94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
10-28-2003 | 01:13 AM
#16
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
"Cosmin N." wrote:
>
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
-----------------------------
The formatting is much better here:
# www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
'Curly'
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>
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
-----------------------------
The formatting is much better here:
# www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
'Curly'
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10-28-2003 | 01:13 AM
#17
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
"Cosmin N." wrote:
>
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
-----------------------------
The formatting is much better here:
# www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
'Curly'
------------------------------------
>
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
-----------------------------
The formatting is much better here:
# www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
'Curly'
------------------------------------
10-28-2003 | 11:30 AM
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
>
> "Cosmin N." wrote:
> >
> > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > the time.
> >
> -----------------------------
>
> The formatting is much better here:
>
> # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
>
> 'Curly'
> ------------------------------------
Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
'95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
'97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
driving.
The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
'Curly'
-----------------------------
>
> "Cosmin N." wrote:
> >
> > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > the time.
> >
> -----------------------------
>
> The formatting is much better here:
>
> # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
>
> 'Curly'
> ------------------------------------
Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
'95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
'97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
driving.
The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
'Curly'
-----------------------------
10-28-2003 | 11:30 AM
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
>
> "Cosmin N." wrote:
> >
> > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > the time.
> >
> -----------------------------
>
> The formatting is much better here:
>
> # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
>
> 'Curly'
> ------------------------------------
Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
'95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
'97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
driving.
The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
'Curly'
-----------------------------
>
> "Cosmin N." wrote:
> >
> > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > the time.
> >
> -----------------------------
>
> The formatting is much better here:
>
> # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
>
> 'Curly'
> ------------------------------------
Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
'95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
'97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
driving.
The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
'Curly'
-----------------------------
10-28-2003 | 11:30 AM
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
>
> "Cosmin N." wrote:
> >
> > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > the time.
> >
> -----------------------------
>
> The formatting is much better here:
>
> # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
>
> 'Curly'
> ------------------------------------
Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
'95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
'97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
driving.
The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
'Curly'
-----------------------------
>
> "Cosmin N." wrote:
> >
> > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > the time.
> >
> -----------------------------
>
> The formatting is much better here:
>
> # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
>
> 'Curly'
> ------------------------------------
Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
'95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
'97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
driving.
The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
'Curly'
-----------------------------
10-28-2003 | 11:30 AM
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
>
> "Cosmin N." wrote:
> >
> > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > the time.
> >
> -----------------------------
>
> The formatting is much better here:
>
> # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
>
> 'Curly'
> ------------------------------------
Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
'95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
'97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
driving.
The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
'Curly'
-----------------------------
>
> "Cosmin N." wrote:
> >
> > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > the time.
> >
> -----------------------------
>
> The formatting is much better here:
>
> # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
>
> 'Curly'
> ------------------------------------
Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
'95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
'97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
driving.
The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
'Curly'
-----------------------------
10-30-2003 | 10:09 PM
#22
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
I had the same problem. I resoldered all the contacts in the relay and it
works properly now. I suggest you do the same.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:3F9E99BC.DF97C4EF@_interbaun.com...
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > "Cosmin N." wrote:
> > >
> > > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
when
> > > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > > the time.
> > >
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > The formatting is much better here:
> >
> > # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
> >
> > 'Curly'
> > ------------------------------------
>
> Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
> '95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
> '97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
>
> The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
> needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
> driving.
>
> The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
> headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
> strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
> will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
> building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
> had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
>
> The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
> soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
>
> http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
>
> The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
> it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
> desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
> contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
> for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
> transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
> wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> -----------------------------
works properly now. I suggest you do the same.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:3F9E99BC.DF97C4EF@_interbaun.com...
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > "Cosmin N." wrote:
> > >
> > > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
when
> > > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > > the time.
> > >
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > The formatting is much better here:
> >
> > # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
> >
> > 'Curly'
> > ------------------------------------
>
> Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
> '95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
> '97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
>
> The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
> needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
> driving.
>
> The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
> headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
> strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
> will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
> building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
> had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
>
> The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
> soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
>
> http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
>
> The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
> it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
> desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
> contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
> for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
> transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
> wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> -----------------------------
10-30-2003 | 10:09 PM
#23
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
I had the same problem. I resoldered all the contacts in the relay and it
works properly now. I suggest you do the same.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:3F9E99BC.DF97C4EF@_interbaun.com...
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > "Cosmin N." wrote:
> > >
> > > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
when
> > > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > > the time.
> > >
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > The formatting is much better here:
> >
> > # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
> >
> > 'Curly'
> > ------------------------------------
>
> Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
> '95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
> '97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
>
> The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
> needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
> driving.
>
> The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
> headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
> strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
> will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
> building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
> had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
>
> The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
> soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
>
> http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
>
> The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
> it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
> desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
> contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
> for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
> transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
> wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> -----------------------------
works properly now. I suggest you do the same.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:3F9E99BC.DF97C4EF@_interbaun.com...
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > "Cosmin N." wrote:
> > >
> > > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
when
> > > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > > the time.
> > >
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > The formatting is much better here:
> >
> > # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
> >
> > 'Curly'
> > ------------------------------------
>
> Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
> '95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
> '97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
>
> The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
> needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
> driving.
>
> The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
> headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
> strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
> will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
> building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
> had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
>
> The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
> soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
>
> http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
>
> The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
> it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
> desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
> contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
> for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
> transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
> wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> -----------------------------
10-30-2003 | 10:09 PM
#24
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
I had the same problem. I resoldered all the contacts in the relay and it
works properly now. I suggest you do the same.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:3F9E99BC.DF97C4EF@_interbaun.com...
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > "Cosmin N." wrote:
> > >
> > > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
when
> > > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > > the time.
> > >
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > The formatting is much better here:
> >
> > # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
> >
> > 'Curly'
> > ------------------------------------
>
> Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
> '95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
> '97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
>
> The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
> needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
> driving.
>
> The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
> headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
> strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
> will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
> building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
> had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
>
> The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
> soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
>
> http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
>
> The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
> it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
> desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
> contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
> for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
> transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
> wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> -----------------------------
works properly now. I suggest you do the same.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:3F9E99BC.DF97C4EF@_interbaun.com...
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > "Cosmin N." wrote:
> > >
> > > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
when
> > > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > > the time.
> > >
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > The formatting is much better here:
> >
> > # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
> >
> > 'Curly'
> > ------------------------------------
>
> Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
> '95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
> '97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
>
> The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
> needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
> driving.
>
> The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
> headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
> strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
> will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
> building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
> had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
>
> The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
> soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
>
> http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
>
> The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
> it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
> desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
> contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
> for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
> transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
> wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> -----------------------------
10-30-2003 | 10:09 PM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
I had the same problem. I resoldered all the contacts in the relay and it
works properly now. I suggest you do the same.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:3F9E99BC.DF97C4EF@_interbaun.com...
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > "Cosmin N." wrote:
> > >
> > > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
when
> > > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > > the time.
> > >
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > The formatting is much better here:
> >
> > # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
> >
> > 'Curly'
> > ------------------------------------
>
> Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
> '95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
> '97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
>
> The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
> needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
> driving.
>
> The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
> headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
> strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
> will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
> building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
> had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
>
> The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
> soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
>
> http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
>
> The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
> it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
> desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
> contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
> for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
> transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
> wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> -----------------------------
works properly now. I suggest you do the same.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:3F9E99BC.DF97C4EF@_interbaun.com...
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > "Cosmin N." wrote:
> > >
> > > My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
when
> > > disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> > > right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> > > been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> > > seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> > > the time.
> > >
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > The formatting is much better here:
> >
> > # www.owenautomotive.ca/97%20Accord%20lights.pdf
> >
> > 'Curly'
> > ------------------------------------
>
> Further to this thread, we have two Canadian (Japanese built) Odysseys,
> '95 & '97. Both have odd problems with the DRL, but I noticed that the
> '97 had the 'low beam cut relay' replaced, before we bought it.
>
> The symptom on the '97: Sometimes the right high beam plays dead, when
> needed during night driving. DRLs always work correctly during daytime
> driving.
>
> The '95 is the real 'sick puppy'. 80% of the time when started, the left
> headlight comes on full strength, rather than both coming on at half
> strength. Flashing the high beam or flipping the headlights off, then on
> will usually fix the problem, but unless you're parked up against a
> building, you don't remember to do it. The '95 came from Quebec, and has
> had some other electrical issues related to corroded ground connections.
>
> The circuit board inside the DRL relay seemed to have some of the same
> soldering problems that are seen in Honda MAIN RELAYS.....
>
> http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM
>
> The DRL relay on a (first generation) Odyssey has 14 wires going into
> it, and is above the brake pedal, behind the speedo cluster. I
> desoldered and resoldered the 'cooked' connections and inspected the
> contacts inside the little black relays, and it seemed to work better
> for a while. It has many descrete components in it, mostly heavy
> transistors, capacitors, and the two relays. I expect a few caps are
> wimpy, but maybe I should just bitethe bullet and buy a NEW relay.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> -----------------------------
10-31-2003 | 05:23 PM
#26
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
As an update, I just called Honda Sisley (Toronto, ON) and they quoted
me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
my Accord?
Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high beam
> are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay. My
> question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most likely
> to be burnt and where I can find it?
>
> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious :P
> ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual for
> the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read it.
> I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
> solved it before.
>
> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>
me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
my Accord?
Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high beam
> are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay. My
> question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most likely
> to be burnt and where I can find it?
>
> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious :P
> ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual for
> the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read it.
> I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
> solved it before.
>
> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>
10-31-2003 | 05:23 PM
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
As an update, I just called Honda Sisley (Toronto, ON) and they quoted
me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
my Accord?
Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high beam
> are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay. My
> question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most likely
> to be burnt and where I can find it?
>
> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious :P
> ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual for
> the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read it.
> I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
> solved it before.
>
> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>
me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
my Accord?
Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high beam
> are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay. My
> question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most likely
> to be burnt and where I can find it?
>
> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious :P
> ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual for
> the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read it.
> I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
> solved it before.
>
> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>
10-31-2003 | 05:23 PM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
As an update, I just called Honda Sisley (Toronto, ON) and they quoted
me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
my Accord?
Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high beam
> are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay. My
> question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most likely
> to be burnt and where I can find it?
>
> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious :P
> ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual for
> the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read it.
> I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
> solved it before.
>
> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>
me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
my Accord?
Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high beam
> are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay. My
> question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most likely
> to be burnt and where I can find it?
>
> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious :P
> ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual for
> the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read it.
> I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
> solved it before.
>
> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>
10-31-2003 | 05:23 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
As an update, I just called Honda Sisley (Toronto, ON) and they quoted
me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
my Accord?
Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high beam
> are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay. My
> question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most likely
> to be burnt and where I can find it?
>
> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious :P
> ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual for
> the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read it.
> I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
> solved it before.
>
> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>
me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
my Accord?
Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate when
> disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time, the
> right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok. I've
> been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently, under
> seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening most of
> the time.
>
> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high beam
> are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay. My
> question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most likely
> to be burnt and where I can find it?
>
> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious :P
> ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual for
> the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read it.
> I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
> solved it before.
>
> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>
11-01-2003 | 03:16 PM
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Re: 94 Accord high beam and DRL problems
Final update. I just pulled the DRL control module off the car, opened
it up and indeed the board had developed hairline cracks on some of the
solder points. I just resoldered them, and now it's working like a charm.
I strongly recommend this fix to anybody that has this problem. If you
have minimal soldering skills it takes about 5-10mins. The contacts are
huge, there's plenty of room to work on it, in other words, it's a joke
to fix it. Even if you don't know how to do it, take the board to any TV
repair shop (or any other place that solders stuff), they won't be able
to charge more than $10-20, and you'll save at least CAD$130...
Just my 2cents (worth of tin)
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> As an update, I just called Honda Sisley (Toronto, ON) and they quoted
> me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
> mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
> a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
> screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
>
> I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
> the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
> a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
> haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
> condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
> mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
>
> Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
> another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
> I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
> my Accord?
>
> Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
>
> Cosmin
>
> Cosmin N. wrote:
>
>> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
>> when disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time,
>> the right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok.
>> I've been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently,
>> under seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening
>> most of the time.
>>
>> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high
>> beam are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay.
>> My question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most
>> likely to be burnt and where I can find it?
>>
>> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious
>> :P ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual
>> for the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read
>> it. I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
>> solved it before.
>>
>> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
>> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Cosmin
>>
>
it up and indeed the board had developed hairline cracks on some of the
solder points. I just resoldered them, and now it's working like a charm.
I strongly recommend this fix to anybody that has this problem. If you
have minimal soldering skills it takes about 5-10mins. The contacts are
huge, there's plenty of room to work on it, in other words, it's a joke
to fix it. Even if you don't know how to do it, take the board to any TV
repair shop (or any other place that solders stuff), they won't be able
to charge more than $10-20, and you'll save at least CAD$130...
Just my 2cents (worth of tin)
Cosmin
Cosmin N. wrote:
> As an update, I just called Honda Sisley (Toronto, ON) and they quoted
> me CAD$145 (about US$110), which I can't justify right now. I'll pull
> mine off the car and see if I can fix it myself, since I'm allright with
> a soldering iron. The damn thing's not working anyways, so even if I
> screw it up, I won't be worse off than before.
>
> I'm getting worried with the electrical system in my car though. This is
> the 3rd thing to fail (driver's side window switch, gas tank sensor and
> a couple other intermitent problems). I cleaned up and fixed the switch,
> haven't gotten around to look at the sensor yet. The body's in mint
> condition (which says a lot for a 10 year old car in Toronto), engine's
> mint and tranny runs well. But the electrics are dying out.
>
> Realistically, I could sell this car for CAD$6000 easily. I could add
> another CAD$2000 and buy an 96-97 Integra with less kms on it. But would
> I be better off? Does the Integra have the same electrical problems as
> my Accord?
>
> Thanks for all the input so far guys, you've been a great help.
>
> Cosmin
>
> Cosmin N. wrote:
>
>> My Accord's DRL system (daylight running lights) does not activate
>> when disengaging the parking brake (as it should). At the same time,
>> the right high beam does not work either, even though the bulb is ok.
>> I've been having this problem for some time, but only intermitently,
>> under seemingly random conditions. However, recently it's happening
>> most of the time.
>>
>> From a previous post I've gathered that the DRL and the right high
>> beam are on the same circuit, and most likely I have a burnt relay.
>> My question is, does anyone know which relay in particular is most
>> likely to be burnt and where I can find it?
>>
>> I'm assuming it's on the right side electric circuit (fairly obvious
>> :P ), but other than that I'm at a loss. I have the maintenance manual
>> for the car, but I could not find that info in there last time I read
>> it. I'll look again tomorrow, but I hope someone with the same problem
>> solved it before.
>>
>> Email me at cr0c0 at softhome dot net if you have any info, but I'd
>> rather you reply to the newsgroup. That way it can help other people too.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Cosmin
>>
>