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    heater resistor

    Thanks for the info.... If I remember correctly, when it blew the first time, it was shortly after a small puddle of water had appeared in the passenger footwell..... but this time there was no water ... I used to think honda was a quality manufacturer... but my experience with this accord (in...
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    Poor Fuel Economy

    350 is poor considering it's only a 1.8 engine, but thats good for an accord believe me...., i usually get around 28 mpg but thats entirely urban....
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    heater resistor

    Hi All I finally stumped up the cash (£40) to get myself a new heater resistor (5 years after it blew!) It was a new/unused genuine honda part. I fitted it, but left it 'dangling' by the wiring harness, because it was dark and I could not see where the screw went... so a couple of days use...
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    accord 2005 cdti wobbling problem

    thanks for the heads up. I looked into the driveshafts symptoms, and they were identical to what I had experienced.There seems to be a few people experiencing this problem, which is a bit of a worry Found a couple of new driveshafts on ebay for £125 each, but I guess fitting them will be a...
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    accord 2005 cdti wobbling problem

    I didn't clutch in, but took foot off accelerator and it was much less pronounced without the acceleration applied....
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    accord 2005 cdti wobbling problem

    Hi Just been for a test drive in an accord cdti 2.2 . car was nice other than at 50-60 mph there was a tremendous wobble on the front end, worse when putting your foot down. Just wondering if it is something common? could be wheel balancing, but I have never felt that kind of wobbling from...
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    steerin problem

    I just bought some genuine honda fluid from Cox Honda online .. 17 delivered. ..
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    steerin problem

    the 'book' i read stated it was standard steering fluid... if my steering fecks up I will get them to fix it .. lol ;o)
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    steerin problem

    hi got mine off shelf on halfords... according to their book
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    steerin problem

    OK, update time... I phoned round a few local breakers and only one had an accord.. it still had the steering cooler so off i went, to take it off the car.... got there and it looked as corroded as mine... dismantled it all and tried to remove, but because of the fear of it breaking on me as i...
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    steerin problem

    www.lingshondaparts.com/honda_car_parts_selection_pfk.php?block_01=17S1T01&block_02=B__3361&block_03=2653 Item 22... holy smoke... 160 quid... I will take a trip to the local breakers me thinks!!
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    steerin problem

    Finally Just had time to have a better look at the car... I can see where the leak from s now.... theres some metal pipes in front of the radiator that are corroded and has sprung a leak.. doh. Rust really does seem to be a problem on these accords... my car is low mileage at 67k and does...
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    steerin problem

    Cheers Tony I will have a go...
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    steerin problem

    hi, a quick update... i topped up the reservoir with this 'stop leak' steering fluid and it appears to have stopped the leak... however, something seems odd... after starting the car and turning the steering wheel a few times (still got the loud noise) i looked at the reservoir and thought it...
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    steerin problem

    thanks for all the help fellas, Iif it turns out the 2.0 pump will fit then you may well have a buyer.. if you send me some photos i will have a look see if it is the same......I have some steering fluid that I used on the wifes focus, guaranteed to stop leaks... worked on hers so I may try that...
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