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    Rear Brakes

    Thanks guys. The sliders were locked tight. Bought a new set from Brakes International and all is working well again. thanks all.
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    Rear Brakes

    Thank you so much. I've been and bought a slider kit so hopefully all will go well. Just hoping I can undo the bolts without the need for heat! thank you again.
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    Rear Brakes

    Thanks Cliff, just spoke to local Brakes International. He said he would put the car on the lottery that the calipers hadn't seized and that it was the sliders. Do you have a link for a how to? Thanks again.
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    Rear Brakes

    Hi guys. Two years ago I had the rear discs and pads changed. 12 months ago during the MOT the brake line to the rear burst and was replaced. Two weeks ago I noticed a thudding on braking. On stopping and checking both rear discs are rusted, it looks like both calipers have seized. Is it...
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    Low temp on gauge

    Both good
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    Low temp on gauge

    Update. Over the weekend I have driven the car on a couple of journeys (short.) The temp goes up to a little below where it normally sits. Also this morning I noticed a sweet smell from the exhaust, although it is only on cold start and lasts a couple of minutes. All other times no smell and no...
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    Low temp on gauge

    Hi guys, While driving last night I noticed something unusual. I drove from Bolton To Manchester and then onto Glossop, no issues. I then drove back by which time it was absolutely freezing (about 1 degrees outside with freezing rain) Just as I was coming off the motorway I thought that the...
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    Rear bumper support member?

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    Rear bumper support member?

    Yes it is 6th gen, no I don't have a towbar fitted. I was looking for a diy on removing the bumper
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    Rear bumper support member?

    Hi guys. Had MOT today on W reg 2.0i Se Exec. It passed :) However there was a 'dangerous' advisory: 'Rear bumper support member badly corroded, loose and may detach.' Is there a DIY for this? Also he said it would be ok to simply remove this as oppose to replacing it. Is this advisable...
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    Fitting of ignition switch - Bolton - Wigan area

    Thank-you guys. Took the plunge, bought the part from Honda and fitted this afternoon. Noticed the dash lights were brighter and theres no play anymore. Drives great. Thanks for the push Mr Honda :)
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    Fitting of ignition switch - Bolton - Wigan area

    Thanks, already checked the recall, doesn't apply to my car :(
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    Fitting of ignition switch - Bolton - Wigan area

    Other than that it runs great
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    Fitting of ignition switch - Bolton - Wigan area

    No. When it cuts out, I can start it straight away. Most times it runs but on the odd occasion it cuts out, but as stated, if I keep the key turned slight forward, the engine keeps running
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    Fitting of ignition switch - Bolton - Wigan area

    I need to replace the ignition switch Accord W plate 2.0i Executive ES Auto Symptoms - cuts out for no reason. I have noticed play in the ignition switch for a bit, this has resulted now in it cutting out intermittently. When it cuts out, If I hold the key slightly forward the engine stays...
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    Ignition issue?

    Thanks for the heads up but no joy :( Your vehicle's fine and requires no current work.
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    Ignition issue?

    Just got back from a short drive. I stopped at the lights and the car stalled. (automatic SE) I tried a number of times to restart, it turned the engine over but died. It eventually started and got me about 800 metres up the road and did it again. It took about another 8-10 tries before it...
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    Brakes - Guarantee?

    Thanks guys. Turned out it was a cable. In total they did the following: OSR brake pipe and ends £5.00 NSR Handbrake cable £26.54 MOT £40.00 Labour £90.00 VAT £24.30 Total...
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    Brakes - Guarantee?

    Put the car in for an MOT this morning, all would have been okay except after I left, they drove it into the bay for the MOT and a brake pipe burst. They are replacing the pipe and sorting it so hopefully will be ok. However, they have mentioned that the offside rear brake isn't working...
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    Brake fluid Dumb Question

    Thank you both. Merry Christmas
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