Hi guys, Im after some advice on a few problems with my 2004 Diesel Accord Estate.Ive had it just over 2 years now with no problems at all, and its now on 101,000 miles.
Firstly, I have a slight diesel leak. Its not the tank, its under the engine, and collecting in the plastic tray and dripping off onto the drive. Im not losing a massive ammount, as MPG is about the same as normal (anything between 30 & 48 depending on the journey), its just making a bit of a mess on the driveway! Any ideas where it could be coming from? Ive had a look and it seems like its the passenger side of the car, possibly near the back of the engine, and its spraying down the underside of the car. The drivers side looks fine. Could it be the diesel filter? Where abouts is it located?
I also have my VSA light on constantly. Its been like it for a month or so now and the car drives exactly the same, seems to handle well in the dry, and classic FWD understeer in the wet, but its exactly the same as it always was. Im not bothered about it as it drives the same, but would it be an MOT failure? The ABS light isnt on, just the VSA one, but Im not sure if MOT rules state that no warning lights should be on the dash or not.
Ive done around 30,000 miles in the car and these are the only issues Ive had with it (except some worn rear suspension bushes and 2 tyres, but you expect that on a 100k car). Ive changed the oil / filter at the 12,500mile intervals, and thats all it needed until now, so its a good car, just looking for help with these two problems.
Thanks.
Nick.
Firstly, I have a slight diesel leak. Its not the tank, its under the engine, and collecting in the plastic tray and dripping off onto the drive. Im not losing a massive ammount, as MPG is about the same as normal (anything between 30 & 48 depending on the journey), its just making a bit of a mess on the driveway! Any ideas where it could be coming from? Ive had a look and it seems like its the passenger side of the car, possibly near the back of the engine, and its spraying down the underside of the car. The drivers side looks fine. Could it be the diesel filter? Where abouts is it located?
I also have my VSA light on constantly. Its been like it for a month or so now and the car drives exactly the same, seems to handle well in the dry, and classic FWD understeer in the wet, but its exactly the same as it always was. Im not bothered about it as it drives the same, but would it be an MOT failure? The ABS light isnt on, just the VSA one, but Im not sure if MOT rules state that no warning lights should be on the dash or not.
Ive done around 30,000 miles in the car and these are the only issues Ive had with it (except some worn rear suspension bushes and 2 tyres, but you expect that on a 100k car). Ive changed the oil / filter at the 12,500mile intervals, and thats all it needed until now, so its a good car, just looking for help with these two problems.
Thanks.
Nick.