Recent content by redtwin

I don't think the sub will work, but I couldn't say for sure as I removed mine at the same time I was fitting the headunit. The car has proprietary connectors and there are ISO adapters available but the one that I bought (was advertised as Bose specific) didn't work so I would up having to do a...

Very impressed that you also did the bit of plastic under the actual shifter gate. That is something I would not have thought of doing. I don't like the wood in mine either, but the car is not a long term keeper so I just put up with it for now.

"I didn't realise a 2.0 (albeit an auto) would be so thirsty. Might as well be a V8." Exactly the sentiment that led to the original post.

No, it is a self contained box with built in amplifier that just sits in the boot. It isn't too big and I wired it in with quick disconnects for the cables so I can remove it in less than a minute if I need the boot space. This isn't my car, but it should give you an idea of what I have...

Chuck the standard headunit and fit one with all the functionality you need. I also removed the standard subwoofer and fitted a powered Infinity sub in the boot.

The car was fully serviced by the supplying car dealer before I bought it late last Oct. I actually checked the airfilter and plugs myself (engine and autobox oil were like brand new) as I don't tend to place much trust in garages, but it was serviced as they said it was. The lambda sensor...

The machine has a fairly extensive database of manufacturer specifications regarding the amount of freon needed for various model cars. The machine measures the amount of gas it puts into the system and then stop when it reaches the specified amount. The only way you can screw things up is to...

May as well jump in on this one. I had the Kwik-Fit aircon regas on 3 cars over the years. '02 BMW 330d, '03 Fiesta and Yreg Mondeo. Never had an issue with the aircon after their service. The BMW has since been sold (with fully working aircon) and the Fiesta and Mondeo are still doing fine. I...

Just did another brim check and it was 26.7 MPG. I am thinking that I might as well drive something more lairy if I am going to be getting that kind of economy. There isn't a for sale section on here is there?. Can't seem to find one.

Try downshifting with the tiptronic thing. I find that mine is sometimes slow to upshift but it changes instantly when I use the shifter.

The trans fluid you see on the outside of the box by the dipstick could have been spilled when it was being topped up. The dipstick hole which acts as the filler isn't the easiest thing to get to. If it shifts as it should, then I wouldn't worry about it. To put your mind at ease, clean the...

Despite how it may seem from this thread, I don't normally obsess about fuel economy. I have owned and enjoyed quite a few large petrol V8s in my motoring history and never cared about fuel consumption before. The main issue was that I was surprised/ disappointed with the economy of my Accord...

'02 2.0 exec here, can't say I have noticed any tram-lining or wandering on the motorway. I have noticed that it doesn't self centre as quickly as other cars after a turn which is usually down to caster, but I have no clue whether it was meant to be like that from the factory or if it needs...

I have an '02 2.0 exec and my fob looks like the one in the ebay link. No clue whether it would work if I bought it or how to program etc. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-3-BUTTON-REMOTE-FOB-KEY-CASE-ACCORD-ETC-/220693476539?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item33625b34bb

Ahhh, thanks. I was thinking Automatic TRansmission.