Engine & fuel system
6 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
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 1.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- Accord, 2003-07: VIN →JHMCM1***3C-C7******. VIN →JHMCM2***3C-C7******.
- Fault codes
P0135P1172- Remedy
- Software update
- Parts
- 3 parts
Symptoms
Possible trouble codes stored: P2A00, P0135, P1172.
Cause
Faulty heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
Repair
- Renew heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
- Re-program ECM with upgraded software.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) - Accord | 36531-RBB-003 | 1 |
| Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) - S2000 | 06180-PZX-305 | 1 |
| Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) - Civic/CR-V | Refer to manufacturer | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Poor starting
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Engine misfire. Engine rattles.
Cause
Poor manufacture of camshaft(s) resulting in excessive wear.
Repair
- Check camshaft lobes for wear. Replace camshaft(s) as necessary.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet camshaft | 14110-PNE-010 | 1 |
| Exhaust camshaft | 14120-PNA-020 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Trouble code stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: P0685
Cause
Engine control (EC) relay failure.
Repair
- Replace engine control (EC) relay located in fascia fuse box/relay plate.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P2647
Cause
Variable valve lift oil pressure valve stuck or sticking.
Repair
- Fit new variable valve lift oil pressure valve.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.
Failure to start
Symptoms
Trouble code stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: P0339.
Cause
Faulty crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
Repair
- Replace crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 15.
Electrical & ignition
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Water ingress into front fog lamps
Water ingress through front fog lamp wiring harness. Fix: clean and lubricate.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Symptoms
Condensation in front fog lamps.
Repair steps
- Remove front fog lamps.
- Dry out and clean front fog lamps.
- Refit front fog lamps.
- Re-route and secure front fog lamp wiring harness.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Alarm system siren sounds continuously when vehicle unlocked with key remote control
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →2007.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Poor signal to alarm system siren from multifunction control module due to low battery voltage.
Repair
- Charge or replace battery. Ensure battery to manufacturer's specifications.
- Initialise multifunction control module and alarm system siren: Lock vehicle with remote control. Wait approximately 15 seconds. Indicators flash rapidly. Unlock vehicle with remote control.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 16.
Brakes
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Front brake judder
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2005-08.
Cause
Excessive front brake disc runout.
Repair
- Check front brake disc runout is less than 0.04 mm. Reface or replace front brake discs as necessary.
- Check front brake disc thickness variation is less than 0.015 mm. Reface or replace front brake discs as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Noise from rear wheel bearings
Cause
Water ingress into rear wheel bearing through ABS wheel speed sensor.
Repair
- Fit rear wheel bearing kit and rear ABS wheel speed sensor kit as necessary.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear wheel bearing kit | Refer to manufacturer | As required |
| ABS wheel speed sensor kit - LH rear wheel | 06575-SEA-305 | 1 |
| ABS wheel speed sensor kit - RH rear wheel | 06570-SEA-305 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
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 6.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Oil leak from transmission
Unsatisfactory design of RH driveshaft oil seal. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with automatic transmission (AT), 2005-06: VIN →JHMCL7***6C200033. VIN →JHMCL9***6C200024. VIN →JHMCM1***6C200008. VIN →JHMCM2***6C200008.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Symptoms
Harsh and delayed transmission engagement when moving off.
Repair steps
- Fit modified RH driveshaft oil seal. Use special tools.
- Tools required: Driveshaft oil seal installation tool - 07749-0010000. Installation drift - 07JAD-PH80101.
- Fit new circlip to intermediate driveshaft and driveshaft.
- Apply a light coating of grease to driveshaft splines.
- Refill transmission.
- Check front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Driveshaft oil seal | 91206-RTC-003 | 1 |
| Circlip | 44319-SOA-300 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Air conditioning & heating
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Headlamp dipped beam flickers intermittently with AC on
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →2006.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 1 part
Cause
Alternator output inefficient when high electrical load applied (AC condenser blower motors).
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified alternator.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Alternator | 31100-RAA-A05 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Body & trim
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Creaking noise when opening/closing doors
Cause
Door check strap contaminated with dirt.
Repair
- Fit modified door check strap.
Parts4 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Door check strap (LH front door) | 72380-SEA-E02 | 1 |
| Door check strap (RH front door) | 72340-SEA-E02 | 1 |
| Door check strap (LH rear door) | 72880-SEA-E02 | 1 |
| Door check strap (RH rear door) | 72840-SEA-E02 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Squeaking/creaking noise from doors when driving
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of door weather seals.
Repair
- Fit modified door weather seals as necessary.
Parts6 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Weather seal - LH front door | 72365-SEA-033 | 1 |
| Weather seal - RH front door | 72325-SEA-033 | 1 |
| Weather seal - LH rear door (saloon) | 72865-SEA-033 | 1 |
| Weather seal - RH rear door (saloon) | 72825-SEA-033 | 1 |
| Weather seal - LH rear door (estate) | 72865-SED-033 | 1 |
| Weather seal - RH rear door (estate) | 72825-SED-033 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.
Wipers & visibility
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Pop-up headlamp washers not retracting
Cause
Dirt ingress to pop-up headlamp washers.
Repair
- Fit modified pop-up headlamp washers.
Parts6 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamp washer (LH) - Accord | 76885-SEA-S03 | 1 |
| Headlamp washer (RH) - Accord | 76880-SEA-S03 | 1 |
| Headlamp washer (LH) - Civic | 76885-SNB-S02 | 1 |
| Headlamp washer (RH) - Civic | 76880-SNB-S02 | 1 |
| Headlamp washer (LH) - Legend | 76885-SJA-S02 | 1 |
| Headlamp washer (RH) - Legend | 76880-SJA-S02 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
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
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- CKP
- Crankshaft position sensor — tells the engine control module where the crankshaft is in its rotation
- RH
- Right-hand — the right side of the vehicle as you sit in it
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Crankshaft Position
- Where the crankshaft is in its rotation — used for ignition and injection timing
- Disc Runout
- How much a brake disc wobbles; too much causes vibration or squeal
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
- Fascia
- The dashboard and the surrounding interior panel
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Multifunction Control Module
- The control module that runs shared electrical functions (lights, wipers, locking, and so on)
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Relay
- An electrically operated switch
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Wheel Speed Sensor
- A sensor at each wheel used by ABS and stability control
- Wiring Harness
- The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
- Alternator
- The unit that charges the battery while the engine is running
- Initialise
- A workshop procedure that teaches a new module or system its starting values
- Misfire
- One or more cylinders not firing correctly — the engine runs roughly or loses power
- Oil Seal
- A rubber seal that keeps oil in and dirt out, typically around a rotating shaft
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Accord 2.0?
This guide contains 16 workshop bulletins for the Honda Accord 2.0. Of these, six concern the engine and fuel system and two the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Accord 2.0 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 2.0 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.