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Where can I get parts for my classic Honda?
I have owned my low mileage 1993 Honda Accord for 11 years, but am now experiencing enormous difficulty finding replacement parts for it, mainly because Honda Europe decided not to stock them any more for older models. Very few of the MkIV coupes were sold, but the saloons were very popular, especially in the US where it was the most reliable and popular imported car. Another problem is that, unlike Alfas and Lancias that I have previously owned, very few Hondas are considered collectible. Small specialist restorers and parts suppliers, run by enthusiasts, are available for other marques.
I'm now struggling to locate a wiper motor, which means that I'm currently restricted to driving on dry days. As it's not a specialist component, I suspect that motors (with different serial no's) from other models may be compatible, assuming that the block connectors are the same and they are bolted to the linkage arms via a similar mounting. It's possible that it might be one of the components that was shared with the Rover 600 series in the 1990s.
I'll remove the motor this week, and hope to find a part number that might help, although internet searches have so far been unsuccessful. I suspect there might be a supplier in the US with one.
The other alternative would be to find a company that reconditions small electric motors. For anyone owning a very old or rare car, this is probably the only option. Are you aware of any companies that may be able to help?
I'm now struggling to locate a wiper motor, which means that I'm currently restricted to driving on dry days. As it's not a specialist component, I suspect that motors (with different serial no's) from other models may be compatible, assuming that the block connectors are the same and they are bolted to the linkage arms via a similar mounting. It's possible that it might be one of the components that was shared with the Rover 600 series in the 1990s.
I'll remove the motor this week, and hope to find a part number that might help, although internet searches have so far been unsuccessful. I suspect there might be a supplier in the US with one.
The other alternative would be to find a company that reconditions small electric motors. For anyone owning a very old or rare car, this is probably the only option. Are you aware of any companies that may be able to help?
Asked on 21 January 2025 by Colin Rowson
Answered by
Craig Cheetham
If you can't find a replacement wiper motor for your car – and being a 1990s Honda, there's a good chance an item such as a wiper motor will have a cross-reference to a Rover Group part number – then this company once repaired a wiper motor on a rare Korean classic for me, and at a very reasonable cost robsonandfrancisrewinds.co.uk/veteran/index.html – Craig.
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