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    Type V sat nav system

    Ive got the chance to buy the factory sat nav system fitted into the Type V 6th gens for my Exec Before I decide on it I just wanted to ask a couple of questions, the guy is selling the sat nav itself, the disc drive, headunit and cd changer Do I just need the nav and the drive and would it be...
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    Fitting a CAI

    Treat myself to an induction kit and currently waiting on its arrival, I ordered a CAI kit at the same time (as an open filter in a hot engine bay is never a good idea) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260978980280?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 So anyway it arrived this morning...
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    Oil Capacity on 2 litre

    Just a quick question before I buy a service kit for my 6th gen How much oil will I need on a 2 litre Vtec? Cheers :)
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    How to fit an aftermarket stereo in the 6th Gen

    Had a quick look for a guide on doing this and could'nt find one so here goes, my 6th Gen is a Exec with climate control, however I have fitted a stereo in a standard Accord with the standard heater panel so I will advise on this also :) Firstly this is what you are met with It looks harder...
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    Dash surround binnacle

    It is the same across the 6th Gen range? Managed to smash mine removing it for the first time :blush:
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    obd port location?

    Just a quickie, had a quick look on the forum and can't find anything Where is the diagnostic port on the 6th gen? Cheers for any info :)
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    Stock audio compared to Bose setup

    I could'nt believe how good the stock setup is in my wifes mates 6th Gen, even just with a standard tape headunit the sound is very good, and to me my Bose system is no better, makes me wish I had the standard setup, as its would be easier to pull out and replace with an aftemarket kit, as you...
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    Wheel bearings

    Just got a quote for 1 wheel bearing on my wife's mates car which was £179 for the front as apparently you can't just buy the bearing, you have to buy the whole hub, Is that right? And a quote for £124 if its a rear that has gone Cheers for any info :)
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    Woeful windscreen washers

    As ***le flow from both my washer jets is pittiful, it barely reaches the wiper blades on the driverside and squirts only out of 1 on the passengerside at an angle and it doesent even touch the screen I was obviously thinking its maybe a partial blockage at the jets themselves, however I was...
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    Poor fuel consumption?

    Hi chaps Ive got some concerns things might be a miss with my 2 litres fuel consumption, I know the 2 litre 6th Gen isint exackly the most frugal car in the world :lol: However at the moment I only seem to be getting around a 50 mile range at best on £15 of fuel with mixed (mostly town)...
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    Key fob

    My central locking key fob is looking a little tired and I only have 1, could I buy a 2nd fob and be able to program it to the car? Thanks in advance
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    Breaking 6th Gen, what to get?

    An 02 plate 6th gen has just came into my local breakers, very good running order 2.0 SE, no out of the ordinary bits and a grubby beige cloth interior, however mechanically great I was considering nabbing a few bits to store in the shed as you never know with older cars, my question is what...
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    Quote for valve clearances to much?

    My local garage quoted me £60 to re set my valve clearences as im not compitent or confident enough to do it myself Is that too much or about right, they said about an hour and a half work and obviously they would need the car dropping off this night before Cheers for any info :)
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    Aftermarket headunit with bose sub and amp?

    I'm starting to miss my DAB headunit so i'm looking into fitting it into my 6th Gen Ive seen mentioned a couple of times on other threads that it is possible to run the factory fitted bose Amp and sub from an aftermarket headunit by splicing certain wires from the cars stereo loom into the head...
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    Noise or am I being paranoid?

    Today when I had the engine idling outside a shop I noticed a noise, kind of like a thunk thunk thunk thunk coming from the timing belt area, definitely not the engine as the noise does not increase when the oil filler cap is off The noise completely goes away as soon as you blip the throttle...
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    Aftermarket wheels

    Ive been looking for a set or either 17" or 18" alloys for my Accord, and they're is very little available for the Accord with the size being 4x114 :( Ive been looking at wheels from the Primera aa I believe the 4 stud Primera is the same fitment, Is that right? I had Alessios on my P10...
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    Fluctuating clutch biting point

    As ***le, about 1 in 10 times my clutch biting point will change from being 3/4 up the pedal to just off the floor, its a little un nerving when it does it :unsure: Anyone have any idea why its doing this? They'es no slip or gear crunching Im having my clutch and gearbox oil changed later on...
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    Changing fluids

    Hi all I'm looking into renewing my gearbox and clutch fluid as they'res no record in my service history Whats the best gearbox and clutch fluid to buy? As I plan to supply the fluids and have my local friendly garage change them :) My gearchange, although not crunchy is a bit on the sloppy...
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    Choosing the right car

    As per post in the newbies section I will be buying a 6th Gen Accord next week I have narrowed my search down to 3, all SE Exec's and manual, as I like all the toys and the Bose system First is a blue 02 plate, 148k, some history including record of cambelt change, 12 months mot and 6 months...
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