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    what bulbs are for the headlights?

    what bulbs are for the headlights of a 52 plate 2L Executive Hatchback? the handbook shows only 1, 12v-55w an H1 bulb. I thought the main beam and dipped beam were different bulbs with main beam being a higher wattage. thanks 2lexec
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    Drivers door switches

    would the drivers door switch of a Civic fit an Accord? I'm thinking of the civic switch that has the extra button in it to turn the mirror heaters on and off. my wifes civic was a Y plate, my accord a 52 plate but the switches look the same apart from she being able to turn the heaters on and...
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    How To Replace EGR Valve

    Thanks AndyB1976. i have a few days off i'll give it a go. cant afford to be without a car. almost worth having a spare car for times like this 2lexec
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    How To Replace EGR Valve

    Thanks for the link AndyB1976, having looked at the link again it covers more then just replacing the egr valve. first time it just put me off but a second read seems ok. if i have to replace the egr valve is Honda the only place to get one from or does anyone make after markte ones and are...
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    How To Replace EGR Valve

    Thank you for the erplies, I will check out the link but I had to do a Google search to find out what a wobble bar was. 2lexec
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    How To Replace EGR Valve

    I have a 52 plate 2L SE Executive Accord Hatch Back. The engine management light came on and the dealer has said that its the EGR valve. This is over £300. Is it easy to change, do I need and special tools and of course where to get one from? Do I need to buy a genine Honda one or can I get an...
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    Alloy wheel nut torque settings

    Thank you 2lexec
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    rubbing sound when turning left

    Only time I have had a problem similar is after having the front wheels off and tyres changed. I think the is some kind of gaurd by the front discs and this had been disturbed 2lexec
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    Alloy wheel nut torque settings

    As I'm going to probably buy a torque wrench i better find out the ranges i'm going to need to cover. looks like two torque wrenches are required, a sub 30 and a plus 100 nm. What are the torgue settings for the wheel nuts on a 52 plate 2L SE Excecutive? Think they are the original Honda...
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    what generation Accord have I?

    luvmyaccord has come to my rescue, thanks thats the car :)
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    Re chipping / mapping for more power

    thanks for the advise about not bothering, bit surprised thought i'd get "lots" of advise to say what one is best. if i had bags of money there is a lot i'd do to the car to make it better, brakes, suspension, electrics mainly switches, engine, gearbox, As for buying a diesel, i know they are...
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    Re chipping / mapping for more power

    would like advise on rechipping or remapping my 52 plate 2L Executive as I tow a caravan and could do with a bit more power and this may be cheaper then changing the car. I know my insurance would take a hit, i dont require more top speed just more power in the 0-60 range for climbing hills and...
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    what generation Accord have I?

    ok thanks everyone My Accord is like this one...... ah, how do i insert a picture? 2lexec
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    what generation Accord have I?

    what generation Accord have I?. No not a trick question but want to make sure I dont mislead anyone. Its a 52 plate 2L Executive Hatch back. I think it's the last of the hatch backs as Honda then went on to change the body completly and drop the Hatchback from the Accord range. Is this a UK...
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    Do i slacken hadnbrake to change pads

    Thank you brodiu and OB1 really appreciate the advise. All done and back together. without the advice I would never have gotten the rear pistons back in. My pads old and new did not have lugs to fit into the pistons. I now just need to take the car for a spin to see if it stops. thanks...
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    Do i slacken hadnbrake to change pads

    i acctually need to turn the piston? can i ask why? is it threaded? This would fit whit what someone was telling me about the windback tool that i could not understand. thanks 2lexec
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    Do i slacken hadnbrake to change pads

    I have a 52 plate 2L Executive hatch back. I've just changed the front discs and pads without a problem but with the rear I'm struggling to push the piston back. Do i need to slacken of the handbrake adjusters when fitting the pads? If I do where are they? thank you in advance 2lexec
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    changing discs and pads on a 2L Executive

    Thanks for the video links and advise appreciate it. I'll have a go at doing them myself. I'll try Halfords for red rubber grease tomorrow 2lexec
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    changing discs and pads on a 2L Executive

    I have a 52 plate 2L Executive and want to change the discs and pads all round. Any pitfalls to watch out for, any special tools required? Thanks 2lexec
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