Is it trully the entire engine that was damaged or was it just the head. The car was in a minor accident with the previous owner where someone rear ended the car causing the small damage near the license plate and also the small golf ball sized dent on the front bumper from hitting a trailer hitch at the same time. In typical TestDrive Spotlight tradition, we'd doing a full in-depth tour of this Acura Vigor, showing off all the exterior and interior features, taking it for a drive to see how it performs after 25 years, and go over a quick buyer's guide for those who are interested in buying one. Also the brake lamp light stays on but the brake lights do function. The air in the system or low coolant can cause some of the problems you are experiencing.
Had it towed to the shop. A full post mortem will reveal all. So they didn't check it, becuse the engine was really running very smoothly. Thanks - FlashN Hi there, if the oil pump drive failed the oil pressure would drop to zero and there would be plenty of audible warning that something was wrong. Mark mhpautos Ok I took my car to the mechanic to get my water pump replaced and when I got it back the chyeck engine light was on and I asked him about it and he didnt know what to say so he said if something major happens to come see him, second my car was ideling at about 3,000 rpms and he said he didnt touch the idle control and he adjusted it anyeways but then when I left and went home my car started jumping idle some people car it honda virus cause the engine would go up to about 2,000 rpms and drop to 1,000 rpms and go back in forth until I took off but now the battery loight keeps flashing on and ofgf sometimes and I dont know what to do now the battery is only a few months old and plus my oil light keeps flashing and I dont know what to do so if you can help me out I would really appreciate it very much thank you Your mechanic is not too much of a mechanic.
The black side body trim is a bit faded. The car was in a minor accident with the previous owner where someone rear ended the car causing the small damage near the license plate and also the small golf ball sized dent on the front bumper from hitting a trailer hitch at the same time. Then when the codes are pulled have the system cleared. My Poppa bought this specific car certified pre-owned from Acura in Mississauga, Ontario, in 1995 and owned it until it was transferred to my father. The oil light flashing might be an indicator that the belt to the oil pump was installed wrong or is broken.
Also blew out screen, small debris. There is a fuse as well that can be pulled but I don't remember which one. Quick access to automobile-catalog website - type in a browser: a-c. If you have one, or know of one for sale in great condition, please let us know. The car is at the point now where the next decision will be which scrap yard it gets sent to, so we drove 800km back to my hometown of Mississauga to film this car. Has an updated stereo and new speakers.
I would consider having the oil pressure checked. Since the Vigor has been a part of my life since I was young, I feel compelled to preserve one. I would say this Vigor is in overall excellent condition. I would have the codes pulled first. Has an updated stereo and new speakers. Possibly he did not refill the system completely or did not purge the system of air.
Reproduction of part or all of the contents of this web-site in any form is prohibited and may not be recopied and shared with a third party. Then see if and what comes back. For instance, the thermostat could be plugged or failing. So - if the sensor is flashing, and the oil level is fine, would you automatically go check the oil pressure next, even if there are no other warning signs e. Oil lights are only an indication that something is amiss, better to spend a few dollars to have it checked properly than hope for the best. I would venture that it went out and now the head is starved of oil.
Still has the original floor mats. This video was filmed in Mississauga, Ontario. I had the pleasure of driving this car in my early adult life and grew up being curious about this Honda with a strange badge on the back. No more flashing oil light. Did he only replace the water pump or did he do the timing belt? To view table with complete performance data and technical specifications including final drive and gear ratios, powertrain description, dimensions, accelerations chart etc. .
You can do this as well by disconnecting the battery. Yea he did replace the timing belt but I dont know if he purged the air from the system but the only time the oil light flashed is when my tach goes off for a little while and comes back on I dont know how to stop my tach from going off and comming back on if u can help with that then I would really appreciate it thanks for the other info though Yeah when the tech goes off it will come back on like an hour later and when it does come on the oil light flashes and I was also wondering on how to turn my check engine light off cause when I took it to the mechanic it came back with it on but the carstill sounds good and I got rid of the honda virus I had but also yesterday I had top put water in m, y radiator cause it was overheating do u think it has something to do with my waterpump he just put it More likely some other things come to mind. Could be a simple fix. Could also be a an easy fix. Hi there, Hindsight is a wonderful thing isn't it! The interior is in very good condition as well.
Background: 1 Oil light was flashing. Did the cooling system get purged of air? Could be a simple fix. The interior is in very good condition as well. Also the brake lamp light stays on but the brake lights do function. But my mechanic tells me that there would have been other signs - like a rough-running engine - if oil pressure was an issue.