Also, because I drove for a minute or so with the E-brake on, my car has irregular pulses when I am at a red light. The ABS light is on. And it feels like my car drags now. It revved like a beast before, but not anymore.
Lastly, I'm not very sure how long ago the previous owner had the transmission fluid changed, but my reverse gear, especially in the first start of the car of the day, thumps violently, then is ok. Drive is ok, park is ok.
Do I have potentially serious engine problems that should tell me that I should just buy another used car?
I'm a total beginner, so I have no clue what to do. It's my first car, and it's so unfortunate...Can I get help with my 1994 Integra LS?
The irregular pulses would have nothing to do with the emergency brake.
If the ABS light it on, you can have it checked at a dealer for what ABS code it is giving, but because you said it feels like it drags, you should check to see if any of your brakes are locked up.
As per the transmission, when putting it into reverse it usually is a bit rough, but nothing back breaking. If yours is doing this, it could be the torque converter.Can I get help with my 1994 Integra LS?
It's hard to say without knowing what you have in the car, or what you would want for it. I would consider selling it as is, telling the potential buyer that it needs brake pads and rotors turned. They will see the ABS light on. They make some very good trans additive, like Z-MAX that does wonders. At best I would try to find a friend who can replace the brake pads and ad the additive, and drive it.Can I get help with my 1994 Integra LS?
My son has a 1993 with 235,000 and it still runs great.The irregular pulses sound like a vacuum leak. His ABS light has been on for 4 years.The thump sounds like a worn motor mount, it does it more with the first start because the engine is idling faster when it's cold.
Nothing you said seems like it's going to cost much to fix. I would get it checked before i got rid of it.They were rated the best car from 1991 to about 97 . Good luck.Can I get help with my 1994 Integra LS?
you can change the rotors and stuff your self if you have the tools and time
http://www.team-integra.net/sections/art
the transmission is a common issue for older cars, my integra did the same thing for a while. the ABS unit your gonna have to get the code pulled and then deal with that from there
you dont need a new car, integra's are awsome =]
