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Honda Accord Euro Problems

Are you having problems with your Honda Accord Euro? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Honda Accord Euro issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Honda Accord Euro in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Electrical fault with my 2006 Honda Accord Euro

Your electrician has done the right things so far, Ken, starting with making sure that the battery is charged and being charged by the alternator and that the car is earthed (grounded) properly. Those are traditionally major causes of this type of problem, but unfortunately there are many more possibilities in a modern car with its electronics. My first thought is that the functions you’re having trouble with are all controlled by the car’s body computer. So I think that’s where your electrician should start looking next. These computers can develop software and hardware faults that allow for these random and intermittent problems. So maybe borrowing a body computer from the same make and model and seeing if that fixes your problems (and at least ruling out the computer) is a cost-effective way forward.

I’d also be having a chat to the workshop that replaced the steering rack to see if there’s any way that a connection or sensor related to the on-board computer could have been bumped or damaged during the rack-replacement process. It would certainly be a coincidence (and it’s possible that this is exactly what this is) if these problems started straight after the repairs, no?

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Best replacement for a Calais

With local production shutting down the big-car choices are getting fewer and fewer, but right now you can still buy a Calais if that's what you like. You can also buy an equivalent Falcon or Toyota Aurion. There are more expensive cars, from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi etc. that would suit, but they come with a much higher price tag than a Calais. Others you could try are a Skoda Superb, a Honda Accord V6 Luxury if you're prepared to give up a little in size, and there's also the Chrysler 300C.

Used Honda Accord and Accord Euro review: 2003-2015

Two substantially different Honda Accords were sold in Australia from 2003 onwards; one mid-sized, the other large and almost in the same size class as our home grown Commodores and Falcons. 

It's not only the size of these Accords that are different, their dynamics mean they attract buyers with significantly different tastes. The smaller Accord, badged as the 'Euro' is aimed at buyers who prefer European cars for their handling and overall feel. It provides an excellent combination of Japanese quality and chassis dynamics.

The other model, simply called Honda Accord is larger, American oriented and aimed at those who prefer comfort.

It comes as no surprise, given Australian drivers' tastes, that the Accord Euro has been far more successful than its big brother, which is occasionally called the Accord 'Amer' by slightly cynical car enthusiasts.

Honda Accords in Australia are four-door sedans, we don't get the station wagons here. Interior space is good, but adults in the back seats of the Euro may need to compromise with those in the front to share legroom. For kids in the pre-teen group there's plenty of space back there. 

Boot space is good, with a wide, low opening which makes it easy to load. Naturally, the boot in the larger car has greater volume, but the Euro's luggage area is more than acceptable. 

A four-cylinder engine is fitted in both the Euro and the American Accord and has a capacity of 2.4 litres. However, the engine in the Euro has a sportier state of tune and requires 95 or 98 octane petrol. The US Accord is happy to run on 91 octane standard unleaded.

A V6 unit is offered in the American Accord, but not in the Euro. The 2008 model change saw an increase in the V6 engine size from 3.0 to 3.5 litres. The newer engine design offers plenty of relaxed torque and uses less fuel than the smaller engine it replaced.

The Accord Euro is offered with a six-speed manual, though in Australia most are fitted with a five-speed sequential automatic. The American Accord is imported only with a five-speed automatic transmission.

June 2015 saw the introduction of an Accord hybrid to Australia. Using the large body it comes with petrol and electric power and is pretty economical, with consumption about 10 to 25 per cent lower than the standard model on which it's based. However, it's pretty expensive, selling new for close to $70K and hasn't been a sales success. And the boot is about 25 per cent smaller than the non-hybrid as space is taken up by the lithium-ion battery. You might be able to screw a Honda dealer down on price on a new or near-new one.

The Honda dealer network usually concentrates on the major Australian population centres. If you have troubles with the car in remote country areas it might take time for parts to be sent out, though it's unlikely to be more than a couple of business days.

Honda spare parts costs are generally in line with others in this class, perhaps a tad higher for more unusual components.

A good amateur, armed with a workshop manual, can tackle some of the routine work. But most should leave it to the professionals.

Insurance is generally reasonable as is only to be expected from a car in this conservative market segment. 

Look at the condition of the interior, paying special attention to the top of the dashboard and the rear shelf for sun damage. Fading or cracking in these areas can be expensive to repair.

The engine should be all but inaudible at idle. Roughness may indicate problems, perhaps very expensive ones.

Check there are no oily black stains in the exhaust pipe and on the body around it. Make sure there isn't a puff of oily looking smoke from the exhaust when the accelerator is floored after the engine has been idling for a minute or so.

Automatics should go into gear promptly and their changes should only be noticeable when you're accelerating hard.

 

Manual gearboxes should move freely with no sticking or crunching on fast gearchanges.

Feel and listen for suspension irregularities on rough roads. These cars, particularly the Accord 'Amer' are softly sprung and may have bottomed out on their suspension if hammered along on poor roads.

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Accord Euro valuation

Go to our free valuation section: http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-valuation and you will be able to find the trade-in value.

Trading up to an SUV

The CX-5 is a clear winner for what you want and is virtually a weekly recipient of The Tick.

Luxury replacement for a Mazda 3

Your choices both get The Tick, but the Benz A250 might be too sporty for a retirement car and the A3 is an upscale Volkswagen Golf. A good mate has just bought an Accord Euro and, even though it goes out of production soon, he loves it. You should test-drive all three.

Accord Euro tyre wear

The Accord Euro is designed to be an agile, responsive car with sharp handling and to achieve that the geometry of the suspension is set fairly aggressively and sportier tyres are fitted. Both of those things can result in higher tyre wear, and sometimes, uneven wear. It's a good idea to keep on top of the tyre rotation; so all four tyres wear at the same rate, ensure the tyre pressures are set to the correct pressure, and have the suspension aligned.

Honda Euro Luxury paint issue

Orange peel was once a no-no for painters, it was thought to be a poor finish, but for some reason we've come to think that it means that lots of paint has been applied and it's now ok. There's nothing you can do about it without repainting the car. As for the scratching I would recommend regular polishing to give the surface maximum protection.

Accord Euro ant problems

Maybe Richard Curtis could check the area where he parks his car and moves it to a safer location. Your confirmation of an issue suggests Honda could look at better sealing of their ECU to stop ants from entering it.

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