1998 Honda Odyssey
1998 Honda Odyssey questions and answers
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Q: How do I locate and replace a starter solenoid on a 1998 Honda Odyssey?
A: Repair work like this is easy to do on your own, but you should get a Haynes or Chilton's manual for your model car - they sell them at Auto Zone and OReillys, and the manual is a detailed instruction for working on any part of the car, and is meant for people like you who want to do their own repair work.
The solenoid will either be attached to the starter motor itself, or it will be at the top of the engine compartment near the windshield. The starter motor will be connected to the engine at the seam where the engine and transmission meet, and the motor looks like a small cylindrical canister, like a metal thermos or cantine, and the solenoid usually looks like a smaller version of the starter motor. On your car, since it's newer, the solenoid is probably up near the windshield to make it easier to replace. The only way to know for SURE is to get a Haynes or Chilton's manual. Trust me, it will be your bible when you do any work on your car, and possibly the best $15 you'll ever spend on your car.
Q: If the left headlight and left brake light are out on a 1998 Honda Odyssey, is it the fuse?
Are they on the same fuse? Or two bad lights and a coincidence? Thanks.
Yeah, thanks. Both taillights are good. (and both backup lights).
A: I'd agree with other answer that it's more because of bad bulbs. But it is pretty weird that both left side are down. On the left rear light, do yo still have it illuminated with you turn the lights on? I know you said left brake light, but that's only when you press brake pedal. But if lights are on, is the tail light still lit? If yes, then it's just the bulb.
Good suggestion. You usually have to buy a pair of bulbs, so go ahead and replace the right side, too. That way, you know that both are brand new at the same time, and don't have to guess about which one is newer or not. Headlights are different. Don't have to replace both of them. Just when they go out.
If a fuse for headlight or fuse for taillights blew, the whole headlights would be out. And whole tail lights would be out.
Q: Check Engine Light Blinking in 1998 Honda Odyssey Van?
My wife and I are traveling for the holidays from Atlanta to Louisville, KY. Shortly before we crossed out of Georgia, the "Check Engine" light in her 1998 Honda Odyssey began "blinking." Simultameously, it also started running just a little bit sluggish whenever I would press on the gas pedal, such as after stops upon re-acceleration. I acted on the knowledge that the Honda check engine lights are tied to emissions, and would therefore possibly continue to operate even while it was blinking, which it did. We managed to make it to our destination without the situation getting any worse, but I would like to find out what I can do before I hit the road back to Georgia tomorrow. I have been told from a somewhat relaible source that one of the 3 sensors connected to the cataylitic converter may be faulty or need cleaning, but thought this might be a good forum to get more reliable information. Again, this is blinking check engine light, as opposed to one that comes on and stays on.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. We are scheduled to head back home tomorrow. Happy Holidays!
A: The only time that the check engine light will flash is when an engine misfire exists that will cause unburnt fuel to get to the catalytic converter and possibly cause damage to the converter. The owner's manual warns that the car should not be driven when the light is flashing as it can cause the failure of the catalytic converter.
the sensors are not the problem. you have an engine misfire that is causing the loss of power and driveability problems.
any other emissions condition would keep the light on steady. Flashing lights should not be ignored.
take the car to an Autozone or AAMCO transmissions shop-both advertise they will retrieve the code that indicates the system that is at fault at no charge.
I seriously advise against driving the car with the light flashing as it can cause you to stop on the road from seized catalytic converter. The converters on that car are over $1000 so you want to avoid damaging it if at all possible.
If I were to guess I would look to a problem with the ignition coils causing the misfire but it could be any number of things,.
hope that helps