xcitedjay:


1. The vehicle has a few imperfections since it is the first year model of that generation. Hence, a higher than normal maintenance cost.
2. The v6 engine used in the Honda Accord v6 is not one of Honda's best engine. At least in that generation.
3. A replacement engine is quite pricey. Replacing any part in that engine will also be expensive.
4. As a v6, the fuel consumption is relatively higher.
5. Some of the parts in the v6 models are more costly than those in the 4 cylinder model. A good example is the engine seat.
6. There is that tendency for a mechanic working on your vehicle to want to charge you higher since the vehicle looks a bit luxurious.
7. Finally, the above individually might not seem all that significant but together they add to the overall maintenance expenses.

Let us analyze each item individually.

1. Honda has had a lot of first model years and this not by any means the worst of them. A lot of people here own first model year accords and I don't see them crying. I don't see how that makes it expensive to maintain.
2. This is the only valid point I see here. That is because of the notorious VCM technology. But there's a way to disable the VCM and have a normal V6 engine. In my opinion, Honda V6 are more durable than their 4cyl.
3. Cost is a relative term. A lot of engines are more expensive than that engine. Even a Toyota 2az is more expensive if I'm not mistaken.
4. Big power big fuel. This applies to every single car brand and model out there. Everybody knows v60 takes more fuel. That is no longer news. But that is not the way Nigerians make it look. All he needs do is make sure that the engine is in good condition. Do more research on this.
5. Cost is a relative term.
6. This is actually silly.
7. To me, it doesn't. Some cars are just more expensive than others. It is a normal thing.

Macmilla:

Let us analyze each item individually.

1. Honda has had a lot of first model years and this not by any means the worst of them. A lot of people here own first model year accords and I don't see them crying. I don't see how that makes it expensive to maintain.
2. This is the only valid point I see here. That is because of the notorious VCM technology. But there's a way to disable the VCM and have a normal V6 engine. In my opinion, Honda V6 are more durable than their 4cyl.
3. Cost is a relative term. A lot of engines are more expensive than that engine. Even a Toyota 2az is more expensive if I'm not mistaken.
4. Big power big fuel. This applies to every single car brand and model out there. Everybody knows v60 takes more fuel. That is no longer news. But that is not the way Nigerians make it look. All he needs do is make sure that the engine is in good condition. Do more research on this.
5. Cost is a relative term.
6. This is actually silly.
7. To me, it doesn't. Some cars are just more expensive than others. It is a normal thing.

Perhaps you can discuss your points without being condescending.

Hello guys. There's this annoying little thump I hear around my transmission when I brake fully to the first gear. All my engine mounts are intact.

When I first got this car, I topped up the gear fluid with total mlvl. Gear selects fine, no erratic shifting, but this thump is very annoying. some people might overlook it, but I just cannot.

if I brake slowly, or let the car coast before braking, it is non existent. What is the cause and solution?

Car is an honda accord 2009, European Spec. 2.0L

Ecm pcm relay circuit open Is the only code..

Hello Good evening
Have you seen this code before P2649 on a 2006 honda accord V6 and how did you deal with it please

Macmilla:

Let us analyze each item individually.

1. Honda has had a lot of first model years and this not by any means the worst of them. A lot of people here own first model year accords and I don't see them crying. I don't see how that makes it expensive to maintain.
2. This is the only valid point I see here. That is because of the notorious VCM technology. But there's a way to disable the VCM and have a normal V6 engine. In my opinion, Honda V6 are more durable than their 4cyl.
3. Cost is a relative term. A lot of engines are more expensive than that engine. Even a Toyota 2az is more expensive if I'm not mistaken.
4. Big power big fuel. This applies to every single car brand and model out there. Everybody knows v60 takes more fuel. That is no longer news. But that is not the way Nigerians make it look. All he needs do is make sure that the engine is in good condition. Do more research on this.
5. Cost is a relative term.
6. This is actually silly.
7. To me, it doesn't. Some cars are just more expensive than others. It is a normal thing.

OmobaDe10th:
Hello Good evening
Have you seen this code before P2649 on a 2006 honda accord V6 and how did you deal with it please

No I haven't. But Google says it's mainly an electrical fault. Make sure your oil is in other, though.

Macmilla:

No I haven't. But Google says it's mainly an electrical fault. Make sure your oil is in other, though.

It's your rocker arm control solenoid. The wiring may be damaged. Let your mechanic or rewire check the wiring around this particular part. Check online to see what it looks like for your vehicle and where it's located

Hello everyone,

My Honda Accord 2010 is showing P0135. I replaced the O2 sensor with a brand new O2 sensor, still the code is still showing and my fuel consumption seems worse than before.

Also my RPM is high.

What can I do?

XPaul:
Hello everyone,

My Honda Accord 2010 is showing P0135. I replaced the O2 sensor with a brand new O2 sensor, still the code is still showing and my fuel consumption seems worse than before.

Also my RPM is high.

What can I do?

High RPM can also cause increase in consumption.
Is your Catalyst intact?
Did you test the old o2 sensor with a multimeter?

kelvinmnet:


High RPM can also cause increase in consumption.
Is your Catalyst intact?
Did you test the old o2 sensor with a multimeter?

Catalyst is not intact. I did a cheap catalyst last year and I guess it has gone bad.

Yes, I test the old O2 sensor. The connector was bad.

XPaul:


Catalyst is not intact. I did a cheap catalyst last year and I guess it has gone bad.

Yes, I test the old O2 sensor. The connector was bad.

The error code can also be caused as a result of the catalyst not being Intact. Try fixing the catalyst and clear the error code then try again.

Hello house, please I need help with a nagging issue.

My Honda CRV 2010 has a P0303 error that has refused to disappear for months. I've switched and replaced the plugs, coil and fuel injector (nozzle). Once I clear the error code, the car returns to normal and fires well for a few days after which the code returns, causing the car to jerk and rough acceleration.

Please what could be the issue so I can resolve it once and for all?

cc: kingreign, luvinhubby, jceesquare

oladele239:
I need a new genuine upstream 02 sensor for accord 04 4 plugs .

Please quote me if u have with price thanks

I have brand new ₦15k isn't bad.

alaricsaltzman:
Hello house, please I need help with a nagging issue.

My Honda CRV 2010 has a P0303 error that has refused to disappear for months. I've switched and replaced the plugs, coil and fuel injector (nozzle). Once I clear the error code, the car returns to normal and fires well for a few days after which the code returns, causing the car to jerk and rough acceleration.

Please what could be the issue so I can resolve it once and for all?

cc: kingreign, luvinhubby, jceesquare

We spoke on phone already.
But for the sake of others reading, I'd check the electrical (circuit) side of the ignition, and injection system if the code still stays on cylinder 3 after swapping coils, plugs and injectors.
The tricky side to the remote diagnosis is the car running fine after clearing code and returning back with same issue later on.

good evening house

my recently acquired 2016 honda pilot exl jerks (like its losing power) when transiting from low speed to high speed sometimes.

i have scanned the car and no error codes

what can be the likely cause and how do i resolve it?

Conner44:


Wow! You are one lucky bas*ard

What you have got there is a JDM (Japanese) built 2007 civic with the high powered K20A (2.0) i4 engine. It’s a 2 liter engine but spits the same power as the regular 2.4 liters engines in the eod and dc. They used an automatic transmission on it also for the Australian (NZ) market as well. The one built for the USDM (American) market was the civic SI and always came with the manual gearbox. Have you checked to see if the dashboard was converted from right hand to left hand drive?

That vehicle is awesome and highly sought after by Honda racing enthusiasts (especially if it had come with the manual transmission) but your automatic transmission is better suited for our climes.

If I were you I’d baby it very well, use only the recommended fluids and make sure there’s no engine malfunction lights on its dash. Purchase a lightweight scanner and don’t allow any yeye mechanic work on it anyhow. If you mess up and that engine spoils you will cry blood first before you start mixing different engines and transmission plus brainbox to get it back in shape or sell as scrap. I had that exact same engine in my vehicle before I converted it to the 2.4l type.

Enjoy your ride, it’s a unicorn

its been a while boss. Its been over 1 year I have been using the civic and I'm enjoying the car, its fun too drive, very fast acceleration, it's actually a beast on the road... my major problem is getting the actual part for the car, as the part used in this civic spec is not readily available in Nigeria, the parts are totally different from the regular civic of the same year..

The engin and gear is in good condition as I often paid attention too the dashboard light and repair accordingly

Conner44:


Good you have a scanner. Keep it safe.

If you’re using the regular mobil 2000 (black cover) sold in the Nigerian market you should change it out after every 3000 miles (4,500 kms) or every 6 months if you’ve not driven that far in that timeframe. If it’s the usa mobil1 I’d suggest you use it till 5000 miles (7000 kilometers) or after a year If you’ve not driven as far as the above mileage.

Leave in the power steering and gearbox oil for now until you can go to oyingbo and buy the replacement Honda power steering fluid and the original dw1 transmission fluid. First use the vehicle for some months and observe how it functions before you start changing the transmission or power steering fluid.

But seriously, keep that vehicle very functional. If there are 100 people with that 2007 civic in Nigeria the people who have the exact configuration of yours won’t be up to 5. It’s a very rare car you’ve got right there.

its been a while boss. Its been over 1 year and six month using the civic and I'm enjoying the car, its fun too drive, very fast acceleration, it's actually a beast on the road... my major problem is getting the actual part for the car, as the part used in this civic spec is not readily available in Nigeria, the parts are totally different from the regular civic of the same year..

The engin and gear is in good condition as I often paid attention too the dashboard light and repair accordingly..

It's using electric power steering. I'm using mobil oil 5w-30 the Ash cover about 50k now and change every 4month or 4000km... the car is still in perfect condition

Lekan239:
its been a while boss. Its been over 1 year and six month using the civic and I'm enjoying the car, its fun too drive, very fast acceleration, it's actually a beast on the road... my major problem is getting the actual part for the car, as the part used in this civic spec is not readily available in Nigeria, the parts are totally different from the regular civic of the same year..

The engin and gear is in good condition as I often paid attention too the dashboard light and repair accordingly..

It's using electric power steering. I'm using mobil oil 5w-30 the Ash cover about 50k now and change every 4month or 4000km... the car is still in perfect condition

Awesome news. That civic will serve you for years to come with the words I just read above from you 👌

What spec is your civic? Not American?

Modified

Ahhh 😆 no mind me. How can I ever forget you. You're the one with the civic that is a UNICORN

Guy, no sell that car. And even if time to sell reach abeg buzz me

Conner44:


Awesome news. That civic will serve you for years to come with the words I just read above from you 👌

What spec is your civic? Not American?

Modified

Ahhh 😆 no mind me. How can I ever forget you. You're the one with the civic that is a UNICORN

Guy, no sell that car. And even if time to sell reach abeg buzz me

Thanks boss... not planning too sell anytime soon boss... I have even falling in love with the car ... and I'm maintaining it well thanks too you..

But if I fire speed wella maybe when travelling, the car drinks fuel too very much... but on normal speed/driving the fuel is very economical

Conner44:


Wow! You are one lucky bas*ard

What you have got there is a JDM (Japanese) built 2007 civic with the high powered K20A (2.0) i4 engine. It’s a 2 liter engine but spits the same power as the regular 2.4 liters engines in the eod and dc. They used an automatic transmission on it also for the Australian (NZ) market as well. The one built for the USDM (American) market was the civic SI and always came with the manual gearbox. Have you checked to see if the dashboard was converted from right hand to left hand drive?

That vehicle is awesome and highly sought after by Honda racing enthusiasts (especially if it had come with the manual transmission) but your automatic transmission is better suited for our climes.

If I were you I’d baby it very well, use only the recommended fluids and make sure there’s no engine malfunction lights on its dash. Purchase a lightweight scanner and don’t allow any yeye mechanic work on it anyhow. If you mess up and that engine spoils you will cry blood first before you start mixing different engines and transmission plus brainbox to get it back in shape or sell as scrap. I had that exact same engine in my vehicle before I converted it to the 2.4l type.

Enjoy your ride, it’s a unicorn

It still beats me why Honda will make same car for two regions and then make one so much better than the other, both in aesthetics and function. Why? Why? Why?

freeman500:

I have brand new ₦15k isn't bad.

I need upstream O2 sensor for 2000 honda civic.

Guru's, please check this honda leg, is it about to pull off.
It looks like the damper is bad and the screw about to pull off.

Thanks

Deenlove:
Guru's, please check this honda leg, is it about to pull off.
It looks like the damper is bad and the screw about to pull off.

Thanks

That's the tie rod ends, makes noise if bad

Your concern should be the unmarked ball joint below, depending on when last it was changed, I advice you change it once in a year & look for good Taiwan made ball joint

Macmilla:

It still beats me why Honda will make same car for two regions and then make one so much better than the other, both in aesthetics and function. Why? Why? Why?

The guy has a civic type R

In your dm sir

kingreign:


Dm 07034581213

hello gurus,
What's the best oil for Honda civic 03 Naija used.
The dealer said he didn't know the oil the previous user was using.

also, how can i know the engine type and capacity.

petrusevents:
hello gurus,
What's the best oil for Honda civic 03 Naija used.
The dealer said he didn't know the oil the previous user was using.

also, how can i know the engine type and capacity.

From the car papers given to you, you can call the owner and make your enquiries. That's what I did.