Murphy's Visit: Investigating Sounds from My Honda Accord DX

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around diagnosing unusual sounds from a 1992 Honda Accord DX, focusing on potential issues with the muffler and exhaust system. Participants explore various hypotheses regarding the source of the sounds, including rattling and humming noises, and consider the implications of these sounds for the vehicle's performance and maintenance needs.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a rattling sound from the rear of the car, suggesting it may be related to the muffler or loose components.
  • Another participant proposes that the muffler could be loose and should be secured, while a different participant questions this assumption based on their inspection.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential need for a new muffler, but some participants caution against replacing it without ruling out other underlying issues, such as engine problems or exhaust leaks.
  • One participant mentions the importance of methodical evaluation of performance and anomalies to determine if engine problems exist.
  • Another participant shares a personal experience with a similar issue, suggesting that the rattling could be due to a loose muffler or internal components.
  • There are suggestions to consider the possibility of detonation related to fuel quality, with questions about recent gas station changes.
  • Some participants humorously suggest waiting for something to fall off the car as a diagnostic method, while others emphasize the need for a more proactive approach to identifying the issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the source of the sounds and the appropriate course of action. While some suggest the muffler is likely the issue, others caution against premature replacement without further investigation. No consensus is reached on the best approach to diagnosing or resolving the problem.

Contextual Notes

Participants note various symptoms and conditions that could influence the diagnosis, including the car's performance and the nature of the sounds. There is also mention of the potential impact of fuel quality on engine performance, but no definitive conclusions are drawn regarding these factors.

  • #31
Update: Finally changed the muffler, and voila! - all the funny sounds stopped. Guess I was overanalyzing after all. :redface:

Thanks for all the inputs y'all.
 
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  • #32
BobG said:
That's because you're cheap. You don't have to use the same coat hanger that was stuck in the antenna's old socket. You can go get a different one from the closet.

Well, at least you used to be able to. I think just about all of my hangers are plastic, now.
:smile: It might cost more to take all your clothes to the dry cleaners to get those metal hangers than to just buy the bracket now. I think the dry cleaner still uses metal hangers, though I don't wear much that requires dry cleaning, so can't remember if I got metal or plastic hangers last time I used one. I need to put the hangers in my closet on birth control though. I don't know how they reproduce, but they're definitely multiplying.
 
  • #33
BobG said:
That's because you're cheap. You don't have to use the same coat hanger that was stuck in the antenna's old socket. You can go get a different one from the closet.

Well, at least you used to be able to. I think just about all of my hangers are plastic, now.
:smile: I would have gone to the closet, but at the time I didn't have a closet. :biggrin:
 

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