Honda parts are available for 1970 and newer honda models. Jumping out of a welldesigned car, the packaging of the accord euro can only be said to be poor. Not only does it have the honour of being the most fuel efficient honda in australia. Mar 09, 2011 this video is is owned or licensed by zig zag asia america inc. Download your free pdf file of the 2008 honda accord sedan on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Automobiles in the 21st century have replaced the more conventional throttle cable technology for an ecm electronic control module that translates. Suspecting this may have to do with my ignition timing, i monitored the ignition. Be sure to subscribe for more tool and car repair videos. Honda accord japan and europe eighth generation wikipedia. The honda accord euro autotilting passenger door mirror it is possible via a doormounted switch to set the passengerside door mirror to automatically tilt down when reverse is engaged to allow the area in the vicinity of the rear tyre to be observed on that side. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. It is also sold as the accord euro in the australia and new zealand markets, and as the acura tsx in north america.
Honda accord euro technical product book 58 pages brand. Includes model range, engines, transmissions, safety equipment, crash testing, features and updates. The eighth generation honda accord for japanese and european markets is a midsize car. Honda accord euro manuals manuals and user guides for honda accord euro.
Used honda accord cars for sale, new zealand wide turners. Honda accord engine problem being fixed car news carsguide. The engine is pinging 2003 honda accord the engine has a pinging, at time it sounds like tiny bells ringing. In its march 2008 issue, car and driver placed the 2008 honda accord ex first in a comparison test of. Id rep you some more, but the forum software tells me i need to rep other people before i can rep you again.
When i maintain an even speed and then step on the gas, my car occasionally pings for a split second. Currently, in its second outing as the accord euro and. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the passenger and a slight risk of serious lower leg injury for the driver and passenger. Instead of taking the scalpel to the new 2008 model accord euro, honda exercised great restraint with the new design. The problem is, that it stutters often when accelerating and twice, the engine has stalled out and had to be restarted.
The first honda accord, released in 1976, had a 93. Honda accord euro 2003 2007 since release in mid 2003, and against tough adversaries, the euro has always finished within the top three spots in its class in the australias best car awards, grabbing gold as a winner in 2005. Where is the computer located on a 2008 honda accord 4 cilynder. Once the engine is warmed up at time 12 hours, it appears to diminish. It is also available in us, canada, and mexico as the secondgeneration acura tsx. The japanesebuilt accord is also sold in australia and new zealand as the accord euro. Honda accord euro cars for sale in perth, western australia. Blog post pinging and knocking during preignition could involve a. Many are experiencing the pinging problem, even when using premium unleaded premium unleaded is required on these engines. The 2008 model is instantly recognisable as an accord, but this time the design has a touch of menace and it works well.
Accord rules, i agree that pinging should not happen and i hope my cause is just bad gasoline. Anyone used an obd2 adapter on their accord euro hi guys, today my odb2 adapter came in from ebay and was playing around with the program torque for android but it seems to not be able to read the fault codes, since as soon as i select fault codes it gives. The tested model of honda accord euro was introduced in australia during 2008. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of honda.
Hondas allnew accord euro has sharp looks and a classy interior that go with the euro part of it moniker but a price tag thats more closely allied to the bargain end of the market. Compare prices of all honda accord euro s sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. Honda accord north america eighth generation wikipedia. Vehicle, 2008 honda accord euro luxury silver 6 speed manual sedan. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page. Wreaking whole car, feel free to ask for more parts. Currently running on premium 95 octane going to change to 98 octane on next tank dealers here dont have an answer. Could be a factory replacement or for a k swap or even for the flange for a turbo manifold. Aug 06, 2008 where is the computer located on a 2008 honda accord 4 cilynder.
To check if your vehicle is affected by an airbag recall, please click here to access our tool. Has anyone ever posted their honda engine rattling issues on the. Honda accord questions hi, i am getting ting tong sound when i. Honda accord euro r in pakistan, accord honda accord euro r. The new accord hybrid is powered by hondas 2 motor intelligent multi mode drive immd engine. Only had it 3 weeks, now has kms on it pinging like mad. Its very much aimed at the european driver who loves to get the best from their car, both in terms of sheer driving enjoyment and economy of fuel consumption. This video is is owned or licensed by zig zag asia america inc.
Where is the computer located on a 2008 honda accord 4. Engine has not been abused although i do put my foot. The updated honda accord for the japanese and european markets went on sale in mid 2008. Honda accord owners have reported 30 problems related to engine noise under the engine and engine cooling category. The honda accord euro convenient storage as well as the two centre console side pockets, storage space in the accord euro includes, a large glovebox, a lidded storage area to side of the steering wheel, large front door pockets able to hold bottles and maps, bottle holders in the rear door panels, and a large centre console box. About 2 weeks ago she developed a scary sounding tick, related to engine speed and much more prominent under acceleration, though its. Culprit found acurazine acura enthusiast community. All the engines in the new accord are equipped with the.
An engine problem that has hit the honda accord euro in australia should be fixed by the end of june. Answered by a verified mechanic for honda we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. We have been working closely with the technical division of honda corporation in japan and following extensive investigations we can confirm. During the 90s the accord saw its fourth and fifth generations, and we all got a little complacent with its reliable goodness. Honda accord euro 200308 classy looks, driving nous and topnotch safety add up to a soughtafter secondhand buy. Jun 23, 2008 hondas allnew accord euro has sharp looks and a classy interior that go with the euro part of it moniker but a price tag thats more closely allied to the bargain end of the market. Compare prices of all honda accord euros sold on carsguide over the last 6 months.
The honda accord euro was introduced in australia during 2003. It went on sale in mid2008 for the 2009 model year. How to tell if you have a bad knock sensor repairpal. The north american eighth generation honda accord is a midsize car introduced for the 2008. The most recently reported issues are listed below. We have 2 honda accord euro manuals available for free pdf download. Stepping out of the brilliantly packaged honda jazz as we did and you can only conclude that honda has completely separate design teams that dont bother showing each other whats being achieved. Oil pennzoil 5w30 and filter fram 3593a have been changed by me every 11. From spark plug changes to major service, your 2008 honda accord will perform at its best when you maintain and repair it with our replacement ignition parts. Hi there, pinging is a result of preignition which means the fuelair mixture in the cylinder spontaneously explodes, slightly before the spark. I know the tsx and accord euro have different ratios so i have lost cruise for the moment. The japanesebuilt accord is sold in the australian and new zealand markets as the accord euro.
Dec 20, 2008 the honda accord has been in nz for over 30 years now, and in the 70s it gained a following for its handling, comfort and fresh design. Hondas accord euro lives up even more to its name in its new format than previously. The engine has a pinging, at time it sounds like tiny bells ringing. I assume you bleed brakes and change the transmission fluid as part of your ongoing maintenance program. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. Now, the engine otherwise performs flawlessly with no loss of. To save paper and time, you can download the latest manuals now. And it can be heard at crawling low speed but also once i accelerate. It is available as both a sedan and a station wagon. Specs for 2008 honda accord 4door with complete specs about engine, performance. Owners manual 2008 honda accord sedan honda owners site. All other engine maintenance by the book or sooner. Discover if your honda vehicle is affected by the takata airbag inflator recall.
Here is a list of some of the most common sounds your honda might make as youre driving, and suggestions of what might be causing them. The updated honda accord for the japanese and european markets went on sale in mid2008. This latest accord, the 7th generation, has a wheelbase nearly 17 inches longer, and 200 more horsepower. Honda accord euro 2003 2007 since release in mid 2003, and against tough adversaries, the euro has always finished within the top three spots in its class in the australias best car awards, grabbing gold as a. Used honda accord for sale auto trader new zealand. A deep knocking is probably one of the most concerning sounds you can hear coming from your engine. The exact vehicle in this video is a 2006 honda civic ex sedan with r18a1 engine. I have a honda accord lxi which knocks and pings when it is under load unless i use super premium gas whats actually going on when it does. Honda accord euro technical product book pdf download. Advice regarding honda accord euro r and integra keeping in mind the current situation regarding the launch of the new honda civic i have decided to go for a honda accord euro r or integra both within 2003 2008.
Honda accord euro r price, specs, features and comparisons. Regular 57k oil and filter changes with castrol gtx 5w20. After engine is warmed up, under light acceleration from about 10 to 30 mph, the engine pings lightly. What you need to know about ford ecoboost engines by dustin golley duration. Honda unveiled today the european version of the allnew 2009 accord that will make its world debut at the geneva motor show next month. Honda accord euro jul 2003 jun 2008 crash test results. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. Choose the 2008 honda accord 4door version by engine or power and explore the specs and photo galleries. Rarely does a car hit a target as hard and as sweetly as the original honda accord euro of 2003. Honda accord euro 2008 cl my07 sedan 4dr man 6sp 2.