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few questions regarding 05 estate from a newbie

piglet1

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Hi all I have an 05 2.2 diesel estate that iv just brought and I have a few jobs that need doing on it and a few id like to do if possible

firstly I need to do a service easy enough unless theres anything extra I need to look out for when doing it ?

I also need to sort a doped beam and foggy headlights out is there an easy way of removing the whole headlights ?

rear wiper not working so need to take a look at whats stopping that

id like to also swap the stereo for the satnav version is this at all possible and if so what extra parts do I need as well as the head unit ?
 
Servicing is easy, except that the fuel filter is a bit of a fiddle... There's a guide on the forum, and do use the proper Honda fuel filter (actually made by Bosch) as many aftermarket filters unfortunately do cause running problems.

Foggy headlights can usually be polished up without removal. Mine went from MOT failure to looking like new after about an hour of effort with a rotary polisher and some abrasive cleaner.

When my rear wiper stopped working it was because the output drive shaft had seized into the bush. I had to remove the tailgate interior trim, remove the motor and gearbox, bash out the seized shaft, clean it up, regrease a refit the whole ***embly. Not a bad job and didn't cost a penny, but time-consuming.

Can't help you with the sat nav. I guess anything's possible if you throw enough money and time at it! But I'd rather have an aftermarket sat nav anyway, as the Honda update DVDs are quite expensive.
 
Stick to 0w30 oil too
 
Iirc the you'll be better off trying to fit an aftermarket satnav stereo into the cubby hole beneath the stock stereo. To swap from standard to oem nav involves swapping the dashboard and splicing some wiring etc. Really not worth it for what is now an old fashioned/outdated system.
You'd also have to wire in a different amp, run some additional speaker cables to the back doors and fit speakers (***uming yours is the non-premium sound).
Almost forgot, you'd also need to fit the DVD drive in as well.
 
Jon I will need to remove one of the lights as I need to repair a wire that I can't get to with it in place. I'm going to have a look at the rear wiper this morning so fingers crossed its nothing major.

F6 after a lot of different recommendations iv decided to stick with the book and go with the 0w30 like you suggest would you recommend any particular brand ( is totalquatz ok).

Andy that sounds a lot of hassle ill just buy a new aftermarket one I think lol

thanks for your advice guys I'm sure ill have plenty more questions soon lol
 
yeah if you buy an Accord with built-in satnav it's better than no satnav, but if you buy an Accord without a satnav you're better off getting a proper satnav
 
What if you have sat nav, but it doesn't work because you're too lazy to take the DVD unit apart and clean it?
 
Andyjdmteg said:
Iirc the you'll be better off trying to fit an aftermarket satnav stereo into the cubby hole beneath the stock stereo. To swap from standard to oem nav involves swapping the dashboard and splicing some wiring etc. Really not worth it for what is now an old fashioned/outdated system.
You'd also have to wire in a different amp, run some additional speaker cables to the back doors and fit speakers (***uming yours is the non-premium sound).
Almost forgot, you'd also need to fit the DVD drive in as well.
Andy just a thought will the premium audio unit with screen fit in my car so I could wire a reversing camera up to it and then just use my aftermarket satnav ?
 
Oil brand isn't important, the viscosity and compliance with specifications is key. A lot of members use the bulk 20L drum from lubetech of Exol oil, seems like decent stuff. Available on eBay or from their online store
 
He was talking about me (I think?). He's only saying that because I've fixed my own about five or six times now. I tend to do it about once every 9 months or so. It's very easy to do. The DVD lens basically gets dirty. A few bits of interior trim, 10mm bolts, watchmakers screwdriver set, cotton buds and glasses cleaning fluid... Once you've done it once, you'll be able to do the whole job in under 20 minutes.
 
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