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    DIY - rear Brake Pad change

    Hello Need to replace the rear brake pads on the car soon. Is there a DIY write-up for this. I searched but couldn't find one. Accord, 2006-2008, petrol, saloon. Will be using the old bolts that screw into the slider pins. Do I need to put "thread-lock" glue on those bolts, and if so which...
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    New petrol E10

    Hello Honda Accord 2006/7 2.4 petrol (auto) Will my car run ok with the new E10 petrol? Thanks
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    Catalytic converter theft

    Hello Honda Accord 2006/7 2.4 petrol (auto) Anyone had their catalytic converter stolen and had it fixed? Thanks
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    Making the cigarette lighter permanently "Live" even with car locked

    Hello The car is 2.4 petrol, FaceLift. What is the easiet way to make the cigarette lighter permanently "Live", so that even when the car is locked the cigarette lighter is permanently "live". I want to be able to trickle charge the battery with a solar charger through the cigarette lighter...
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    Wiper blade - replacing just the rubber

    Hello I feel a bit embarrassed asking this, but the with the 2006 Honda Accord (FL) how do you remove the rubber from the blade to replace just the rubber. Not sure where I'll get the rubber from yet, but I need to get it out to see what it looks like. Have tried pulling it without any luck. Thanks
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    Honda diagnostic software - VCDS vagcom

    Hello If you are familiar with VCDS Vagcom, you will know that it is a diagnostic software for the VW groupcars. Is there an equivalent software for Honda Accords? Thanks
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    Alternator charging voltage - 2006, facelift, Accord, 2.4 petrol, 4-door

    Hello If you have one of these cars (2.4 petrol, 2006, saloon, FL.) what voltage reading do you have at the battery terminals when the car is running? Thanks
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    Battery replacement - 2006, facelift, Accord, 2.4 petrol, 4-door

    Hello Looks like the battery is having difficulty holding a charge, so am looking to replace it. current Honda battery says :- 12V - 48Ah 420A CCA (EN) Can I just get any 12v battery with the same rating and swap it out (same size obviously). Anything to watch out for? or tips & tricks Thanks
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    HOW TO PROGRAM ANY HONDA, ENGINE COMPUTER JUST BY USING YOUR SMART PHONE

    Evening Has anyone used this software (on the smartphone) to change any of the parameters for the main car computer or the computer that controls the automatic gearbox parameters? Thanks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVwkVLX_8D8&t=320s
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    DCT (Dual Clutch Transmissions) automatic gearboxes

    Hello This isn't necessarily about Honda parts, but a general question Some of the newer cars have DCT gearboxes. Reading about them, they seem to be basically 2 manual gearboxes in one housing. Therefore, the 2 clutches. There is no manual clutch pedal next to the brake pedal. The gear shifts...
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    brake fluid reservoir - accord 2006 -petrol

    All I went to top up the brake fluid on the Accord 2006 petrol Face LIft. Took the brake fluid reservoir cap off, and was expecting to see the top of the fluid in there. However, there seems to be a rubber cap/bung of some kind in there. (this is the first time i have had to remove the...
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    Wix oil filter for the Accord 7th Generation

    Has anyone used a Wix oil filter for their petrol accord? Instead of the Honda one Thks
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    Which Bulb type - Front position light (passenger side)

    Hi What type of bulb do I need buy. Want to buy it before I take fused one out. Is it a 503, 504, bulb etc.? Owners guide say 12V - 5W Its the Front postion light on the passenger side. Car is Accord saloon, petrol, facelift. Oners guide says need to remove the wheel arch liner (prefer...
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    Rear Parking sensor

    Hello Facelift saloon. What holds the rear parking sensor in it's place? How can I take it out of the bumper, without removing the bumper. I want to clean it, grease it, and put it back in place. Cheers
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    Genuine Honda Engine Oil filter - best/cheapest place to buy - Petrol

    Looking to change oil and filter on the 2.4 petrol. Where's the cheapest place to get a genuine Honda oil filter? And how much should I be paying? Ta
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    Microphone for Voice Recognition. Facelift &th Generation Accord

    Hello 7th generation Facelift This maybe a simple question. This is a photo of the interior showing the map lights, etc. I think the microphone for the HFT is playing up and I need to get to it. I ***ume the microphone or microphones are located behind the vents marked with the blue & red...
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    Sliding centre arm rest

    The centre armrest, is it possible to adjust it so that it slides forward a little. I couldn't find a way to do it?
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    £3000 Dealer mark up - auction stock

    Went to an auction recently, and Honda Accord sold for £3100 at auction. I made note of the car details. Week later, same car was advertised for sale by dealer for £6300. Not bad work for painting the tyre walls black, and a valet. Thanking you.
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