<![CDATA[Honda-Tech - Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - Current)]]> http://honda-tech.com 2003 - Current USA Accord and Inspire en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:53:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:honda-tech.com/get//images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Honda-Tech - Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - Current)]]> http://honda-tech.com <![CDATA['04 Accord grinding noise]]> http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2684071&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:34 GMT Hello all,

I've got an '04 Accord (EX-L sedan - 4 banger - 114,000 miles)..Recently I have noticed that when I make a turn (left or right - i.e turning into a parking spot) I hear a grinding noise coming from the front of the car..My thoughts are it's either...the calipers, wheel bearings or something to do with the suspension.

Any idea's?

Thank you... ]]> elad68 http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2684071 Gun Metal Rims?? http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683964&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:14:14 GMT I'm thinking about putting the Gun Metal TL-S rims on my coupe, but I can't seem to find any Honda gun metal center caps to replace the Acura ones. Any help would be appreciated. I'm including a picture or two of what I'm talking about.

Thanks!
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]]> RedHonda http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683964 How to remove map lights to get at wiring? http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683852&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:39:20 GMT I'm going to be hard wiring a radar detector up near the rearview mirror, and I was planning on tapping into the light up there. Can anyone tell me how to remove the panel to get to the wires? I am afraid I will start breaking things if I am forceful.

Thanks

P.S. Isn't it funny that I joined 2 years ago but this if my first post lol ]]> theLemur http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683852 <![CDATA[Audi R8 style LED's in 2004 Accord coupe headlights?]]> http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683603&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:31 GMT We got a 2004 Accord coupe sitting here and plan to open up the headlights. Customer wanted a HID upgrade kit installed and he saw our s2000 and now... We got a 2004 Accord coupe sitting here and plan to open up the headlights. Customer wanted a HID upgrade kit installed and he saw our s2000 and now wants the same LED's installed in his ride.

Do you need to remove the bumper to remove the headlighs from car?

We'll post pics on the progress after we pull everything apart.


TIA
Rick ]]> s4play http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683603 headlight ground location http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683563&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:50:24 GMT i was hoping to get some help to pinpoint the location of the ground wires on an 95 accord because my passenger lowbeam and corner lights wont work... i was hoping to get some help to pinpoint the location of the ground wires on an 95 accord because my passenger lowbeam and corner lights wont work but the high beam works on both headlights and all the lights on the drivers side works. ]]> sukda314 http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683563 <![CDATA[TURNING WHEEL CREEKING NOISE [VIDEO]]]> http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683347&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:21:06 GMT When i turn the steering wheel to either side, there is a creeking noise. What can this be? check out the video Turn up sound a good amount to... When i turn the steering wheel to either side, there is a creeking noise. What can this be? check out the video

Turn up sound a good amount to hear closely

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc0oF0jww6g ]]> ch0baca http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683347 96 accord v6 auto to manual swap http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683320&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:24:56 GMT Hey guys.. posting this for a friend. he has 1996 honda accord v6 4dr. auto. he wants to do auto to manual conversion. The question is can i use... Hey guys.. posting this for a friend. he has 1996 honda accord v6 4dr. auto. he wants to do auto to manual conversion. The question is can i use 4cyl. manual tranny for this swap?? wt else do i need besides manual conversion kit and tranny? type of ecu???thanx in advance for all ur input... ]]> killalude http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683320 Anti Theft Question http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2682539&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:38:10 GMT Hey all, I have a 2004 Accord V6. My problem started when I would lock the doors with the key fob, and the lights or horn would not chirp (no... Hey all,
I have a 2004 Accord V6. My problem started when I would lock the doors with the key fob, and the lights or horn would not chirp (no matter how many times I pressed the button). I thought nothing of it, I still used the key fob to the lock the doors, and now what happens is that the factory alarm goes off for no reason. (horn goes nuts and lights flash). What would cause this, and are they related? I have checked the door jamb switches, and they seem to work fine (when you open/close the door, it is indicated on the dash, and the dome lights go on/off), so I am pretty sure they are fine....I hope. ANY help would be great. Thanks


ALSO, I don't think it would be related, BUT, I do have a HID kit installed in the car. No wires were cut. Just plug and play. That is the only mod to the car, everything else is stock. ]]> 95/04 Accord http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2682539 Key Fob not working http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2682417&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:38:30 GMT Hey Guys, I have a 04 Accord EX with power door locks that came with 2 key fobs that you can use to open/unlock the doors and also open the trunk.... Hey Guys,

I have a 04 Accord EX with power door locks that came with 2 key fobs that you can use to open/unlock the doors and also open the trunk.

Weird thing is happening. The second "back-up" fob is not doing anything at all. The little red light comes on and I even changed the battery. It does nothing at all when any of the buttons are pressed. I have done nothing to this fob except change the battery. Is there a way it could have forgotten the code and if so, how would reset it?


Thanks ]]> jlh911 http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2682417 thinking of turboing my 05 4cyl accord http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2682137&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:52:15 GMT if i do it ill be fabbing the kit up so theres no issues there, but what can i do about tuning, fueling and how much power or boost can the stock... if i do it ill be fabbing the kit up so theres no issues there, but what can i do about tuning, fueling and how much power or boost can the stock bottom end, cluth and axles handle? any help here would be appreciated as ive never looked into making this car go fast before.

also would i have to incorporate all the vaccum lines/ fittings from the manifold and intake pipe into the new piping?

if there is a better place to read up on this info by all means post a link up.

thanks,


mike ]]> all_motor_mike http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2682137 Condenser guard http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681993&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:05:34 GMT Installed my condenser guard a couple weeks ago. No more worries about rocks taking out my condenser $$$$$. Less than $20, and problem solved.... Installed my condenser guard a couple weeks ago. No more worries about rocks taking out my condenser $$$$$. Less than $20, and problem solved.
]]> BLKFLSH http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681993 SHORT SHIFT ADAPTER question http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681957&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:04:42 GMT Will having a short shift adapter installed on my car void the 6 speed TSB tranny recall?? Bc i feel like they can use this as an excuse for voiding... Will having a short shift adapter installed on my car void the 6 speed TSB tranny recall?? Bc i feel like they can use this as an excuse for voiding the recall, just as they would with my AEM intake. the adapter is impossible to take off after it's been installed, i think... ]]> ch0baca http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681957 projectors for 08+ sedans? http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681803&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:13:56 GMT Just got an 09 EX-L and i was looking at the headlights and noticed the low beam section could possibly house a q45 projector setup. just curious... Just got an 09 EX-L and i was looking at the headlights and noticed the low beam section could possibly house a q45 projector setup. just curious what your guys thoughts are on this or some suggestions for using other projectors. my first thought of the q45 ones is because the size of the opening on the accord, smaller projectors may look off. ]]> skalleluia909 http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681803 Gas mileage problem http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681408&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:57:41 GMT Have read the site before, but new to registering. I have a problem with the Accord I hope I can get some help with. I have a 2005 Accord EX 4... Have read the site before, but new to registering.

I have a problem with the Accord I hope I can get some help with.

I have a 2005 Accord EX 4 cylinder with 60,000 miles that used to get awesome gas mileage. I changed the air filter because it was dirty and installed a K&N. After I did that, the mileage went from 36 to 22, so I switched back to a paper one and gas mileage went up to 25. It's driving fine, no hesitation, haven't changed driving habits, run nitrogen in the tires, they've been rotated and aligned, so I'm not sure what else it might be...

Any help? ]]> dlb http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681408 5,000 miles over scheduled oil change. Possible Engine Damage for 2006 Accord? http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681296&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:49:23 GMT UPDATE: Question is irrelevant because I'm no longer purchasing the car because the guy wasn't willing to sell from $9,500 to $8,500.


I'm thinking of purchasing a used 2006 Honda Accord with 50,500 miles. The reading under the odometer reading on the dashboard electronically states that it's a little less than 5,000 miles over on service. I'm assuming that this notice is because they hadn't done an oil change.

My uncle, who's an auto mechanic, states that the engine sounds fine. We drove it around for about 5 minutes and he didn't hear any sort of knocking in the engine.

He states that the dip stick looks clean with no indication of burning oil, and that the oil on the dipstick didn't look too bad.

The oil levels on the dip stick were low. The marking on the oil level was halfway between the end of the stick, and the first dot. Normal oil levels would be between the first dot and the top dot.

My uncle is insistent that he doesn't see anything wrong with the oil levels being so low considering that this person was probably over due on an oil change, and that the low levels are due to the usual evaporation.

My father, who's also a long time mechanic, states that even though there may be no engine noise problem, that the damage to the engine has already been done. The low levels on the oil either mean two things:

1) The oil hasn't been changed for a long time.
2) The oil is being burned up by the engine or there's a leak.

I think my uncle was able to figure out it's not #2, but #1 seems to be the more likely culprit.

My dad is adamant that if the oil hasn't been changed, that it's GUARANTEED that there's an engine problem regardless of what my uncle may hear from the engine.

My uncle believes that you could be overdue for an oil change, and the engine can still be fine.

The previous owner didn't take care of the car very well. There are cigarette pot holes in the seats, and the tires are heavily worn. In addition, the service light was over 5,000 miles. Moreover, this individual had to turn the car into a credit agency because they no longer could afford the payments and were driving the car without registration.

QUESTION:
Considering the above, is it possible that my uncle is correct and is able to tell from his surface inspection that the engine is fine, or is my father correct in being able to say that there is engine damage GUARANTEED as indicated by the low engine oil levels? ]]> jeffersonkim http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2681296