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    Turbo failed after 18 months

    Hi All Got a issue with my car where I believe it's turbo failure. I was just accelerating on to the motorway and I heard a bit of a pop and saw a little cloud of smoke behind me and then i lost all boost power. There's no limp mode or any errors when i scanned with a basic Bluetooth obd. My...
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    electrical power issues

    Hello All So we was driving back from the cinema last night after watching the new hunger games movie. When i got near my home I notice the lights started to flicker and everything started to dim inside and the radio was going on and off. First i thought i was getting abducted by aliens all the...
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    Possible issue with clutch master cylinder

    Hello all Looking for some advice Recently I noticed a problem with my clutch, at times it feels spongy and soft and the biting point is right low. When this happens sometimes i can find my self stuck in gear (can't change gear when the pedal is pressed) and I have to turn the car off to get...
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    Tappet sound lower driver side

    Hello My car has recently developed a tappet type of sound, have a listen to the video attached. http://youtu.be/dqZqI4otID8 The car has been serviced well, genuine parts etc 0w30 Sounds been on and off for about 2 weeks now. Performance seems normal Usually noticeable on idle and I...
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    Turbo, Engine Problems after rear impact

    Hello People A last weekend I was involved in an accident where a third party collided in to the back of my car while I was setting off from green traffic lights. The person admitted fault and his insurance company is going to sort everything out for me. The visual damage to my vehicle and his...
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    Buying alloys advice

    Hello people Just would like some advice on buying alloys for the accord. Still trying to get my head around the offset and I had something like these in mind.
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    HiD bar up or down?

    Hello Guys Just wondering which way the HID bulbs should be placed. I think I have mine with the wire/bar on the top side facing up. Is this correct? Thanks in advance
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    p1237 boost pressure, intercooler or fuel filter

    Hello People I been hit with a string of problems after a little bump I had. (Wasn’t paying enough attention and scraped a lamppost in the dark where electricity was out on the street) I got the bodywork repaired through a supplier that’s contracted by my company (we deal with fleet management...
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    How many liters to flush powersteering

    Hello People I noticed my power steering fluid is dark brown. So i thought i'd get it changed and i'm just wondering how many litres i'd need to flush and replace the fluid. I checked with Honda they doing about £12-£13 a litre. Thanks in advance
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    Car stuttering airflow?

    What a day i have had. Earlier today i saw small fire under a new golf just round corner from my house. So i pulled over and asked one of the locals whats going on and managed to get their hose pipe and put the fire out. Then fire engine came and they said looks like the mechanics left a rag...
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    New front bumper 2004 cdti

    Hello People I'm looking to change my front bumper on my accord as i've cracked it a little bit, the paint is coming off and lots of stone chips. So was wondering any advice guys in getting a new front bumper and how much should i be looking at. Also any advice on where to get one. So far just...
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    Car starting problems and jerking sometimes when accelerating

    Hey Guys hope you all are having a good relaxing Easter break! I've noticed a couple of problems with my accord (2.2 2004). Problem 1 The first issue is starting up not sure if it's the cold weather, but when starting I twist the ignition until the glow plug light goes off (yellow coils)...
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    Upgrading Headlights

    My vision in the nights poor from the current headlights i have. Been ringing around some people say they will fit h7 bulbs in for £25 (wlico motorsave) and another place near my house (champion motors) say h7 don't fit and they do H1s. Anyone got any suggestions?
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    Injector problem after getting new engine fitted

    Hey Guys, Recently I bought an accord and it ended up requiring a new engine due to a knocking sound and big end failure and some other damage. DS Auto repairs in Shipley dealt with all this and fitted the new/used engine I sourced from M&MAuto in Halifax. I requested for the injectors to be...
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