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    Cranks but won't start

    That does sound a little bit like a fuel starvation problem. However, if you stop the engine and then do a restart, even a compromised pump will usually allow the engine to run unless the pump has really taken a nose dive. The fuel pressure test would be the first step in checking for fuel...
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    Radio bypass bluetooth alternative ideas

    The Grom adapter does not by-pass the head unit. It operates via the CD changer input on the head unit. If you purchase a bluetooth adapter you can wire it directly to the speakers using the radio plug as Honcho describes which effectively deletes the head unit form the system. The existing...
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    Issue going into gears

    There are various ways you can check for a dragging clutch; however, a dragging clutch usually affects shifting in all gears. The most obvious case of dragging clutch symptom usually shows up when shifting into reverse. If the shift into reverse is smooth / noiseless then I don't think you...
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    Window Regulator Advice

    I am pretty much in agreement with all your points, particularly the fact that the FSM process for adjusting the glass is more of a guide than fact - Captain Barbossa's quote from The Pirates of the Caribbean applies to the FSM in this case The glass definitely needs to be adjusted to prevent...
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    Window Regulator Advice

    Before attempting glass adjustment which is an invitation to frustration, did you check the operation of the regulator assembly on the bench by powering it up and down? You want to make sure that the noise is not originating from the regulator mechanism as it reaches its travel limit before...
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    NSX taillight led bulbs

    If you want to retain the same drop in place bulb format for the replacement, the problem is the brake lights. Two of the tail light bulbs on each side are dual function - a tail light bulb filament and a brake light bulb filament - 2057 bulb #. If you replace the 2057 filament bulb with a...
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    Window Regulator Advice

    Yes, just pull the glass up by hand and tape in position. Once the two bolts are removed that attach the regulator to the base of the glass the regulator can no longer safely move the glass up or down.
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    P0430 - go to dealer or independent?

    P0430 is either a dead / dying catalytic converter or a dead / dying secondary O2 sensor on that cat. A competent mechanic should be able to deal with either of those conditions. If the cat needs to be replaced my preference would be to go OEM; but, an independent mechanic can source an OEM...
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    OEM wiper blades for 1991 questions

    76630-SL0-307 - passenger side 76620-SL0-307 - driver side 76620 has a significantly higher price which would appear to be because it includes the wing. On my 2000, the wing appears to be permanently attached to the blade so new wing requires new blade. The actual length of the rubber...
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    Window Regulator Advice

    Wild Turkey has it mostly covered. This diagram is from the service manual. The red arrow marks the hole in the inner door skin that is used to access the front mounting bolt for the glass. Clearly, the window regulator has to be powered up to allow you to lower the glass to access that bolt...
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    Brake lights - only when starting with handbrake engaged

    Both the ALB and the TCS getting a #2 code at the same time does point a finger at the parking brake switch circuit. When checking the switch, if the switch is not the obvious problem, keep in mind that a short circuit to ground on the switch circuit will look like the switch has operated so...
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    I finally got one!

    Congratulations. The advice on fluid changes is worthy. You have the first generation ABS system so you need to study the service manual and the references on NSX Prime to figure out what it takes to keep that system operating smoothly. A recent TB service is nice; but, since Houston is a...
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    Brake lights - only when starting with handbrake engaged

    If you used the service check connector to retrieve error codes and the ALB and TCS are showing error code 2 'Parking Brake', then the ALB and TCS are getting a 'brake on' message. That could be caused by the actual parking brake switch of a shorted wire some place or in the worst case a...
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    Brake lights - only when starting with handbrake engaged

    I am going to assume that those two lights are the Brake System Warning light and the ABS indicator light on the dash cluster. The only things that can turn the Brake System Warning Light on are the Parking Brake Switch and the Brake Fluid Level Switch. That circuit is dumb-ass simple. You...
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    brake lamp not working

    Power for the brake lights comes from fuse #45 which is in the under hood fuse relay box (if that is what you meant by up front). Fuse #45 is powered up at all times. Pull the fuse and use a voltmeter to make sure that you have +12 v on at least one of the fuse terminals in the box. If you...
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