Seven problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1996 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While pulling out of the drive way, the check engine light came on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who could not find the problem. The dealer suggested that the consumer replace the spark plugs.
Front balancer shaft seal blow ,oil gushed out of engine in less then 10 mins est. Was told by dealer that happens to a lot of this model that the seal is defective but Honda does'nt have a full recall,will only fix when seal blows which causes permanent engine damage if vechicle is running. After I got my car back the engine light stays on and the dealer says I have to pay to find out why,should'nt Honda of America pay since the light never came on before this problem and start immediatly after they repaired the bad seals. I've done research on your site and others and this seems to be a comman problem in cold regions in the united states it seems the seal is most definetly defective but Honda wont repair until the problem happens. Please respond thank you, james g nascimento jnasc770@home. Com,159 jordan Ave cranston ri 02910,401-942-3265.
While driving about 50 mph oil light came on, engine started losing power. Consumer pulled to side where engine check light came on. Vehicle had to be towed. Then, technician told consumer about a recall concerning blowen engine.
While driving engine check light started flashing. Consumer exited freeway, and stopped at a mechanic, and vehicle was completely out of oil, mechanic put in 4 quarts of oil. Consumer drove a block and parked vehicle. Another mechanic checked it, and oil shot out everywhere. Took to mechanic and they said it was the balancer shaft seal, which is prone to shrinkage in these vehicles and will shoot out oil.
My mother passed away and gave the car to her grandson. He was driving to work when the engine light began to blink. He proceeded to pull off the road when the engine stopped. The speed at engine stop was approximately 35 mph. He had to push the car off the road. There is a service bulletin 961001b, NHTSA id #sb049981, issued 1096, listed in the NHTSA database on the balance shaft seal which appears to have failed. The car is now at jack ellena Honda in lawrence, KS (785) 843-0550 with a blown engine. American Honda doest not believe that they should cover the burden of a new replacement engine, though they have agreed to a 50% replacement cost of a remanufactured engine. The car is just 2000 miles over the warranty period.
Check engine light comes on then gear indicator begins flashing and vehicle will not go above 25 mph. Vehicle will eventually attain higher speeds but with sluggish performance.
Check engine light continues to stay on, in for repair ,after driving about 80 miles light come on again.