Engine & fuel system
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Fuel filler flap will not open or fully close
Cause
Fuel filler flap spring plunger seized due to internal damage/corrosion.
Repair
- Fit modified fuel filler flap spring plunger.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel filler flap spring plunger | 74486-TFO-013 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.2 Diesel engine, →2010.
- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Engine runs in limp home mode. Trouble code stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: P00AF.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program ECM with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Engine pinking when accelerating during medium to heavy engine loads
Overview
- Affects
- All models with K24Z3 engine code: VIN →JHMCU2***AC202629. VIN →JHMCW2***AC200101.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Knock sensor (KS) faulty.
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit new knock sensor (KS). Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Knock sensor (KS) | 30530-RL5-A01 | 1 |
| Gasket | 17115-R40-A01 | 4 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Noise/vibration from transmission when clutch pedal is slightly depressed
Cause
Hydraulic clutch pipe transmits noise into vehicle.
Repair
- Fit vibration damper to clutch hydraulic pipe.
Parts11 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic clutch pipe | 46960-TLO-E05 | 1 |
| Clip | 46394-S04-003 | 1 |
| Foam pad | 46472-568-000 | 1 |
| Hydraulic clutch hose | 46961-TLO-E11 | 1 |
| Bolt | 46963-SD4-020 | 1 |
| Vibration damper | 46985-TL0-E01 | 1 |
| Bracket | 46995-TL0-E01 | 1 |
| Bolt | 90649-SB0-671 | 1 |
| Bolt | 95701-06012-08 | 2 |
| Hydraulic pipe mounting clip | 46997-S04-A01 | 2 |
| Hydraulic hose mounting clip | 46391-STK-A01 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- 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
- KS
- Knock sensor — listens for engine knock so the engine control module can retard the timing
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Limp Home
- A protective mode that limits power so the vehicle can be driven to a workshop
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Accord 2.4 Type S?
This guide contains four workshop bulletins for the Honda Accord 2.4 Type S. Of these, three concern the engine and fuel system and one the clutch and gearbox. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Accord 2.4 Type S 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 2.4 Type S faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.