Honda Accord: Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.
- Compact Spare Tire
- Changing a Flat Tire
- If the EngineWon’t Start
- Jump Starting
- If the Engine Overheats
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Indicator
- Fuses
- Fuse Locations
- Emergency Towing
Interior Care
Leather
EX-L and all V6 models
Vacuum dirt and dust from the
leather frequently. Pay close
attention to the pleats and seams.
Clean the leather with a soft cloth
dampened with a 90% water and ...
Compact Spare Tire
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the air pressure of the
com ...
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Door Key Cylinder Switch Test
1. Remove the driver's door panel (see page 20-17).
2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the door lock
actuator (key cylinder switch) (B).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
...
Clutch Wave-plate Phase Difference
Inspection
1. Place the clutch wave-plate (A) on a surface plate, and
set a dial indicator (B) on the wave-plate.
2. Find the bottom (C) of a phase difference of the
wave-plate, zero the dial indicator an ...
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
The keys contain precision electronics.
A ...