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    DAB Options

    Hi Sean. I think if I had just drilled a hole in my car I would have repainted the area, then put some Waxoyl just to stop the possibility of any rust. Good to know you got good results with the DAB unit.
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    Just had the engine cut out while driving to work. Engine management light and VSA light lit

    Hi. Second hand sensor can be just as problematical as the original, it may never fail, but may fail tomorrow. At least with a new original it should have a years warranty!
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    DAB Options

    Hi Sean. So basically you now have a roof mounted powered DAB aerial!
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    Front driving lights Type-S

    Hi Spud Same on our FR-V, managed to get a new genuine Honda one from ebay for £80 delivered, otherwise about £180 from Honda. Same reason that they use glass on fog light and not plastic had to replace both on my 8 th gen Accord over the last couple of years as they seem to crack in the winter...
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    DAB Options

    The Premium system on the tourer has one FM, and one AM aerial mounted one in each rear quarter window.
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    Battery drain 0.88amp stopped by removing fuse 16 under bonnet.

    Have you selected the switch on the mirror for the LH mirror ie left it selected to LH mirror other wise it will not dip.
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    DAB Options

    Hi Guys. Having installed this kit from Honda into my 8th Gen Accord Tourer and produced a install guide and review of said item (Honda Karma). With the enclosed glass mounted aerial the reception is OK in strong signal areas, like others have said keep the aerials all separate as no way will...
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    Stuck in reverse

    Any update on this problem?
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    Stuck in reverse

    Can we please stop referring to dealers as "Stealers" rant over. Take the car back to the dealers and be polite and see the service manager and explain that it is an intermittent problem (there is nothing worse than an intermittent problem), that you also have an extended warrantie. Explain...
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    Grey 17" alloys colour match

    Kaiser Silver used between 97-99.
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    Model Differences 8th Gen

    Red dials, sport trim on pedals, many-be xenon (HID) lights.
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    Cleaning carpet mats

    My Accord interior is dark grey and I give them (mats) a quick wash with carpet cleaner the rinse in the shower, air dry in the conservatory for a day or two.
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    Grey 17" alloys colour match

    HI. Having looked before the only colour code for Honda wheels I came across is Blade silver metallic 08703-NH95MAH-PN
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    Heated Seat Base and Tyres - Query & Options

    Continental Sport Contact 5 225/50/17 on my 8th Gen Accord been on there of the last 16 months and 15K miles and about 50% worn. Purchased based on the review in Auto Express cant fault then in wet or dry- brilliant.
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    To buy or not to buy?

    Hi. The rear callipers on the tourer do not need a wind back tool as they are normal type of calliper, the handbrake is operated via shoes in the rear drum part of the disk. So it will be easy to fit new seal, boot and piston if required. Its a common problem with near side callipers for some...
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    To buy or not to buy?

    I know this is a bit late, but the rear caliper on my Accord seized was an easy fix at Honda £400, if i had known before i took it in for the service i could have done it myself!
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    New to me 8th gen

    Fuel economy is good, however the fuel gauge would seem not to be linear! takes ages to get to half full then less than that to empty!
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    New to me 8th gen

    IMO that does not seem right, my 2.2 with 90k does not produce any smoke apart from when cold.
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    New to me 8th gen

    Hi. Whole key case plus buttons can be obtained from eBay at about £14 for a copy, the buttons are silver not chrome, easy to change out the buttons I think I saw a youtube vid how to do it! did mine about a month ago all OK. As for oem gear gaiter and knob give Holdcroft Honda a call - see...
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    DPF options

    A non genuine one is obtainable here:- http://www.cats2u.co.uk/35248/Diesel-Particulate-Filter/HONDA/ACCORD/2.2 cost £480 plus fitting! John
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