Don't tell me that..... Really gutted I've had to get rid of my Accord.
I got £1600 trade in for my Accord which seemed ok as I bout it for £4k 3 years ago and haven't spent a penny on it since then. It did however have the fume smell in the cabin when first started, and the VSA light came on...
Ah, Brilliant! Thanks Jon.
Yes, I forgot, the ones with the computers do have 6 gears too (yes, I'll be after another diesel). So that's what I'm after then. Cheers!
Well..............
Took it down to TDI north, there a bunch of friendly people there.
They looked at my car for about an hour and came to the conclusion it was the cam chain - DOH! They quoted £800 for a new one, but the possibility of 4 new injectors at £350 a piece from Honda - ouch. I have...
Thanks for the help guys. I'm pretty sure it is the alternator, but have it booked in at TDI North Warrington for them to check. They also quoted £50 plus 0.5 hours labour to change aux belt to the shorter revised one, which seems like a good deal. I'll post on Thursday with the outcome.
Thanks for the reply.
Yeah, after listening to the video a few times myself it is hard to make out. I'm 90% sure it is the alternator, but just wanted to make sure. I got the part number for the shorter belt from a fellow forum member and have been quoted £50 for the part and £25 for fitting...
Hello,
Long time viewer, first time poster :)
I've just put this video up on youtube to get you guys's (yes that is a word) opinion on this noise coming from under the bonnet. My guess is, its the alternator making an intermittent rattling noise? at around 20 seconds is when its at its most...