> The car was free and only has 72K on it. Is it worth saving? Any ideas on
> the problems, or what I should check.
>
> Thanks all
>
>
>
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It does not have remotes. Alarm sets when you lock door (can only use
key for drivers door)

Does not seem to have any oil leak. Fuel? I can't tell

Thanks for the info.

Body is in great shape (no rust 1 dented bumper)

MZ wrote:

> 1. Does it have remote locks? If so, stop using the door lock.
> 2. Is it leaking any oil from the valve cover to the manifold?
> 3. Or fuel line.
> 4. Likely an ABS sensor - should register an OBDI code for diag.
>
> If the body is in good shape, definately keep it and fix! And - congrats, I
> wish someone would give me a car like that
> MZ
> 98 TL 55k
>
> "Tigger" wrote in message
>
>
>>I was recently given a low milage 93 Vigor GS by my parents (it is our
>>spare car. We also have a 2002 TL)
>>
>>In the last month the following problems have surfaced:
>>
>>1. The alarm goes off when the driver door is unlocked (intermittent) must
>>keep trying to twist key until alarm goes off. Lock problem??
>>2. Burning smell when fresh air is used for a short period rather than
>>recirculate. This seems to get worse the more the heat is used. Can't seem
>>to locate the source under the hood. Maybe the heater core?
>>
>>3. Gas tank drips when filled until about 1/8 of tank is used. I would
>>guess a leak in the top of the tank or the filler tube.
>>
>>4. ABS light comes on after 30 seconds and ABS no longer works (this has
>>been a problem in the past and has been repaired twice under an extended
>>warantee no longer in force. Never told what the problem was. with the ABS
>>inactive, are the brakes as safe as a car that never had ABS?
>>
>>The car was free and only has 72K on it. Is it worth saving? Any ideas on
>>the problems, or what I should check.
>>
>>Thanks all
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

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"MZ" wrote in


> 1. Does it have remote locks? If so, stop using the door lock.
> 2. Is it leaking any oil from the valve cover to the manifold?
> 3. Or fuel line.
> 4. Likely an ABS sensor - should register an OBDI code for diag.


There is no code for ABS.



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Is it the same for ABS Speed Sensor?
MZ
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> "MZ" wrote in
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>
>> 1. Does it have remote locks? If so, stop using the door lock.
>> 2. Is it leaking any oil from the valve cover to the manifold?
>> 3. Or fuel line.
>> 4. Likely an ABS sensor - should register an OBDI code for diag.
>
>
> There is no code for ABS.
>
>
>
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> "TeGGer®" wrote in message
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>> "MZ" wrote in
>>
>>
>>> 1. Does it have remote locks? If so, stop using the door lock.
>>> 2. Is it leaking any oil from the valve cover to the manifold?
>>> 3. Or fuel line.
>>> 4. Likely an ABS sensor - should register an OBDI code for diag.
>>
>>
>> There is no code for ABS.
>
>
> Is it the same for ABS Speed Sensor?



Honda appears to have no error codes at all for the ALB (ABS) system.
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/error_codes.html


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Hope this helps:

My car alarm goes off when I unlock the door. Or (less commonly), the
alarm won't "arm" itself when I lock the door. What's wrong?
The probable cause is a bad door lock actuator switch. The switch
contacts become oxidized and they block the "unlocked door" signal to
the security system control unit. The fix is to replace the switches
(and their retaining clips). The switches are attached to the door lock
actuator inside each front door.

We've also found that the connectors between the door actuator and the
security control unit develop corrosion over time, causing a bad
connection. Cleaning these connectors will enable a good contact between
the door actuator and the alarm computer. The December 02 Timely Topics
article will show you how to fix this
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Apparently it isn't a CE code, but a code is stored and can be accessed
using the procedure detailed on this page:

http://www.tomorrowstechnician.com/tt/tt100410.htm

Accessing Codes
To access the codes if the ABS warning lamp is on, find the ABS service
check connector under the passenger side of the instrument panel. It has a
two-wire connector on the end.

Connect a jumper wire between the two terminals (key off). When you turn
the ignition on, any diagnostic codes that are stored in the ABS control
module's memory should make the ABS warning light flash within 10 seconds.

The first series of flashes corresponds to the first digit of the code
(which Honda refers to as the "main code"). After a one second pause, the
light will flash out the second digit of the code (which Honda refers to as
the "sub code"). If more than one code is stored, a five second pause will
be followed by a single flash of the light, followed by another five second
pause before the next fault code is displayed.

After all codes have been read, the codes can be cleared by removing the
ABS module fuse for at least three seconds (key off).


Looks like a helpful page.
MZ


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> "MZ" wrote in
> nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
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>> "TeGGer®" wrote in message
>>
>>> "MZ" wrote in
>>>
>>>
>>>> 1. Does it have remote locks? If so, stop using the door lock.
>>>> 2. Is it leaking any oil from the valve cover to the manifold?
>>>> 3. Or fuel line.
>>>> 4. Likely an ABS sensor - should register an OBDI code for diag.
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no code for ABS.
>>
>>
>> Is it the same for ABS Speed Sensor?
>
>
>
> Honda appears to have no error codes at all for the ALB (ABS) system.
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/error_codes.html
>
>
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"MZ" wrote in


> Apparently it isn't a CE code, but a code is stored and can be
> accessed using the procedure detailed on this page:
>
> http://www.tomorrowstechnician.com/tt/tt100410.htm



Excellent link, thanks. It's in the FAQ now.

It seems when ABS problems set a code, its the ABS light that's turned on,
not the MIL. This explains why there are no ABS error codes that illuminate
the MIL.

Question: Do Hondas later than 1993 call their anti-lock braking "ALB" or
"ABS" on the dashboard indicators?


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On my '98 TL it is ABS not ALB, and the MIL has a pic of an engine with
"Check" inside.
MZ
"TeGGer®" wrote in message

> "MZ" wrote in
>
>
>> Apparently it isn't a CE code, but a code is stored and can be
>> accessed using the procedure detailed on this page:
>>
>> http://www.tomorrowstechnician.com/tt/tt100410.htm
>
>
>
> Excellent link, thanks. It's in the FAQ now.
>
> It seems when ABS problems set a code, its the ABS light that's turned on,
> not the MIL. This explains why there are no ABS error codes that
> illuminate
> the MIL.
>
> Question: Do Hondas later than 1993 call their anti-lock braking "ALB" or
> "ABS" on the dashboard indicators?
>
>
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>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
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