Does a Honda Del Sol have power steering?
Power steering is available on the S only when you purchase optional automatic transmission.
What causes 3rd gear grind on Honda del Sol?
3rd gear grind especially when cold is somewhat common on 5 spd cars where the transmission is either old or mistreated. Shift forks get bent from abuse. It’s an expensive fix due to the labor involved. Door triangle window frames, the black painted parts, seem to rust out from the bottom up on some cars.
What are the common issues with a Honda del Sol?
Drivers seat outside bolsters broken down and/or badly worn depending on how a person gets in/out. Door armrest vinyl has shrunk and pulled away or cracked where people arms naturally rest on the door panels. Both sides. Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well.
What causes rust on front of Honda del Sol?
Bolts and brackets that hold down the front corners of the seats will wick the moisture upward. Any car with significant water intrusion will have surface rust on, in and around the mounting flange. The flange just so happens to be on top of the carpet.
Why are my door locks on my del Sol not working?
Door lock mechanisms can get stiff and in need of lubrication and possibly rebending some rods that have “stretched” over time. You’ll see the door lock pivot doesn’t move easily and/or gets stuck partially closed/open when operating the locks via the power switch.
How old is the 1993 Honda del Sol?
None have a great amount of power, but enough to have fun. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a great go-cart like car on the road that isnt the fastest. Ive had my 1997 red del sol for 16 years.
Why is MY 1993 Honda del Sol rusting?
The only downfall to that part of the car is the body flexing when the top is off.. there’s also some weak spots when it comes to the body rusting. For some reason they like to rust on the rockers right after the door.
How many mpg does a Honda del Sol get?
None have a great amount of power, but enough to have fun. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a great go-cart like car on the road that isnt the fastest. Ive had my 1997 red del sol for 16 years. It has been extremely reliable and gets 41 mpg on the highway, 36 in the city. I am only the second owner.
Is the Honda del Sol good in the snow?
It does good in the snow with some decent tires as long as there’s not any big chunks of ice sitting in the middle of the road because the car does sit quite low. Now the motor is a d15b7 and I couldn’t be happier with it.