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Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair

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Re: ABS Light Coming on, Wheels locking up [kiawah] by mfish99
Jan 06, 2009 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Jan 06, 2009 7:55 am)

The light comes on before I apply the brakes. I'm not even 100% sure if it it the actual wheels that are locking, but when I apply the accelerator, the engine will rev, bu the car won't move, it'll just spin.. Thanks for replying
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03 Accord EX V6 Sedan Tensioner Pulley by avalanche2x
Jan 06, 2009 (4:39 pm)
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I have an squeal/grinding noise that appears to be coming from the pulley. Does anyone happen to know if it is possible to replace the belt tensioner pulley without having to R&R the tensioner assembly? Thank you.
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Re: ABS Light Coming on, Wheels locking up [mfish99] by chucko3
Jan 06, 2009 (8:48 pm)
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Replying to: mfish99 (Jan 06, 2009 8:02 am)

Happened a couple times with my 03EXV6 for a few seconds.
The car was stopped at a Stop sign. Applied the gas pedal gently, but no movement for a few seconds. I could feel the wheels spinning.
The V6 has the TCS, and the TCS light didn't come on during
that time.
I noticed when that happened, the front wheel wells were filled
with slushy snow on a slushy snow road.
 
If the wheels are spinning, the brakes are not locked up.
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Air Filter Change by tallman1
Jan 06, 2009 (11:26 pm)
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I read several posts about how hard it was to change the air filter on the Gen 7 Accord so I was a bit leery about it. However, it didn't take that long nor was it that hard.
 
I read about removing intake hoses, etc., but all I did was loosen the four screws holding down the air cleaner housing cover. I did have to pull on it toward the engine to get it up and out from under the frame but it wasn't that tough.
 
This was on the I-4, the V6 might be harder.
 
I also changed the cabin filter... that puppy sure gets dirty.
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Re: Air Filter Change [tallman1] by accord6mt
Jan 07, 2009 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 11:26 pm)

I didn't encounter any big problems changing the engine air filter on my V6. The only two things I'd recommend would be:
 
1) Use a wrench instead of a screwdriver. The screw is made for either tool. I found that the screws needed a decent amount of force when cracking them loose for the first filter change. I tried using a screwdriver the first time and ended up almost stripping the tops of the screwdriver indentation off. A socket wrench made the job a lot easier.
 
2) Use an extension from the wrench that will reach one or two screws that are deeper down in the bay. This is at least the case for V6 models... not sure about I4s.
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Re: Air Filter Change [tallman1] by f0rl0rn
Jan 07, 2009 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 11:26 pm)

Glad to hear you didn't have any problems. I have gotten into the Air Filter 3 times and each it was a pain. Maybe your arms are a little bigger than mine. It seems to take a good amount of force to push it towards the engine to remove it. It seems easier for me to remove the intake hoses.
 
But next time I am in there I will try and see if there is an angle I am not seeing.
 
Not to plug a product but if anyone has not ever used K&N, (or similar cleanable filter), they are worth it. Well, they are worth it if you plan on keeping the car until it dies. Just a little food for thought.
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Re: Air Filter Change [accord6mt] by tallman1
Jan 07, 2009 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: accord6mt (Jan 07, 2009 7:57 am)

Use a wrench instead of a screwdriver.
 
I agree. I saw the potential for disaster so I used a socket right away. They are on very tight so it takes some muscle to loosen them. It is good that they don't come out of the housing though. I hate trying to retrieve dropped screws/bolts.
 
The I4 has screws that are deep as well so I agree that you need an extension.
 
And yes, it is a tight fit but if you really force it, you can get the housing out of the way.
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Re: Air Filter Change [tallman1] by elroy5
Jan 07, 2009 (3:54 pm)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 07, 2009 9:01 am)

Be careful with the air flow tube, when checking the air filter. I've checked the filter enough times, that the tube split next to the clamp on the throttle body.
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Air Filter Change in 2004 Accord I4 by srizvi1
Jan 07, 2009 (8:17 pm)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 11:26 pm)

Thanks for starting this mini thread Tallman1. As I posted a few posts prior to your post, I'm planning on dealing with both the engine air filter and the cabin air filter myself. Did you grab your filters from handa-accessories.com by any chance? I had given a breakdown of what I was planning to order here:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.efdf924/4330
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Re: Air Filter Change in 2004 Accord I4 [srizvi1] by blufz1
Jan 08, 2009 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: srizvi1 (Jan 07, 2009 8:17 pm)

I always have the new oem replacement AF at hand. I check about every 15k and,if needed,I just stick the new AF in. Minimizes the times I have to "open it up".

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