I got this car via auction with steering wheel airbag deployment.

I have successfully restored SRS to factory state, and the airbag/SRS light is now off.

More updates...

I did body work & paint work externally.

@Kingreign's panel beater did the beating. 'Make I permanent am?' Only kingreign will understand this
In all he did well. Thanks King for staying through the panel work!!!

I did painting (just the fender) at one other paint shop.

I undertook all the SRS diagnosis and repairs and documented them in a playlist on YouTube. It's presently 4 videos. You can watch here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2pms4eLDw4WQlBoSgJ6oaJRT-DOR1F-i

1. Approach to restoring SRS after an accident

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y5Q42IZnoI

2. Replacement of airbag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50vr8qjvvN4

3. Crash sensor replacement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki2HCy-HYB8

4. SRS module reset

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mXdyT8OXTU

Following

I really learnt a lot through this. From importation to experience with knock-off airbag mascurading as genuine OEM. More on this later.

Keep it up. You just got a fan and a subscriber. I hope to learn a lot from you on the future

Piyke:
I got this car via auction with steering wheel airbag deployment.

I have successfully restored SRS to factory state, and the airbag/SRS light is now off.

More updates...

YouTube channel way faster than your NL threads. Well done.

What happened to the Elder Accord?

Piyke:
I got this car via auction with steering wheel airbag deployment.

I have successfully restored SRS to factory state, and the airbag/SRS light is now off.

More updates...

Baba, thanks alot for giving me the opportunity to serve humbly under your supervision. I really learnt a lot from you.

Piyke I really enjoyed watching your 3 YouTube videos. It was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

nosiebaba:
Keep it up. You just got a fan and a subscriber. I hope to learn a lot from you on the future

Thanks!

aieromon:


YouTube channel way faster than your NL threads. Well done.

What happened to the Elder Accord?

Yea. Thanks. Most of the audience on YouTube are in the US. Doing this here because there are certain elements that are beneficial to Naija car owners, which an oyibo man will not understand . You know our country is legendary. Reminds me of the airbag experience . Will update later.

Elder brother is still there o. 3 people want to buy, but for now, it's a project vehicle. There are a few repairs I want to do and feature on YouTube.

kingreign:


Baba, thanks alot for giving me the opportunity to serve humbly under your supervision. I really learnt a lot from you.

Baba you don come now . Learn a lot from you too!

Kirkman:
Piyke I really enjoyed watching your 3 YouTube videos. It was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!

Engr Piyke in da building


welcome sir

you have finally accepted d mechanic call

glad to see this

Resuming...

Got this from IAAI. Preferred the site although it has fewer car options (compared to Copart). Auction fees are cheaper, plus virtually all cars have the 360 degree views for both interior & exterior.

Thanks again Kingreign. I remember I sent you a few lots I considered to act as a 2nd eye. Thanks to Gazzuzz too. I know I disturbed you with some lots! Tuale.

Carguide handled the VIN search plus several others that I didn't buy. Eventually, I settled for the run and drive car with 69k original miles .

Piyke:
I really learnt a lot through this. From importation to experience with knock-off airbag mascurading as genuine OEM. More on this later.

Let me address this quickly....

After searching thoroughly in Abuja for a used OEM steering Airbag, none was found. The 2013 - 2014 use a different part number from 2015 - 2017 Accords. Apo, Gudu & Zuba did not like this news . Oga 2013 - 2017 na the same thing!
E remain small make dem abuse me, but I persisted.
Now, there are a couple evil practices airbag sellers engage in:
1. Deployed airbag modules are covered with aftermarket covers and sold
2. None-OEM new airbag modules are installed in Honda aftermarket cover/housing
Given how sensitive the SRS is, only OEM should do!

Now observe the font and attention to detail in the lettering of the deployed OEM airbag (Image 1)

Aftermarket (image 2) . Spelling looks more like 'AIRB AG'.

Also these aftermarket covers have no Honda inscription on their reverse sides...

I only discovered these differences after I was sent a supposed OEM from Lagos. Only for it to be the same thing.

In fact, the airbag used for the replacement video above was the knockoff . Didn't know at the time. Had to return the evil stuff.

Again, Kingreign gave me a different Lagos contact who supplied the genuine stuff; just what Honda prescribed.

BamBamK:
Engr Piyke in da building


welcome sir

you have finally accepted d mechanic call

glad to see this

Have not fully accepted o . This is a hobby, really.

Piyke:


Have not fully accepted o . This is a hobby, really.

This was how some of us started o. Then we proceeded to the denial stage (which is where you are currently, by the way).

kingreign:


This was how some of us started o. Then we proceeded to the denial stage (which is where you are currently, by the way).

.

Let me backtrack, a bit...

I was in the market for well over a year. Covid only made things difficult. But the real difficulty was, finding what I wanted in a new car. It had to be Honda, Accord, with the following;

1. EX orEXL.
2. 4cyl.
3. 2016 - 2017 (I could do 2015, but upgrade to aftermarket entertainment system in pursuit of Android Auto, plus a face-lift to 2016 exterior, were MUSTs).
4. Super clean.
5. Ideally, less than 100k miles
6. NO Custom duty short payment.

Will pick up on salient highlights in subsequent posts...

Modified...forgot the mileage criteria

I’m part of the ‘Honda Accord for life’ gang

I’ve subscribed to your vlog and blog. You’re my diy hero. Well done oga piyke

accept am biko make u dey save us from boda Kazeem and his ilk

Piyke:


Have not fully accepted o . This is a hobby, really.

kingreign:


This was how some of us started o. Then we proceeded to the denial stage (which is where you are currently, by the way).

no be lie

Engr Gazzuzz, thanks for the episcopal blessings upon this one too

Kindly drag Piyke into the Fold also

God bless you as you comply

Piyke:


Yea. Thanks. Most of the audience on YouTube are in the US. Doing this here because there are certain elements that are beneficial to Naija car owners, which an oyibo man will not understand . You know our country is legendary. Reminds me of the airbag experience . Will update later.

Elder brother is still there o. 3 people want to buy, but for now, it's a project vehicle. There are a few repairs I want to do and feature on YouTube.

i saw what you did up there ooo

Conner44:
I’m part of the ‘Honda Accord for life’ gang

I’ve subscribed to your vlog and blog. You’re my diy hero. Well done oga piyke

Thanks!

BamBamK:


accept am biko make u dey save us from boda Kazeem and his ilk

I can neither confirm nor deny

BamBamK:



i saw what you did up there ooo

So many things oyibo cannot relate to in this country o Firing sensor, raising sensor etc. Visit this thread if you haven't already. You will see things
https://www.nairaland.com/2938231/inside-kazeems-dictionary-nicknames-car

Piyke:


So many things oyibo cannot relate to in this country o Firing sensor, raising sensor etc. Visit this thread if you haven't already. You will see things
https://www.nairaland.com/2938231/inside-kazeems-dictionary-nicknames-car

heheehheeheheheheheheheheheheheheeh

Piyke:
Let me backtrack, a bit...

I was in the market for well over a year. Covid only made things difficult. But, the real difficulty was, finding what I wanted in a new car. It had to be Honda, Accord, with the following;

1. EX orEXL.
2. 4cyl.
3. 2016 - 2017 (I could do 2015, but, upgrade to aftermarket entertainment system in pursuit of Android Auto, plus a face-lift to 2016 exterior, were MUSTs).
4. Super clean.
5. Ideally, less than 100k miles
6. NO Custom duty short payment.

Will pick up on salient highlights in subsequent posts...

Modified...forgot the mileage criteria

I started my search locally without importation on the table. I combed car stands in Abj. Wuse, Garki, Gwarinpa, Kubwa axis.. I saw things

Piyke:


I started my search locally without importation on the table. I combed car stands in Abj. Wuse, Garki, Gwarinpa, Kubwa axis.. I saw things

If you kwantinu this way, you will see thingses o!

Oga piyke please i need your help on this. I want to change all the bushings on my suspension at a go because the noises and clangs I hear have gotten out of hand. I need to know how many bushings are installed totally per wheel well front and back for a 2003 Honda Accord 4Cyl thank you