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Re: The HONDA Club by Cryomancer: 6:40pm On Nov 13, 2024
Rumundele:
Good morning expert in the house, i just bought Honda DC and yesterday i remove battery head. The car is asking me for code on the dashboard, i believe Cod means code.
Any support on how i can get the code? please.

Contact the last user if he still has the code. You can also check round your glovebox, you might be lucky to still find yours there.

If any of the above doesn't work out, don't worry yourself, it will just cost you between 2k-3k to get the unlock codes. I once used a person on nairaland for such service but I can't remember his name again. You can just search for such service on NL
Re: The HONDA Club by calculation(m): 9:28am On Nov 14, 2024
Rumundele:
Good morning expert in the house, i just bought Honda DC and yesterday i remove battery head. The car is asking me for code on the dashboard, i believe Cod means code.
Any support on how i can get the code? please.
The question now is, can you pay for the code because I can get it for you.

If you are ready, get the following details from your vehicle
1) VIN number.
2) Radio Code Serial Number.
3) WhatsApp number for exchange of information.
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 1:20pm On Nov 14, 2024
Rumundele:
Good morning expert in the house, i just bought Honda DC and yesterday i remove battery head. The car is asking me for code on the dashboard, i believe Cod means code.
Any support on how i can get the code? please.
Ask the previous owner.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 6:34pm On Nov 14, 2024
agoodman:



Contact luvinghubby for one. I bought the original Honda coolant from him 3 years ago when I bought my 2008 Honda Accord and I've been using it till now. It's a bit pricey but it will last you for years and your car will never overheat.
does that mean water can cause over heating? I installed catalyst and connected my fan to factory settings but my car overheats when in traffic or when I put ac on. Me don connect the fan back to direct but catalyst still intact. I no get 500k plus for eod engine abeg
Re: The HONDA Club by 2cribz: 6:44pm On Nov 14, 2024
U have a leaky hose,maybe the one going into the throttle body is leaking and would only leak when ac is on. Check it at home at nite. Fan connection or not,
Bola4boy:
does that mean water can cause over heating? I installed catalyst and connected my fan to factory settings but my car overheats when in traffic or when I put ac on. Me don connect the fan back to direct but catalyst still intact. I no get 500k plus for eod engine abeg

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Re: The HONDA Club by Cryomancer: 7:07pm On Nov 14, 2024
Bola4boy:
does that mean water can cause over heating? I installed catalyst and connected my fan to factory settings but my car overheats when in traffic or when I put ac on. Me don connect the fan back to direct but catalyst still intact. I no get 500k plus for eod engine abeg

Lol... I think further diagnostics/inspection needs to be carried out on your engine cooling system. The fact that the engine began to overheat already tells you the reason why whoever connected the fan directly did so.

I've been made to understand that when fan connects directly it makes the engine become abnormally cool which in turn have a negative effect on your fuel consumption.

With the way you're driving that car without attending to the underlying cause of the overheating, it's only a matter of time before you buy a new engine. That fan by-pass is just to buy you some time.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 10:45pm On Nov 14, 2024
Cryomancer:


Lol... I think further diagnostics/inspection needs to be carried out on your engine cooling system. The fact that the engine began to overheat already tells you the reason why whoever connected the fan directly did so.

I've been made to understand that when fan connects directly it makes the engine become abnormally cool which in turn have a negative effect on your fuel consumption.

With the way you're driving that car without attending to the underlying cause of the overheating, it's only a matter of time before you buy a new engine. That fan by-pass is just to buy you some time.
see, I have done physical inspections for leakages. Unfortunately, scanner can't detect any aswell. However, before I installed thermostat, I run my fan through factory settings. And no overheating. I did this for almost 2 years. But the moment I installed thermostat it over heat during traffic.

My conclusion is that the radiator can't withstand the pressure, because the fan doesn't spin long enough. But na you talk say it's far better to install thermostat but fan running directly than the other way round. I just choose the lesser evil.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 10:50pm On Nov 14, 2024
Only very few mechanics have the expertise to carry out some important tasks on our vehicles. Until one gets a very competent hand, some operations in a vehicle should be left alone or you incure far more damage by going through quack mechanics.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bestrades2: 8:45am On Nov 15, 2024
Rumundele:
Good morning expert in the house, i just bought Honda DC and yesterday i remove battery head. The car is asking me for code on the dashboard, i believe Cod means code.
Any support on how i can get the code? please.


https://verifyithq.com/radio-unlock-codes/
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 1:47pm On Nov 17, 2024
Bola4boy:
does that mean water can cause over heating? I installed catalyst and connected my fan to factory settings but my car overheats when in traffic or when I put ac on. Me don connect the fan back to direct but catalyst still intact. I no get 500k plus for eod engine abeg
Catalyst or thermostat?
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 1:53pm On Nov 17, 2024
Bola4boy:
does that mean water can cause over heating? I installed catalyst and connected my fan to factory settings but my car overheats when in traffic or when I put ac on. Me don connect the fan back to direct but catalyst still intact. I no get 500k plus for eod engine abeg
Are you sure your fan actually turns on when it is supposed to? I strongly think it is not. If your car doesn't overheat when your fan is permanent, then your fan is not coming.
If your car 2005 and up, make sure you don't have ECT error codes.
If your car is 2003-2004, make sure your fan switch is actually working by simply checking your fan when your car is trying to overheat.
Check these things and get back to me.
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 2:00pm On Nov 17, 2024
Bola4boy:
see, I have done physical inspections for leakages. Unfortunately, scanner can't detect any aswell. However, before I installed thermostat, I run my fan through factory settings. And no overheating. I did this for almost 2 years. But the moment I installed thermostat it over heat during traffic.

My conclusion is that the radiator can't withstand the pressure, because the fan doesn't spin long enough. But na you talk say it's far better to install thermostat but fan running directly than the other way round. I just choose the lesser evil.
Are you sure the thermostat is working appropriately?
You can do a rough test in your kitchen. Put it in a pot of water and boil it. Make sure the thermostat is fully submerged in water. It should open gradually as the water approaches boiling and fully open just before the water starts to boil. If it doesn't open at all or opens just small, then it can cause your overheating.
If you can not confirm your thermostat is working, I suggest you remove it but make sure your fan is only coming on as factory. It is better to drive without a thermostat than to drive with a permanent on fan.
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 11:11am On Nov 18, 2024
Do you need the repair manual for Honda Accord?
Visit this thread.
https://www.nairaland.com/3018161/share-car-service-user-manual#44232248
There's repair manual for 6th gen, 7th Gen and 85h Gen.
One or two other cars can be found there.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 3:27pm On Nov 18, 2024
Macmilla:

Are you sure your fan actually turns on when it is supposed to? I strongly think it is not. If your car doesn't overheat when your fan is permanent, then your fan is not coming.
If your car 2005 and up, make sure you don't have ECT error codes.
If your car is 2003-2004, make sure your fan switch is actually working by simply checking your fan when your car is trying to overheat.
Check these things and get back to me.
I will check the relays or possibly get another one. I discovered Toyota written on one of the relays I'm using. I'll need to get the one for honda gangan. Thanks for your input.
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 5:58pm On Nov 18, 2024
Bola4boy:
I will check the relays or possibly get another one. I discovered Toyota written on one of the relays I'm using. I'll need to get the one for honda gangan. Thanks for your input.
Why are you talking about relays when you have not confirmed your fan is turning on automatically? Leave your Toyota relay alone and do what you are supposed to do first.
...
Return your cooling system to factory
Confirm your fan actually turns on automatically.
If not, then find out why (bad fan switch, bad ECT sensor 2, bad relays)
If the fan comes on, then test your thermostat.
If thermostat doesn't open well, replace it.
If it opens well, then your engine has internal problems, most likely blockage of some coolant passages. In this case, just prepare for a new engine.
Re: The HONDA Club by HenryWilliams(m): 8:12pm On Nov 18, 2024
Bola4boy:
Then someone said it only closes when in the engine. Can that be true

Thermostats have temperature ranges.
Some open at 88c
Others around 102c

Once the temperature drops, it closes by itself...it matters not if it's installed inside the engine or not

It's purely mechanical action
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 11:08pm On Nov 18, 2024
Macmilla:

Why are you talking about relays when you have not confirmed your fan is turning on automatically? Leave your Toyota relay alone and do what you are supposed to do first.
...
Return your cooling system to factory
Confirm your fan actually turns on automatically.
If not, then find out why (bad fan switch, bad ECT sensor 2, bad relays)
If the fan comes on, then test your thermostat.
If thermostat doesn't open well, replace it.
If it opens well, then your engine has internal problems, most likely blockage of some coolant passages. In this case, just prepare for a new engine.
I don't have overheating issues when I haven't installed thermostat. My fan was connected automatically o. But someone advised here that it's better I have thermostat connected even when fans runs automatically. But after I connected thermostat, i experience overheating when I put in ac or when in a traffic.

I
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 11:17pm On Nov 18, 2024
If my thermostat is bad or if its my engine coolant channel, i should still have overheating issues even with direct fan connection.
I noticed one time like that one fan stopped working during one of the period of overheating. I touched the relay and the fan picked as if it's having loose connections.

So, I'll check the relay and it's harnesses. That's my first suspect.
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 6:29am On Nov 19, 2024
Bola4boy:
I don't have overheating issues when I haven't installed thermostat. My fan was connected automatically o. But someone advised here that it's better I have thermostat connected even when fans runs automatically. But after I connected thermostat, i experience overheating when I put in ac or when in a traffic.

I
I leave you with your problem. You are a difficult person to help.

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Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 6:36am On Nov 19, 2024
jceesquare:

No allow mechanic deceive you with the claim say more volume to hold water (aka double cell) be the best.
As long as you're not tracking the car all day, or hauling heavy load, or doing anything that would stress your cooling system and there are no underlying cooling issues with the car, the factory radiator is just fine for your car.
Another silly thing Nigerians do. The "double cell" madness.

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Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 6:37am On Nov 19, 2024
dalitigator:
I have a Honda accord 06 which does not rev pass 3. It jerks each time it gets to 3. Consumes lots of fuel with black smoke from the exhaust. I have taken the car to a technician and he serviced the injectors and changed spark plugs. Still the same issue. What could be the problem?
Get a new mechanic.
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 6:39am On Nov 19, 2024
Bola4boy:
I guess it's your maf sensor( what our kazeems called airflometer) but scan the car to be sure.

I recommend every car user get a Bluetooth scanner it's a life safer and also very cheap
MAF sensor will NOT make a car to jerk and not rev past 3k rpm
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 6:52am On Nov 19, 2024
GentryAkinyemi:
Many thanks Bola4boy.
I got another oxygen sensor and now the code has changed to P1157 (the fault code not in database ). Rewire says oxygen sensor bank 1 is fixed and error code is because engine was changed.
I used another scanner and code was the same P1157 but with description of manufacture control.
Your kazeem is wrong.

Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 9:48am On Nov 19, 2024
Macmilla:

I leave you with your problem. You are a difficult person to help.
Which one is " I'm difficult to help" . I'm only stating my observations about the car. We're all learning and remote diagnosis isn't always straightforward.
Re: The HONDA Club by Loneley: 5:23am On Nov 21, 2024
Hi guys,

The are times the steering wheel of my Accord 2013 gets difficult to turn.

The solution would then be to turn off the ignition and restart.

What's weird is scanning the car doesn't reveal the cause of the issue.

Has anyone else experienced similar?
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 8:45am On Nov 21, 2024
Loneley:
Hi guys,

The are times the steering wheel of my Accord 2013 gets difficult to turn.

The solution would then be to turn off the ignition and restart.

What's weird is scanning the car doesn't reveal the cause of the issue.

Has anyone else experienced similar?
your power steering pump seems to be the issue. It's failing. Change the cup( it has a filter ) if that doesn't work, Change the whole pump
Re: The HONDA Club by dalitigator(m): 11:41am On Nov 21, 2024
Macmilla:

Get a new mechanic.


This was exactly what I did. And I am happy I did.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 10:26pm On Nov 21, 2024
I bought a brand new plug . Do I need to gap it or use it that way?
Re: The HONDA Club by Sheuns(m): 4:19am On Nov 23, 2024
Loneley:
Hi guys,

The are times the steering wheel of my Accord 2013 gets difficult to turn.

The solution would then be to turn off the ignition and restart.

What's weird is scanning the car doesn't reveal the cause of the issue.

Has anyone else experienced similar?

Check the steering fluid level and color. If it’s low, top it up, if it’s brown, bleed the steering pump system.

Bleeding: drain the fluid in the entire system and put in new fluid. You can check YouTube for videos on how to do it. It’s pretty easy.
Re: The HONDA Club by Loneley: 1:51pm On Nov 23, 2024
Thanks.

Since it uses an electrical steering rack, I'll check if it comes with a pump


Bola4boy:
your power steering pump seems to be the issue. It's failing. Change the cup( it has a filter ) if that doesn't work, Change the whole pump
Re: The HONDA Club by Loneley: 1:54pm On Nov 23, 2024
Thanks bro.

It uses an electrical steering system, so to the best of my knowledge, it doesn't use steering fluid.

It's darn frustrating, especially since the issue doesn't happen all the time, hence it's been tough to diagnose the cause


Sheuns:


Check the steering fluid level and color. If it’s low, top it up, if it’s brown, bleed the steering pump system.

Bleeding: drain the fluid in the entire system and put in new fluid. You can check YouTube for videos on how to do it. It’s pretty easy.

Re: The HONDA Club by Sheuns(m): 7:47am On Nov 24, 2024
Loneley:
Thanks bro.

It uses an electrical steering system, so to the best of my knowledge, it doesn't use steering fluid.

It's darn frustrating, especially since the issue doesn't happen all the time, hence it's been tough to diagnose the cause



You need to see an electric steering expert. I know one at Oyingbo market in Lagos. If you don’t mind.

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