Malfunction Indicator & Loss of Power

[PJE111]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and hoping someone can help me please.

My 2006 2.2 Diesel Accord had the malfunction indicator come in August but felt fine to drive. The dealer said the diagnostics code related to the glow plugs and whilst only 2 appeared a potential problem I should get all 4 replaced. The malfunction indicator had gone off before the dealer checked the car . Seen as it appeared to be driving fine and had only done 45,000 miles, to me it seemed really low mileage to have the glow plugs replaced so, I guess stupidly, I left it and did nothing.

This evening, on a cold start, the malfunction indicator has come back on and this time there is a total lack of power at 2000 revs. Its due a service this month so I'm wondering whether anyone has had similar happen to them and whether having the fuel filter changed has resolved it. I'm just concerned that the code may show the problem to be the glow plugs when in fact its a fuel pump problem or the EGR valve and some guidance would be much appreciated.

Thanks very much.

 

[crespo]

get the fuel filter changed. notorious on these. needs to be genuine Honda filter though.

 

[PJE111]

Thanks for that

 

[Dan Robinson]

Aaahhh the joys if cold weather, thick diesel, and a dying fuel filter :lol:

 

[F6HAD]

You really need the codes read, but if it's related to low fuel pressure then as already pointed out it's down to an old filter and slightly frozen diesel. If it is EGR valve related, we can now remove the operation of this part from within the software as part of a remap.

 

[PJE111]

Thanks for the advice. I'm taking it off to get the codes read and will go from there. Thanks again.

 

[vile]

Good advice from the guys there Paula i cant add much more to that.Best of luck and keep us posted

 

[CJM]

Paula,

Get a note of the code number(s) and then post it up on here, that way we'll have a better idea.

Do have a look through the service history however and see if there is any mention of a fuel filter being changed.

It is surprising the number of issues it can cause, it also has to be genuine, from past posts it seems too much pot luck to fit after-market, the i-ctdi can be a bit of a diva, when it comes to fuel filters,