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Hi all Seems when I fix one problem another appears! Had my driveshaft done at last then about a week ago I noticed a pronounced low pitch whistling which gradually increased in pitch as I accelerated. Never noticed it before beyond the normal whistle from the turbo when it kicked in. Now...

Hi all EML came on the other day after idling in traffic fro ages (suspect its the solenoid valve I still haven't changed!)- found my OBD port, just about to connect up and basically the port on the car popped inside ! anyone had this issue and if so, whats the easiest way to get to it and can...

Hi all as you all know im not the most technical so please be kind!! My Accord CTDI has had the 'wobble' under acceleration for the past 2 years but its got worse recently (and my wheel alignment is out!) so I need to change one of them. Now, I had a mechanic look at it who said it wasn't the...

Another week, another problem!! lol Had this happen a couple of weeks ago with the glowplug light flashing and when I plugged in my diagnostic thingy I got fault code P1095- Pumped the filter bulb and went away. Switched on yesterday and same thing has happened but even after pumping the bulb...

Hi all I have noticed recently that if I am stuck in traffic for a while/ moving very slowly through the traffic that occasionally the engine warning light comes on. No loss of power or anything. After using the car a couple of times (next day etc) the light goes off again. I have a hand held...

Hi all Now the dark nights are here I have noticed my drivers headlamp is hopeless and puts practically no light on the road- both headlights have quality H1's in them. Besides the electric adjustment in the car, how on earth do i adjust them up/down/left/right?? I can see on the top of the...

Morning all Looking for some ideas here........2.2 CTDI Tourer Whilst having some very painful dentist surgery yesterday the receptionist interrupted to ask if I had a blue Honda Accord - yep, thats me!! The alarm had been sounding for about 10 mins and had now stopped. Went outside -...

Hi all still tinkering about with the CDTI Tourer !!! decided to upgrade the fog light bulbs on the car as I have an HID kit ordered for the headlights. Got the owners manual out, looked easy peasy until i took the bottom apron of the bumper and looked behind the bumper to where the fog light...

Hi all still tinkering about with the CDTI Tourer !!! decided to upgrade the fog light bulbs on the car as I have an HID kit ordered for the headlights. Got the owners manual out, looked easy peasy until i took the bottom apron of the bumper and looked behind the bumper to where the fog light...

Hi all recentley noticed an oil leak down the side of the engine on my 2.2ctdi Tourer-04. Looks like its coming from the rocker gasket on the car (quite hard to find it at first!). Looked at the cost of a new gasket which in itself isnt that bad and dont want to pay local dealer prices. It...

Hi all recently had new discs and pads on the rear of my 04 CTDI Tourer - bit of a stink a few days later so mechanic has taken caliper off, cleaned and lubed it and stuck it back on. Smell is back and the wheel and disc are red hot after a journey! Have tried parking on a gentle hill and...

Morning guys- yet another minor niggle! Although its always cold in Scotland (!) , the past week or 2 I have noticed that there is a lot of condensation inside the passengers headlight unit- not just mist but the lens is covered in droplets. This may explain why I have to keep replacing bulbs...

Hi guys Just had the compliance bushes, droplinks and suspension fork bushes done on my 04 Tourer -long overdue!! Suspension is nice and tight. However, I noticed a humming from the front before I got this done - very slight road noise. This has got worse since my work was done -it starts...

Morning guys Just fitted a towbar to my CTDI Tourer and a car-specific electrics kit. All i need now is to connect the 12v cable (and fuse) to the battery terminal but cannot for the life of me find anywhere to put it (no puns please!!lol) I can get the cable from the boot under the kick plate...

Hi guys My spare key looks like its never been used- couldnt find my normal one so tried to use it. LED flashing when pushing the buttons- not working the remote locking. Unlocked car manually, key recognised in ignition and starts ok so clearly coded to vehicle. Changed battery as last owner...

Hi all have an 04 CTDI - had it for a couple of months now and has high mileage (167k) and a full history. I had thought the air con wasnt working but something odd has happened! The past week, ive used it and discovered that: * Cold air is coming out the passengers left air vent (most of the...

Hi all Im a new Accord owner and already got some great tips from the site. Just bought a 2004 CTDI and have a prob with the climate/air-con system. 1. Pressing A/C, shows as "on" ,i hear the revs change briefly, cooling fans come on 2. Doesnt go cold and cant hear the drier working 3...