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Hi Guys The EGR valve on my car is a Siemans EN01. Does anyone know what voltage it operates on. I want to test the operation but do not want to put the wrong voltage across it (12v) and blow it. I cannot find anything about it anywhere on the internet. Many thanks

Hi When I flash the headlights main beam it doesn't go back to dipped. I have to go under the bonnet and bang the fuse board to release the solenoid. Even if I turn the ignition off, the headlights main beam still stays on. Has anyone else had this and if so how did you rectify it. Coming up...

Can anyone tell me how to determine what thickness head gasket is on the engine before I take it off. I want to get all the parts ready before I renew the valve stem guides on my N22a1 engine. When I start up in the mornings a small amount of blue smoke drifts out of the exhaust for about a...

Hi I used to have a service manual on CD but since a Windows 10 update wiped Explorer of the computer, it won't operate and I am just about to undertake the renewal of the hydraulic lifters and rockers. So, is there a step by step guide for this job on here somewhere or can someone give me any...

Hi Has anyone purchased any third party Front wiper arms (not blades) for their Mk7 CL/CN diesel If so can you let me know where and what make they were. I am having a problem locating some new ones. Honda have stopped selling them and everybody on-line I have contacted say theirs don't fit...

Hi Guys I have always put 0w-30 in the car (diesel engine, non partical filter) from new but now the milleage it rolling on a lot, I have been thinking about a change. The car has just reached the 250K mark but it burn no oil between the 6K service intervals. I was wondering if a 0w-40 oil...

Guys, I am in real trouble - I need some help. A week ago the stearing lock siezed up and I bought a new one for the car from Lings Honda It came complete with 2 keys and all electrical connections etc. The keys supplied are ordinary keys, not like my old ones which I was able to open and...

Hi Have got to install new ignition key lock because the old one just locked and wouldn't turn. Need to take out a mortgage to buy from Honda???? New lock comes with new keys but not the same as my old ones which were remote keys where I was able to press one of three buttons on the fob to...

Does anyone know what the output rating for the alternator on the N22a1 diesel engine is. Thanks for your help in advance

Hi I have got the Honda Accord Service manual on disc and it only works with Internet Explorer. Just come to use it and am now panicking. I know it is possible to get it to work by somehow reloading Explorer but have completely forgotten!!!! Just going into the Default apps on the computer...

Hi I have read the article by Tarmac Terror re transmission fluid check and I am still a bit confused. I was given to understand that the oil check plug was at the front of the car just underneath the filler plug but having looked at the pictures it seems to show the oil check plug just above...

Hi Guys Fell foul of a stone thrown up by a car and it has broken the glass on my near side fog light. The fog lights I have on my 2005 i-CTDI are the round (approx 60cm dia) type. Honda part number 08V31-SEF-60011 for left side and 60010 for the right side. According to Andy at Cox motors...

Sorry - posted this in Petrol Faults?? Hi Having problems with the clutch pedal!! The spot welds on the mounting plate have broken so having to replace. Have sources new one from dealer which is coming from Brussels. When I came to take the old one out there are three nuts to undo and that...

Hi The battery light on the dash has just come on. Have checked the battery voltage and it is OK Have also checked the charging and that is OK Car starts OK Anyone got any idea as to what the problem could be? Any help would be appreciated.

Hi is there a better manual to describe the removal of the Oil Pan on a CN1 Accord other than the Honda Accord service manual on disc that I bought from someone of hear a couple o years ago. It's been very useful for a number of jobs but seems a bit sparse when describing the removal of the oil...

Hi I have just renewed the radiator fluid and now find there is some sort of airlock so consequently not filled properly. I haven't put in anywhere near the amount required. I have had the heating on high and run the engine but still the water in the reservoir hasen't dropped in level and of...

Hi I have just replaced the manifold so had to take the turbo off to get at it. Given that when I undid the oil lines to the turbo only a very small amount of oil escaped, is it really necessary to prime it with more oil?? Surely the turbo will not spin to fast at low revs and the oil system...

Hi Guys Having recently changed the timing and oil chains I now notice what can best be described as a drumming which is coming from the resonator box in front of the engine. I am also now getting a loud clicking noise coming from under the rocker cover. I thought it might be an hydraulic...

Hi Engine was ticking over nicely when it stopped all of a sudden. Traced proble to the fuel., or lack of it. Have got fuel to the pump as I have traced it up to the fuel line into the pump but when I turn the ignition on or when I try to start the engine, no fuel comes out of the fuel outlet...

Hi After a long (months and months) deliberation, I took the bull by the horns and started on replacing the timing chain and bits. One thing I noticed was the position of the timing marks. When all the (brass) coloured chain links are in the correct place and the camshaft cogs are in the...