For the first time in 31 years my Honda failed to start, nothing.
It was the ignition coil. Rats. So it was off to NAPA for an IC676 coil.
It was the ignition coil. Rats. So it was off to NAPA for an IC676 coil.
It happened today...
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Those old Hondas were great we almost never saw those engines in for rebuilds these days we see a lot of them.. I guess they realize that if they build them like they did in the eighties nobody will but new ones.
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
For the first time in 31 years my Honda failed to start, nothing.
It was the ignition coil. Rats. So it was off to NAPA for an IC676 coil.
There are some 31 year old people that fail to do much in 31 years. Consider yourself lucky ;-P.
I doubt a honda built in 2015 would have the same reliability 31 years from now.
For the first time in 31 years my Honda failed to start, nothing.
It was the ignition coil. Rats. So it was off to NAPA for an IC676 coil.
There are some 31 year old people that fail to do much in 31 years. Consider yourself lucky ;-P.
I doubt a honda built in 2015 would have the same reliability 31 years from now.
Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Never had to replace the starter in 31 years?? That would cause a no-start too..as would a battery...
Maybe not. Not if you're paying close attention to the clues your car is giving you, which is pretty much required to make a machine last 31 years.
Never had to replace the starter in 31 years?? That would cause a no-start too..as would a battery...
Maybe not. Not if you're paying close attention to the clues your car is giving you, which is pretty much required to make a machine last 31 years.
Lucky to not catch a dead spot in the starter, but you would have to give really good inspections to catch a coil. I still laugh every time I see that car in your Sig, I don't know anyone who would put up with the same car, let alone wife/husband for 31 years
Time to trade it in I suppose, lol. I do wonder what bluebook is on a 31 year old Honda though.
Time to trade it in I suppose, lol. I do wonder what bluebook is on a 31 year old Honda though.
The Bluebook is 50 cents. I keep the car because it's reliable, thrifty to operate, very userful in its wagon format and I like it. The "like it" part is the overwhelming factor.
I just hope this next ignition coil does not have a premature failure like the original one. Don't you just hate it when something on your car fails in as little as 31 years?
My maintenance plan is to be able to drive my Civic wagon with my coffin to my own funeral. I've measured. It will fit with the hatch closed. If I can arrange it I want to ditch the coffin and just use the wagon. I'll have to pay a bit extra for a bigger hole in the ground but I'll certainly be more comfortable, surrounded by my daily driver. I know that no one wants an old wagon with a manual tranny, carburetor, no cabin air filter, no p/s, no air bags, no ABS, no computer aided stability control, no electronic suspension adjustments, no radar cruise control, no dual zone a/c, no 9 way power seats with memory, heat/cool and massage, no leather, no Bluetooth, no touch screens just manual buttons and switches, no voice commands, analog instruments, no GPS monitoring by the government/manufacturer, no wireless Internet, no GDI, no computer controlled engine systems, no variable cam timing, no turbo, no supercharger, no power windows, door locks or sunroof, no tire pressure warning system, no backup camera, no dash cam, no road ice warning system, no CD entertainment system(s), no cup holders, no center console, no USB ports, no remote start system and no car payments which would all be the absolute minimum a young person would accept for their next new car purchase/lease.
This car is so old that you have to drive it yourself including shifting gears, turning knobs, hand cranking windows and looking at analog gauges.
I just hope this next ignition coil does not have a premature failure like the original one. Don't you just hate it when something on your car fails in as little as 31 years?
My maintenance plan is to be able to drive my Civic wagon with my coffin to my own funeral. I've measured. It will fit with the hatch closed. If I can arrange it I want to ditch the coffin and just use the wagon. I'll have to pay a bit extra for a bigger hole in the ground but I'll certainly be more comfortable, surrounded by my daily driver. I know that no one wants an old wagon with a manual tranny, carburetor, no cabin air filter, no p/s, no air bags, no ABS, no computer aided stability control, no electronic suspension adjustments, no radar cruise control, no dual zone a/c, no 9 way power seats with memory, heat/cool and massage, no leather, no Bluetooth, no touch screens just manual buttons and switches, no voice commands, analog instruments, no GPS monitoring by the government/manufacturer, no wireless Internet, no GDI, no computer controlled engine systems, no variable cam timing, no turbo, no supercharger, no power windows, door locks or sunroof, no tire pressure warning system, no backup camera, no dash cam, no road ice warning system, no CD entertainment system(s), no cup holders, no center console, no USB ports, no remote start system and no car payments which would all be the absolute minimum a young person would accept for their next new car purchase/lease.
This car is so old that you have to drive it yourself including shifting gears, turning knobs, hand cranking windows and looking at analog gauges.
I find it funny..but my 07 Corolla is similar. People can criticize, but I dont care. Hand crank windows and no
A/C. Fewer features, less things to break. Keep er going!! Mine wont see 31 years..will eventually rust.
A/C. Fewer features, less things to break. Keep er going!! Mine wont see 31 years..will eventually rust.
My two 'personal' verhicles are 31 and 41 years old.
Both have proved to be totally reliable and offer gas milage equal or better than my wifes 2009 Matrix.
As far a driving enjoyment goes, I find either of them more enjoyable than most average 'modern' verhicles.
Both have proved to be totally reliable and offer gas milage equal or better than my wifes 2009 Matrix.
As far a driving enjoyment goes, I find either of them more enjoyable than most average 'modern' verhicles.
Originally Posted By: expat
My two 'personal' verhicles are 31 and 41 years old.
Both have proved to be totally reliable and offer gas milage equal or better than my wifes 2009 Matrix.
As far a driving enjoyment goes, I find either of them more enjoyable than most average 'modern' verhicles.
What are you driving? And how are you getting by without all the latest gadgets?
My two 'personal' verhicles are 31 and 41 years old.
Both have proved to be totally reliable and offer gas milage equal or better than my wifes 2009 Matrix.
As far a driving enjoyment goes, I find either of them more enjoyable than most average 'modern' verhicles.
What are you driving? And how are you getting by without all the latest gadgets?
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
I just hope this next ignition coil does not have a premature failure like the original one. Don't you just hate it when something on your car fails in as little as 31 years?
You went to Napa and bought an Echlin part. Trust me, you WILL be replacing the coil again in no time. I give it 2 years at the most. Better get yourself a Honda OEM one before the Echlin garbage leaves you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
I just hope this next ignition coil does not have a premature failure like the original one. Don't you just hate it when something on your car fails in as little as 31 years?
You went to Napa and bought an Echlin part. Trust me, you WILL be replacing the coil again in no time. I give it 2 years at the most. Better get yourself a Honda OEM one before the Echlin garbage leaves you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Bernardi Honda has one for $34.30.
Your car inspires me to get as much as possible out of my 2005 CR-V. 223k, nothing but rotors/pads/filters/fluids so far.
Your car inspires me to get as much as possible out of my 2005 CR-V. 223k, nothing but rotors/pads/filters/fluids so far.
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With the lack of airbags and crumple-zones, it may very well be your coffin!
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
The Bluebook is 50 cents. I keep the car because it's reliable, thrifty to operate, very userful in its wagon format and I like it. The "like it" part is the overwhelming factor.
I just hope this next ignition coil does not have a premature failure like the original one. Don't you just hate it when something on your car fails in as little as 31 years?
My maintenance plan is to be able to drive my Civic wagon with my coffin to my own funeral. I've measured. It will fit with the hatch closed. If I can arrange it I want to ditch the coffin and just use the wagon. I'll have to pay a bit extra for a bigger hole in the ground but I'll certainly be more comfortable, surrounded by my daily driver. I know that no one wants an old wagon with a manual tranny, carburetor, no cabin air filter, no p/s, no air bags, no ABS, no computer aided stability control, no electronic suspension adjustments, no radar cruise control, no dual zone a/c, no 9 way power seats with memory, heat/cool and massage, no leather, no Bluetooth, no touch screens just manual buttons and switches, no voice commands, analog instruments, no GPS monitoring by the government/manufacturer, no wireless Internet, no GDI, no computer controlled engine systems, no variable cam timing, no turbo, no supercharger, no power windows, door locks or sunroof, no tire pressure warning system, no backup camera, no dash cam, no road ice warning system, no CD entertainment system(s), no cup holders, no center console, no USB ports, no remote start system and no car payments which would all be the absolute minimum a young person would accept for their next new car purchase/lease.
This car is so old that you have to drive it yourself including shifting gears, turning knobs, hand cranking windows and looking at analog gauges.
That's a beautiful thing. Keep it going.
The Bluebook is 50 cents. I keep the car because it's reliable, thrifty to operate, very userful in its wagon format and I like it. The "like it" part is the overwhelming factor.
I just hope this next ignition coil does not have a premature failure like the original one. Don't you just hate it when something on your car fails in as little as 31 years?
My maintenance plan is to be able to drive my Civic wagon with my coffin to my own funeral. I've measured. It will fit with the hatch closed. If I can arrange it I want to ditch the coffin and just use the wagon. I'll have to pay a bit extra for a bigger hole in the ground but I'll certainly be more comfortable, surrounded by my daily driver. I know that no one wants an old wagon with a manual tranny, carburetor, no cabin air filter, no p/s, no air bags, no ABS, no computer aided stability control, no electronic suspension adjustments, no radar cruise control, no dual zone a/c, no 9 way power seats with memory, heat/cool and massage, no leather, no Bluetooth, no touch screens just manual buttons and switches, no voice commands, analog instruments, no GPS monitoring by the government/manufacturer, no wireless Internet, no GDI, no computer controlled engine systems, no variable cam timing, no turbo, no supercharger, no power windows, door locks or sunroof, no tire pressure warning system, no backup camera, no dash cam, no road ice warning system, no CD entertainment system(s), no cup holders, no center console, no USB ports, no remote start system and no car payments which would all be the absolute minimum a young person would accept for their next new car purchase/lease.
This car is so old that you have to drive it yourself including shifting gears, turning knobs, hand cranking windows and looking at analog gauges.
That's a beautiful thing. Keep it going.
Originally Posted By: surfstar
With the lack of airbags and crumple-zones, it may very well be your coffin!
The whole car is a crumple zone, but then again I ride a motorcycle and my Cavalier isn't much better.
With the lack of airbags and crumple-zones, it may very well be your coffin!
The whole car is a crumple zone, but then again I ride a motorcycle and my Cavalier isn't much better.
Originally Posted By: surfstar
With the lack of airbags and crumple-zones, it may very well be your coffin!
He's driven it over 30 years without that happening, so I'm going to guess he's capable of continuing to drive it death-free.
But you're right.
He should totally get rid of that tiny little death trap, and drive a city bus around instead. Maybe a bulldozer/front loader instead.
BC.
With the lack of airbags and crumple-zones, it may very well be your coffin!
He's driven it over 30 years without that happening, so I'm going to guess he's capable of continuing to drive it death-free.
But you're right.
He should totally get rid of that tiny little death trap, and drive a city bus around instead. Maybe a bulldozer/front loader instead.
BC.
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