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Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the master
cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake fluid, and the brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on this vehicle? What else might I check? By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has already had two timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly on this car, and is there anything that I should look out for, before biting the bullet and purchasing it? Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring
problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's remedied easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html How many miles are on this Prelude? Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the suspension system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints would tend to go out for a car this old in years. "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > master > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > fluid, and the > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on this > vehicle? > What else might I check? > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > already had two > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly on > this car, and > is there anything that I should look out for, before > biting the bullet > and purchasing it? > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring
problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's remedied easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html How many miles are on this Prelude? Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the suspension system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints would tend to go out for a car this old in years. "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > master > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > fluid, and the > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on this > vehicle? > What else might I check? > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > already had two > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly on > this car, and > is there anything that I should look out for, before > biting the bullet > and purchasing it? > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring
problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's remedied easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html How many miles are on this Prelude? Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the suspension system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints would tend to go out for a car this old in years. "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > master > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > fluid, and the > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on this > vehicle? > What else might I check? > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > already had two > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly on > this car, and > is there anything that I should look out for, before > biting the bullet > and purchasing it? > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 miles on it.
Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read it today. I do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, prior to making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to ask him to inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and suspension parts. Elle wrote: > I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring > problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's remedied > easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. > > Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: > http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html > > How many miles are on this Prelude? > > Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the suspension > system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints > would tend to go out for a car this old in years. > > "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > > master > > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > > fluid, and the > > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on this > > vehicle? > > What else might I check? > > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > > already had two > > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly on > > this car, and > > is there anything that I should look out for, before > > biting the bullet > > and purchasing it? > > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 miles on it.
Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read it today. I do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, prior to making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to ask him to inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and suspension parts. Elle wrote: > I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring > problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's remedied > easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. > > Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: > http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html > > How many miles are on this Prelude? > > Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the suspension > system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints > would tend to go out for a car this old in years. > > "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > > master > > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > > fluid, and the > > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on this > > vehicle? > > What else might I check? > > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > > already had two > > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly on > > this car, and > > is there anything that I should look out for, before > > biting the bullet > > and purchasing it? > > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 miles on it.
Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read it today. I do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, prior to making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to ask him to inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and suspension parts. Elle wrote: > I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring > problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's remedied > easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. > > Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: > http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html > > How many miles are on this Prelude? > > Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the suspension > system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints > would tend to go out for a car this old in years. > > "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > > master > > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > > fluid, and the > > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on this > > vehicle? > > What else might I check? > > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > > already had two > > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly on > > this car, and > > is there anything that I should look out for, before > > biting the bullet > > and purchasing it? > > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Some hints on the brake light problem:
http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...=Search+Groups Other keyword searches of alt.autos.honda and rec.autos.makers.honda may turn up more. Depending on the price, how it checks out, and how long you want to keep this Prelude, I would not rule it out yet based on mileage. "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 > miles on it. > Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read > it today. I > do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, > prior to > making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to > ask him to > inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and > suspension > parts. > > > Elle wrote: >> I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring >> problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's >> remedied >> easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. >> >> Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: >> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html >> >> How many miles are on this Prelude? >> >> Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the >> suspension >> system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints >> would tend to go out for a car this old in years. >> >> "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote >> > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the >> > master >> > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake >> > fluid, and the >> > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on >> > this >> > vehicle? >> > What else might I check? >> > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has >> > already had two >> > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly >> > on >> > this car, and >> > is there anything that I should look out for, before >> > biting the bullet >> > and purchasing it? >> > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Some hints on the brake light problem:
http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...=Search+Groups Other keyword searches of alt.autos.honda and rec.autos.makers.honda may turn up more. Depending on the price, how it checks out, and how long you want to keep this Prelude, I would not rule it out yet based on mileage. "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 > miles on it. > Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read > it today. I > do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, > prior to > making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to > ask him to > inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and > suspension > parts. > > > Elle wrote: >> I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring >> problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's >> remedied >> easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. >> >> Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: >> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html >> >> How many miles are on this Prelude? >> >> Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the >> suspension >> system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints >> would tend to go out for a car this old in years. >> >> "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote >> > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the >> > master >> > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake >> > fluid, and the >> > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on >> > this >> > vehicle? >> > What else might I check? >> > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has >> > already had two >> > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly >> > on >> > this car, and >> > is there anything that I should look out for, before >> > biting the bullet >> > and purchasing it? >> > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Some hints on the brake light problem:
http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...=Search+Groups Other keyword searches of alt.autos.honda and rec.autos.makers.honda may turn up more. Depending on the price, how it checks out, and how long you want to keep this Prelude, I would not rule it out yet based on mileage. "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote > Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 > miles on it. > Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read > it today. I > do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, > prior to > making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to > ask him to > inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and > suspension > parts. > > > Elle wrote: >> I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring >> problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's >> remedied >> easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. >> >> Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: >> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html >> >> How many miles are on this Prelude? >> >> Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the >> suspension >> system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints >> would tend to go out for a car this old in years. >> >> "Richard" <rfdillon@earthlink.net> wrote >> > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the >> > master >> > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake >> > fluid, and the >> > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on >> > this >> > vehicle? >> > What else might I check? >> > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has >> > already had two >> > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly >> > on >> > this car, and >> > is there anything that I should look out for, before >> > biting the bullet >> > and purchasing it? >> > Thanks so much in advance! |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Thanks again, so much, for all your help. I will see what the
mechanic says after he looks at the car, Thanks again! On Aug 7, 7:33 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote: > Some hints on the brake light problem:http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...servoir+wiring... > > Other keyword searches of alt.autos.honda and > rec.autos.makers.honda may turn up more. > > Depending on the price, how it checks out, and how long you > want to keep this Prelude, I would not rule it out yet based > on mileage. > > "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote > > > > > Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 > > miles on it. > > Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read > > it today. I > > do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, > > prior to > > making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to > > ask him to > > inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and > > suspension > > parts. > > > Elle wrote: > >> I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring > >> problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's > >> remedied > >> easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. > > >> Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: > >>http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html > > >> How many miles are on this Prelude? > > >> Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the > >> suspension > >> system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints > >> would tend to go out for a car this old in years. > > >> "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote > >> > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > >> > master > >> > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > >> > fluid, and the > >> > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on > >> > this > >> > vehicle? > >> > What else might I check? > >> > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > >> > already had two > >> > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly > >> > on > >> > this car, and > >> > is there anything that I should look out for, before > >> > biting the bullet > >> > and purchasing it? > >> > Thanks so much in advance!- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Thanks again, so much, for all your help. I will see what the
mechanic says after he looks at the car, Thanks again! On Aug 7, 7:33 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote: > Some hints on the brake light problem:http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...servoir+wiring... > > Other keyword searches of alt.autos.honda and > rec.autos.makers.honda may turn up more. > > Depending on the price, how it checks out, and how long you > want to keep this Prelude, I would not rule it out yet based > on mileage. > > "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote > > > > > Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 > > miles on it. > > Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read > > it today. I > > do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, > > prior to > > making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to > > ask him to > > inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and > > suspension > > parts. > > > Elle wrote: > >> I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring > >> problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's > >> remedied > >> easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. > > >> Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: > >>http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html > > >> How many miles are on this Prelude? > > >> Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the > >> suspension > >> system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints > >> would tend to go out for a car this old in years. > > >> "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote > >> > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > >> > master > >> > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > >> > fluid, and the > >> > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on > >> > this > >> > vehicle? > >> > What else might I check? > >> > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > >> > already had two > >> > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly > >> > on > >> > this car, and > >> > is there anything that I should look out for, before > >> > biting the bullet > >> > and purchasing it? > >> > Thanks so much in advance!- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake light on
Thanks again, so much, for all your help. I will see what the
mechanic says after he looks at the car, Thanks again! On Aug 7, 7:33 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote: > Some hints on the brake light problem:http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...servoir+wiring... > > Other keyword searches of alt.autos.honda and > rec.autos.makers.honda may turn up more. > > Depending on the price, how it checks out, and how long you > want to keep this Prelude, I would not rule it out yet based > on mileage. > > "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote > > > > > Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 > > miles on it. > > Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read > > it today. I > > do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, > > prior to > > making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to > > ask him to > > inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and > > suspension > > parts. > > > Elle wrote: > >> I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring > >> problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's > >> remedied > >> easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. > > >> Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: > >>http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html > > >> How many miles are on this Prelude? > > >> Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the > >> suspension > >> system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints > >> would tend to go out for a car this old in years. > > >> "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote > >> > Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the > >> > master > >> > cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake > >> > fluid, and the > >> > brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on > >> > this > >> > vehicle? > >> > What else might I check? > >> > By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has > >> > already had two > >> > timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly > >> > on > >> > this car, and > >> > is there anything that I should look out for, before > >> > biting the bullet > >> > and purchasing it? > >> > Thanks so much in advance!- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake lighton
Richard wrote:
> Thanks again, so much, for all your help. I will see what the > mechanic says after he looks at the car, you can test the brake light situation yourself. simply unplug the wires that connect the reservoir sensor. if the light goes out, you know it's a problem with the reservoir float. it's a common problem with aftermarket cylinders. if that is the culprit, either leave unplugged or get a new [genuine honda] cap/float assembly from a junkyard. > > Thanks again! > > > > On Aug 7, 7:33 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote: >> Some hints on the brake light problem:http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...servoir+wiring... >> >> Other keyword searches of alt.autos.honda and >> rec.autos.makers.honda may turn up more. >> >> Depending on the price, how it checks out, and how long you >> want to keep this Prelude, I would not rule it out yet based >> on mileage. >> >> "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote >> >> >> >>> Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 >>> miles on it. >>> Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read >>> it today. I >>> do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, >>> prior to >>> making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to >>> ask him to >>> inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and >>> suspension >>> parts. >>> Elle wrote: >>>> I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring >>>> problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's >>>> remedied >>>> easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. >>>> Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: >>>> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html >>>> How many miles are on this Prelude? >>>> Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the >>>> suspension >>>> system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints >>>> would tend to go out for a car this old in years. >>>> "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote >>>>> Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the >>>>> master >>>>> cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake >>>>> fluid, and the >>>>> brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on >>>>> this >>>>> vehicle? >>>>> What else might I check? >>>>> By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has >>>>> already had two >>>>> timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly >>>>> on >>>>> this car, and >>>>> is there anything that I should look out for, before >>>>> biting the bullet >>>>> and purchasing it? >>>>> Thanks so much in advance!- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > |
Re: Looking at purchasing a 1992 Honda Prelude S, but has brake lighton
Richard wrote:
> Thanks again, so much, for all your help. I will see what the > mechanic says after he looks at the car, you can test the brake light situation yourself. simply unplug the wires that connect the reservoir sensor. if the light goes out, you know it's a problem with the reservoir float. it's a common problem with aftermarket cylinders. if that is the culprit, either leave unplugged or get a new [genuine honda] cap/float assembly from a junkyard. > > Thanks again! > > > > On Aug 7, 7:33 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote: >> Some hints on the brake light problem:http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...servoir+wiring... >> >> Other keyword searches of alt.autos.honda and >> rec.autos.makers.honda may turn up more. >> >> Depending on the price, how it checks out, and how long you >> want to keep this Prelude, I would not rule it out yet based >> on mileage. >> >> "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote >> >> >> >>> Thanks, elle, for your response. This car has 159,500 >>> miles on it. >>> Thanks for the link, I have printed it out and will read >>> it today. I >>> do plan on taking it to a mechanic to have it inspected, >>> prior to >>> making the decision to purchase it, and will be sure to >>> ask him to >>> inspect the control arm bushings and other front end and >>> suspension >>> parts. >>> Elle wrote: >>>> I vaguely recall seeing some postings here over wiring >>>> problems from the brake fluid reservoir. IIRC, it's >>>> remedied >>>> easily.... still, you'll have to research this more. >>>> Here is some counsel on "buying used" for Hondas: >>>> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html >>>> How many miles are on this Prelude? >>>> Without knowing more, I'd aim for inspecting the >>>> suspension >>>> system very closely. Control arm bushings and ball joints >>>> would tend to go out for a car this old in years. >>>> "Richard" <rfdil...@earthlink.net> wrote >>>>> Folks, what could the cause of this be? I checked the >>>>> master >>>>> cylinder, and it looks as though it has enough brake >>>>> fluid, and the >>>>> brakes seem to work well. Is this a common issue on >>>>> this >>>>> vehicle? >>>>> What else might I check? >>>>> By the way, this car has ~160,00 miles on it, and has >>>>> already had two >>>>> timing belts put on it. What else goes out regularly >>>>> on >>>>> this car, and >>>>> is there anything that I should look out for, before >>>>> biting the bullet >>>>> and purchasing it? >>>>> Thanks so much in advance!- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > |
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