Daytime running lights control module is known to be defective. This is due to a bad cold solder and can be corrected simply by opening the DRL module and re-soldering the connections on the integrated circuits. I have recently learned that they have started doing this at some of the Honda service centers.
I love this car. No rust to speak of. Have done regular maintenance almost by the book. engine/transmission seems to get a little noisy at around 2000 RPM.
Although I wouldn't consider myself a fanatic, any and all maintenance work I do on schedule as much as possible whether it's needed or not. I change the oil every 3 months whether it's needed or not.
Rust proofed every 18 months.
I have also found that adding 30ml of 100% acetone to every 15 litres of regular unleaded makes this baby purr. I also get about 50km per tank adding it. Supposedly doesn't work as well if there's too much alcohol in the gasoline mix.
I'm going to keep this car forever.
A couple corrections.
The module is the Running Light Relay. Re-solder the contacts for the relays. You may notice that the solder around them is not clean or may even appear to be cracked.
On the acetone subject, it was my intention to say I get about 50km MORE per tank of regular unleaded then when I don't use it. The lower the ethanol content the better as ethanol reduces the efficacy of adding acetone.
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