Dear Mr. Fix-it, I have a 1988 Honda Civic DX automatic (112,000 kin), cancelled A benefit evening for chil- dren with disabilitics spon- sored iy rey Deeley Motorcycies has been can- celled. for lack of ticket les. -! The Oct.16 event at the Pacific Koom of the PNE’s Coliseum,. billed as Biker Blues 2000, was intended to ‘raise moncy ‘for the Children’s Centre for Ability with an . auction, food, music and a . look \at the 2000 Harley -Davidsons. and the following problems occur: @ Once or ovice a menth when the engine is cold and I drive uphill, the “check engine” light goes on. The computer code is “1” — oxy- gen content. Ifthe oxygen sen- sor is faulty, why does it lap- pen only once or twice a month? Anyway, it looks that there is also a lack of power dri- ing uphill. B There is a rating noise in the front part of vehicle only when making the first right turn after engaging the engine. No noises after that. Thank you very nich. Stephan ivan@infoserve.com Dear Stephan In regards to your 1988 Honda Civic which has 112,000 km. Did you have your 100,000-km service done? This covers the tune up, changing cup and rotor, spark plugs, air and fuei filter, a valve adjustment, a lube and oil scr- vice, a safety inspection and a timing bele replacement. If these things haven’t been checked then these would be the first things to start with. If they have been done, “For All Your TAN FRE : 20 years in the same location 1124 West 15th Street, orth Van 4 783 Pemberton Ave. off Pemberton dave TALKING 985-7195 larve. : This service includes: Drain cooling sysiom, Replace cooland/antieeze, spect » I radiator cap and hoses, Check them -f cpr nN cnr Pat Fis one rece mer acer mean ere sno Neon cot or | additiona! parts and installation. it's one piece, one price and a 138° | { guaranteed fit for your vehicle. One hour serdico [THERE'S NO PRICE LIKE HOME Applicable), brake Suid level, ciuich Suid level, (f applicable) 1? @ Horth Van “984-0331 Henta’s Comprahensive 1 raadl Gheeh—ir ET ee a a ee ee ee a oe ee ae : 4 : Cox'pon must be presented oar exp'res Oct. 30/99, Not valid with any other offer, oromation or discount. 725 Marine Br PACIFIC hnapoct dive bot condi (ncn tring ba Efirepect distributar cap, rotor and wires, Efinspect windshield wipes, wecher fats and blades. - ynztsvRomperature gauge operation, Check § = Ge to service. Al prices ant plus taxes, ‘environmen olny _ Store Gar te B 195/70R-74 ........$89 then a diagnostic test would be needed to determine the cause of the “check engine” light. This would indicate a fault in the oxygen sensor circuit, or that the computer is not able to maintaia the correct air/fuel mixture, i.c. the fuel system is running too lean or too rich. Again, a comprehensive diagnosis of the systems related must be performed before jumping to any conclusions. The fact that it only docs it once or twice a month is due to the fact that the conditions causing the fault are intermit- tent. it does not neccessarily mean that the oxygen sensor itself is faulty, bur it is possible, considering the mileage your vehicle has. The “lack of power” can also be related to this faule code. As far as the “rattling” noise ow turns, ask to take the tech- nician or service advisor with you on a test drive and point out the exact noise you are Pirelli i Winter | Ww160 | 155/B0R-13 ..........+-.$59 T7S/7OR-13 ..........2+ $79 B 185/E0R-14 ............ 996 Bh IBS/70R-14 .........-.. $89 T95/6GR-15 B 20S5/S0R-15 ............$109 , instalied ALL SEASON TIRES 13” Starting at...... 14” Starting at ...... 15” Siarting ai...... ea. 2a. w ©a. until Cetober 23/99 BUY & SELL GOOD USED TIRES :. RAIN TIRE B Y75/76R-13 .. $75 : 18S/70R-13 ........$79 3 175/65R-14 ........$89 185/E5R-14 ........$89 f 205/758-15 ........$89 215/70R-15 ........$99 fl 225/75R-15 ......$105 f — " mre AVUU after. This will prevent the “wrong” noise being looked for. Michael Charbula Taylormotive Service Ltd. (since 1955) Got a qiestion for Mr. Fix-it? Send it c/o Martin Millerchip, North Share News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., NV. B.C, V7M 2H4, Fax to 985-2104 on, best of ail, e-mail . Please do not try 0 phone in your questions. ONE TIRE REPAIR - WITH FOOD BANK DONATION Each tire so'd during the sale of $1. ud weil go fo the CKNW Orphans | Fund UNE B15 KM-PREMRMALL StASON 1G5/BOR-13 .......$85 P27EI70R-16 ....$178 LI2Z1S/75R-15 .$119 | | LT2B578R-15 $129 J 22 WE vay SELL GOOD USED TIRES! - -: e Cian Hours: Mon.-Fri 9:00-5:30 « Saturday 9:00-4: 09, Repel 926-7301 25604 MARINE DA. WEST VANCOUVER Prati OAC OVER 430 LOCATIONS iN THE u: S. AND CANADA 86 ST. GEGNGES $7. NORTH MANCOUVER ft -13 : sear 3 es 185/60R-14 cu 119 i 195/65R-14 ......$126 T85/ESR-15 .....9123 215/60R-15 ......$147 instalied ; 9874243 :