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  1. Accord-EX

    Which bulb fitment for dipped beam

    There has been a lot of confusion on the forum as to which type of bulbs are for the main and dipped beams so can the definite answer be posted here, cheers My car is a 56 facelift Diesel. What are the Main beams? What are the Dipped beams?
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    Best place to buy A/C Condensor and drier

    As the ***le says, is there anywhere doing a good deal or price on them?
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    Battery being drained with key on

    I replaced my battery with a genuine Honda one about 3 years ago and its working fine and shows the green indicator in the peep hole When Im parked up in my car and leave the car key on the final setting with the engine stopped it seems to drain the battery down in about 10 minutes or so. I've...
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    7th Gen lower control arm replacement

    Have many of you guys changed the lower control arms in your 7th Gen accords? My 2.2 icdti is approaching 160k miles and I've noticed the lower compliance bush is torn and will need replaced so I was going to replace both control arms which will come with bushes pre fitted. There seems to be a...
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    Windscreen washers not spraying

    One of the nozzles had been a bit poor at directing the water but after some adjustments it worked fairly well for about the last two months however now both of them aren't spraying properly. The water only comes out in a dribble and doesnt reach the windscreen. I tried placing my finger over...
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    Mirror switch bulb replacement

    I've noticed the mirror button to fold the mirrors in doesnt illuminate. Same for the electric mirror adjustable switch and disable rear window/door? button - all on the drivers door. What bulbs do these require? Also how do you access them?
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    Oil filter housing removal

    What size of removal tool is suitable for the 2.2 diesel oil filter cap removal? Most on ebay seem to be 65mm or 74mm
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    Possible battery/alternator/electrical issue?

    Ok so when I started my car yesterday there were no issues - I drove about 15 minutes and parked up for an hour while I was getting something to eat. When I came back and started it I noticed an unusual whine coming from the engine from idle which was never there before. I reved and the whine...
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    Front brake pads rattling over bumps

    Ok a bit of a strange one.. I've noticed a very metallic rattling noise when going over bumps which my mechanic correctly diagnosed the front brake pads as the culprit. If I press the brake pedal when going over bumps it does not occur. When the car is stationary, I can move the pads with my...
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    Wobble in 4th gear under hard acceleration

    Hi, I've noticed that under hard acceleration (most noticeable in 4th gear) there is quite a lot of wobble from the front (passenger) side of the car. I can feel it through the steering wheel and also through the seat. The tires are about 75% and worn evenly so I don't think it is a tire or...
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    Braking system in the 2.2 diesel Accord

    I am ordering new brake pads for my accord, is it correct that the rears work on a lucas system and the fronts are Teves? I think I am going to go for Pagid pads going by the reviews on here - I am getting the complete set for £50 from www.carparts4less.co.uk. I currently have EBC green stuff...
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    VSA coming on after tyre change when cornering

    My VSA has been working fine until last week when I put two new tyres on the rear, now when I corner at speeds mainly over 30 mph with little or no throttle, VSA cuts in and I can feel it braking on one front wheel. I do find the car 'boaty' at the rear when moving the steering at motorway...
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    Exhaust Manifold Needed

    My mate has an 05 Accord out of extended warranty which needs a new manifold, he is going to get a second hand one tonight off someone else but I advised him not to do this, to get the new revised one. Does anyone on here know of any new type manifolds going at the right money? Mods - this...
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    Front drivers splash guard retainer clip

    Does anyone know if these are the right clips for the front drivers side splash guard? Ebay link This clip holds two parts of the splash guards to the chassis. Honda must have lost this clip when fitting the new VSA unit last year- I only noticed it was missing when I had the wheels off to...
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    Brake Caliper Colour

    Im getting grooved brake discs fitted all round on my car today along with ebc greenstuff pads. The calipers would need to be repainted so my question is.. which colour would suit best? Currently they are silver which is very suttle and matches in with the car but im open to suggestions
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