Just over a year ago, the blue CR-V gave us fits. Turns out the VTEC solenoid screen was being blocked. A new screen and an oil change fixed it. The MIL (malfunction indicator light) came on again, but this time… Sensor 1 is the upstream O2 sensor. I’ll be inspecting the wiring for rodent damage… Continue reading Here we go again…O2 sensor
Author: Rudy
How to use Carfax: tips
Carfax has become an industry standard in the sale of used cars. Most car dealers offer free Carfax reports to anyone browsing their online inventory listings. Few private sellers offer it, but we can purchase a Carfax report on our own if we are seriously considering a particular used car. (It is cost-prohibitive to purchase… Continue reading How to use Carfax: tips
2005 Acura TSX alternator removal
The Acura factory service manual tells us to remove the belt, disconnect the wiring harness and the battery wire, and then remove the three bolts to remove the alternator. Only, they don’t tell us how to get enough room to undo those lower two bolts! There is very little clearance between the fan casing and… Continue reading 2005 Acura TSX alternator removal
2005 Acura TSX battery tray removal
Anyone who is considering removing the battery tray in a first-generation Acura TSX should take note of one thing–this is the most sturdy battery tray I’ve ever seen Honda put into a vehicle! It turns out that not only is the tray held in by two bolts from the top, there are two underneath the… Continue reading 2005 Acura TSX battery tray removal
Alternate lower ball joint removal for Honda/Acura
I just found this video. In the past I’ve smacked the lower control arm and have gotten ball joints to release with just a couple of smacks with a large hammer, but this looks to be even easier. It shows you what the right kind of leverage can do. When I dig into a suspension… Continue reading Alternate lower ball joint removal for Honda/Acura
Acura TSX error code P0847
After witnessing a flashing “D” in the transmission display, I ran codes with the BlueDriver and found that code P0847 was stored. This is the “3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch,” per the service manual. And fortunately, the manual reassures us that this cannot be a mechanical problem inside the transmission, but is an electrical… Continue reading Acura TSX error code P0847
What kind of bike rack can I use on my CR-V, and how many bikes can I haul?
This is a companion piece to the trailer hitch ratings post I made a few days ago. Given that the CR-V has a rear-opening hatch, choices in racks are limited. In the past, before I owned a CR-V, the bike rack I owned was sold by Trek, and would strap to your trunk lid. The… Continue reading What kind of bike rack can I use on my CR-V, and how many bikes can I haul?
Trailer hitch ratings and classes for the Honda CR-V explained.
A question that comes up often is what the capacity of the hitch on the CR-V is rated at. Honda’s OEM hitch is a Class I hitch. I installed a Class III hitch on mine, to get the 2-inch receiver. But what does that mean in terms of capacity? Think of it this way–regardless of… Continue reading Trailer hitch ratings and classes for the Honda CR-V explained.
Throttle response controller. Was it worth the cost?
I have been looking at getting one of those throttle response controllers. One, called Pedal Commander, is $300. Felt that was way too expensive for what it offered, and have no need to want to control it on my phone over Bluetooth. Another, Roar Pedal, is more basic, but again seemed pricey at $160. Looking… Continue reading Throttle response controller. Was it worth the cost?
It’s a terrible time to shop for cars.
I’ve been halfheartedly looking at getting an older Ridgeline to do a mild off-road/overland build. Only problem is, the supply of “bargain” Ridgelines means that I’d have to buy something with serious problems or a lot of rust, or spend a lot more than I budgeted for. The prices on a few others I’ve been watching… Continue reading It’s a terrible time to shop for cars.