Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor starting
Symptoms
Excessive fuel consumption. Poor engine running.
Cause
Poor connection between battery earth lead and chassis earth point due to corrosion.
Repair
- Inspect earth lead for corrosion, replace if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
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 3.
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.
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
- Earth
- An electrical ground connection back to the battery or body
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Accord 2.0 TDI?
This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Honda Accord 2.0 TDI. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system and one the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Accord 2.0 TDI 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 TDI faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.