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Hey all, So, 2.0 2004 Auto Accord Tourer. One day my D light started flashing and that threw up the EML. Got the code read and was a short in the gearbox range switch. Had it replaced today, and Honda dealer just called saying it hasn’t solved the issue and the fault code is the same - ‘short...

Hey all, Not posted for a while, and was hoping my next post would be announcing my dads new 8th hen, and not a failt :( Anywho, my dads got a fully loaded 2010 Accord tourer diesel automatic. It only on 106,000 miles. When I bought the car there was a little smell off exhaust gas, but it...

Hey all, Just a general wondering really, has anyone fitted aftermarket oil and water temp gauges? I ask as I like to know what's going on with the temps...especially when I'm sat in stop start traffic in 26+ degrees and am 4-6 hours from home after a day on the mtb. Got stuck by...

Hey dudes, Long time since I've been on, I'll try to get on more frequently. Still loving my tourer. It's taken me across Europe and all over the UK. And even got 499.4 miles from ONE tank of petrol! (85% motorway). But recently he's starting popping quite a few bulbs. In the last 3...

Found this and thought it might be helpful to someone. My brakes started squealing today so I need to wait till the motor factors are open on Tuesday to get some new ones. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WTkBI78luXM But here it is anyway.

Hey dudes. Random one tonight. Just wondering what the service intervals are for the 7th gens auto gearbox. I had the auto gearbox oil changed when I bought the car 30k ish miles ago. Is it time to change it again? I've had a search but couldn't find anything. Cheers dudes, Si.

Hey all, Random question, when driving along, if I pull my handbrake on gently (or at all) I get a really loud bang noise from the rear which is, I ***ume, the pads moving in the calliper. My question is should I get this massive sound? Non of my other cars do this, only the tourer. My old...

Hey dudes, Has anyone changed the rear wheel bearing on a tourer before? Pretty sure mines gone. It hums when driving and the pitch and volume changes when the rear wheels underload (when I'm turning right). Cheers dudes, Si.

Hey all, long time no speak. I'm here with a problem with my 7th gen tourer. It's the 2.0 auto and I love it. But got the code P2646. I'm hoping someone else has had this code. I know what it is and have been on google etc. I found a link to someone explaining the filter behind the VTC gets...

Hey peeps, Drove the car in the dark the other day and noticed that the middle light of the three on the driers side is out :( The other two come on when the heated function is used, but the middle light doesn't illuminate like the passenger side. A real first world problem :lol: :lol...

Hey dudes, Got the Accord out of the garage for the first time in 3.5 weeks. Went to start it and as usual the battery's dead. So I plugged the jump kit on as it was fully charged and went to turn it over, no turning of the engine at all but a loud constant fast click. I also tried to jump...

Hey all, Hamid has very kindly set up our first TA meet of the year. He's been in contact with Ace and done the whole thing himself. So many thanks to him. Sunday 6th Jan at Ace Cafe. Starts at 4 but as usual people will be there from about 2. Please show your support for the club and try to...

Well, here's the answer for you. A polish, wax and seal are always needed after a wash, but here's the best way to clean the car in the first place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZjWkB_q2lE

Please someone reccomend me a machine polisher, and a couple of products that will go on well with pads. Also, please recommend some pads :lol: so basically, after washing, claying, polishing x2/3, waxing, sealing my car my arms HURT!!!!! So i want someone to point me in the direction of a...

Hey all. Does anyone have a how to, or any tips about removing the CD cubby hole thing and the clock? I need to change the light on my clock, but can't find anything to undo/remove/move. Any help gratefully received.

~Hey peeps. Here's a list of fault codes i've got. I've got this thread on a couple of other forums and it's proving to be very useful. Can't beleive i haven't put it on here yet. Flashes.....Code(s)............................... ..........Description...

Hey all, In this post i'm aiming to cover all aspects of moding a 6th gen. But i'll be mainly focusing on the performance (power) upgrades that are available. In this post I hope to be able to provide a little help to those of you who wish to mod your beloved 6th gen, but don’t know where to...

Valves should be adjusted only when the cylinder head temperature is less than 38°C (100°F), ideally the engine should be stone cold/left over night. Adjust the Valve Clearances to: Intake: 0.17 mm (0.007 in) ± 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) Exhaust: 0.19 mm (0.007 in) ± 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) Order should...

Hey all, Well after this morning putting me in a bad mood i deceided that it was time to do something constructive with the car. So i cleaned the EGR plate and gas holes. There are 4 of them and 3 of them were comletely blocked. Like solid. Couldn't even put a screw driver in them! So here are...

Well i have used VtecDirect a few times now. I bought my car from them, get my servicing parts from them and have just had some major work done by them. They are probably the friendliest people you will ever speak to, can get parts/oils/kit at VERY good prices and have a VERY fast next day...