Engine & fuel system
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor cruise control function
Symptoms
Engine surging. Poor cruise control switch operation.
Cause
Cruise control actuator cable damaged, due to cable becoming free from retaining bracket and touching exhaust manifold.
Repair
- Fit new cable.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Poor engine performance
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble codes stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: 22-4.
Cause
Engine oil level incorrect.
Oil supply pressure to variable valve timing (VVT) system too low.
Repair
- Top up engine oil to correct level.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Headlamp dipped beam goes out of adjustment with continuous use
Symptoms
Headlamp bulbs may become loose.
Cause
Bulb holder warped by heat.
Repair
- Fit modified bulb holders.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Bulb holder | 38666 SN7 G00 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Brakes
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Brake fluid leak from ABS pump
Cause
Inlet pipe union on ABS pump cracked.
Repair
- Fit new pipe union and seal.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Repair kit | 57016 SL5 A50 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Suspension & drivetrain
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Intermittent 'bonging' noise from front suspension
Small stones trapped between the spring coils at the bottom end are crushed Fig.102091 . Fix: clean and lubricate.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Repair steps
- Lift vehicle.
- Clean spring coils removing any foreign objects.
- Fit silencer tubing to both front suspension spring coils at the bottom ends.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Silencer tubing | 52442 SH3 000 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Knocking noise from front wheel when pulling away
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 1982-05.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Cause
Contact between driveshaft and front wheel bearing.
Repair
- Clean driveshaft and wheel bearing contact surfaces.
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of driveshaft and wheel bearing.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Noise from clutch release bearing, more noticeable on cold start
Cause
Insufficient slave cylinder spring load.
Repair
- Fit modified slave cylinder.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Slave cylinder | 46930 SN7 000 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- MIL
- Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- ABS
- Anti-lock braking system — stops the wheels locking under hard braking
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Actuator
- A motor or solenoid that moves a mechanical part on command
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Accord 1.8?
This guide contains seven workshop bulletins for the Honda Accord 1.8. Of these, two concern the engine and fuel system and two the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Accord 1.8 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda Accord 1.8 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.