Honda Accord 7

Honda Accord seventh generation was first introduced in 2002. The new Accord was positioned as a family car with a sporty character.

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Honda Accord seventh generation was first introduced in 2002. The new Accord was positioned as a family car with a sporty character.

Cars for the European and Japanese markets had a minimum of differences, and the American chord, by contrast, differed significantly from its ancestors, both externally and technically.

In 2005, Honda Accord 7 underwent restyling, which slightly affected the appearance of the car and equipment: there was an on-board computer, a steering wheel with control buttons, etc., etc. In 2007, the next eighth generation of Honda Accord was replaced.

Engines

The seventh Accord was equipped with two petrol atmospheric fours with a working volume of 2.0 liters (K20A6, K20Z2 - after restyling) 155 hp and 2.4 l (K24A3) 190 hp. Very rarely, there are instances with a diesel unit 2.2TD with a capacity of 150 hp, imported from Europe or Japan. Body with 2.0 l engine received the designation CL7, with 2.4 l - CL9, wagon - SM1. All engines have a chain drive valve timing. But many fans of the “light” had to face the need to replace it because of the stretch when running more than 150-180 thousand km. More often the problem occurred on chords with a 2.4 liter engine. In the run cases, the chain jumped. "Troubled" drivers could also "get" to replace the camshaft. Honda engines are sensitive to the quality of the oil used and its viscosity due to thin oil channels. To protect yourself from possible problems, it is better to use only the lubricants recommended by the manufacturer. The increase in oil consumption after 150-180 thousand km is often caused by the loss of its properties by oil caps. To replace it, you will need 16 caps for 70-80 rubles apiece. Services for work ask from 15 to 25 thousand rubles. 2-liter engines with a run of more than 200-250 thousand km may require replacement of liners. The reason is that narrow oil channels, when using not recommended oils, do not provide enough lubrication to rubbing parts. About the approach of repair will notify metal knocks on singles. But the cause of the knock can be a broken spring drive VTC, which blocks the gears of the drive.

Transmission

Clutch 6-speed manual transmission runs more than 120-150 thousand km. The cost of the new set is about 13-15 thousand rubles, and replacement work is about 5-6 thousand rubles. Some owners note the appearance of a hum when running more than 60-100 thousand km. The clutch pedal often starts to click when pressed. The sound source is a plastic sleeve on the axis of rotation.

The machine can start pushing when running more than 90-120 thousand km. The cause of the pusher wear in solenoids. But this behavior does not lead to a “disaster”, and the life of the box is not significantly reduced. Many people notice improvements in the performance of the box after changing the oil. But there are those who have only suffered from the replacement of the transmission fluid. The box began to switch more rigidly, there were delays when switching. Thankfully, there are few such cases.

When running more than 100-150 thousand km automatic box often begins to "buzz". The reason is the backlash of the primary shaft bearing seat in the box lid. After replacing the cover with a new extraneous noise disappears. The cost of the new cover is about 5-7 thousand rubles, and replacement work is about 6-8 thousand rubles. The replacement procedure is not easy, the engine has to be lowered. On the restyled Honda Accord 7, engineers finalized the cover, but they did not completely get rid of the problem, but only delayed the deadline. The oval of the primary shaft of the “automatic” can flow when running more than 120-150 thousand km. For its replacement in the service will ask about 10 thousand rubles.

The internal SRUS serves more than 150-200 thousand km. The cost of the original drive in the collection of about 12 thousand rubles, analogue - 5-6 thousand rubles.

Walking

The bushings and racks of the front and rear stabilizers stretch more than 60-90 thousand km. Silent blocks of levers are surrendered when running more than 150-180 thousand km. Shock absorbers, as a rule, reach 150-200 thousand km. The same is true of the sleeves. The front bearing changes separately (1.5-2 thousand rubles), the rear one assembled with a hub (2.5-3 thousand rubles). The front double-lever suspension requires responsible control over the condition of the anthers of the lower and upper ball supports, as well as timely detection of backlash. Otherwise, when running more than 140-160 thousand km, a ball break and a squat of the nose on a “broken” wheel are possible. Just like the Soviet “classic” one. The manufacturer provides for the replacement of ball assembly with a lever of 3-4 thousand rubles. But many services are taken for overpressing. The cost of ballroom is about 900-1000 rubles, and overpressing is about 1-2 thousand rubles. For the removal and installation of the lever will ask about 500-1000 rubles. On the pre-restyling chords of the seventh series, owners faced increased wear of the rubber of the rear right wheel from the inside. The reason is the collapsed lever, which after restyling was replaced by a new one - elongated. The cost of the lever is about 5-6 thousand rubles. Adjustment of the descent / collapse of the rear wheels is often complicated by sour adjusting bolts. In the steering used a hydraulic amplifier type, Honda Accord 7 for the Japanese market installed an electric amplifier. The GUR pump does not perceive the non-original liquid well. Over time, a hum or a howl appears. The pump will require a bulkhead.

Body and salon

Painting without miracles is thin, easily scratched, and chips soon appear. Although the body is not galvanized, but the metal in the places of chips does not bloom in a hurry. Foci of corrosion can appear when the LCP is damaged on the thresholds and bottom, as well as the inner surface of the wheel arches. The windshield on age-old cars is wiped with brushes.

Many owners note the mist of the headlights. Xenon lamps (1.2-1.5 thousand rubles) serve more than 100-150 thousand km, ignition blocks more than 150-200 thousand km. On restyling models, the mechanism of unfolding side mirrors sometimes fails.

Honda Accord of the seventh generation sometimes becomes a victim of car vandals, barbarously cutting out sensors Parktronics and headlight washers. New washers cost about 16 thousand rubles, and the front bumper - about 14 thousand rubles. Details from the dismantling will require 4 and 7 thousand rubles, respectively.

On cars with a hatch poorly thought out ventilation of the space under it. As a result, condensate often accumulates from the inside, and ice forms in winter. The moisture flows on the skin, and drying, leaves the divorce.

The emblem and buttons on the steering wheel are wiped over time when running more than 100-120 thousand km.

Salon doesn't often pester with creaks. Problem areas: glove compartment shock absorber, central ducts, middle racks, driver's seat and guide glasses. The rattling hood lock can be quieted with the help of isolating tape wound on a brace.

Other problems and malfunctions

The air conditioner compressor may require replacement of the clutch or bearings when the mileage is more than 150-200 thousand km. The new compressor costs about 26-30 thousand rubles, the clutch - 8-9 thousand rubles. Chinese analogues are cheaper - about 10-20 thousand rubles, but the resource of such units is not high. The most economical option is to install a compressor from Acura TSX for 6-10 thousand rubles, but this will require replacing the temperature sensor and plug. There are problems with the thermally adjustable valve (original 6-9 thousand rubles, analogue 2-3 thousand rubles), air conditioner radiator (original 9-10 thousand rubles, analogue 4-5 thousand rubles) and high pressure tubes (5-6 thousand rubles). Several Honda Accord owners have had to face replacement ECUs due to condensation from the air conditioning system and when trying to clean the ducts with foam cleaners. The generator may refuse to run more than 100-150 thousand km. Often the reason lies in the failure of the diode bridge (5-6 thousand rubles). Sudden fading of the backlight of the instrument panel, accompanied by a jump of hands and highlighting errors, is caused by poor contact on the mass. After cleaning the terminals and stretching, the problem does not repeat. Due to the oxidation of the contacts of the trunk lid button, the trunk can spontaneously open, and a leak current appears, discharging the battery. The cost of the new button is 2.5-3 thousand rubles. The driver’s door button block may stop controlling windows because of “broken” keys. The new block costs about 9-10 thousand rubles, used - 2-4 thousand rubles. When running more than 100-150 thousand.

Engines

• But many fans of the “light” had to face the need to replace it because of the stretch when running more than 150-180 thousand km.
• More often the problem occurred on chords with a 2.4 liter engine.
• To protect yourself from possible problems, it is better to use only the lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
• The km is often caused by the loss of its properties by oil caps.
• The reason is that narrow oil channels, when using not recommended oils, do not provide enough lubrication to rubbing parts.
• About the approach of repair will notify metal knocks on singles.
• But the cause of the knock can be a broken spring drive VTC, which blocks the gears of the drive.
• In search of ways to solve the problem, owners resort to replacing the oxygen sensor, coolant temperature sensor, intake air temperature sensor, air flow sensor and even throttle.

Transmission

• The machine can start pushing when running more than 90-120 thousand km. The cause of the pusher wear in solenoids.
• But there are those who have only suffered from the replacement of the transmission fluid.
• The reason is the backlash of the primary shaft bearing seat in the box lid.
• On the restyled Honda Accord 7, engineers finalized the cover, but they did not completely get rid of the problem, but only delayed the deadline.
• The oval of the primary shaft of the “automatic” can flow when running more than 120-150 thousand km.

Walking

• The front double-lever suspension requires responsible control over the condition of the anthers of the lower and upper ball supports, as well as timely detection of backlash. Otherwise, when running more than 140-160 thousand.
• On the pre-restyling chords of the seventh series, owners faced increased wear of the rubber of the rear right wheel from the inside.
• The steering rack can knock or leak when running more than 100-150 thousand km. The remake costs about 4-5 thousand rubles.
• The repair work is estimated by services at 6-8 thousand rubles.
• Appearing over time, the knock of the rear calipers is treated by replacing the brackets with guides.
• The resulting failure and failure of the brake pedal is caused by corrosion of the rod of the main brake cylinder. The new GTC will require about 6 thousand rubles.

Body and salon

• Foci of corrosion can appear when the LCP is damaged on the thresholds and bottom, as well as the inner surface of the wheel arches.
• Many owners note the mist of the headlights. Xenon lamps (1.2-1.5 thousand rubles) serve more than 100-150 thousand km, ignition blocks more than 150-200 thousand km.
• On restyling models, the mechanism of unfolding side mirrors sometimes fails.
• Problem areas: glove compartment shock absorber, central ducts, middle racks, driver's seat and guide glasses.

Other problems and malfunctions

• There are problems with the heat-controlled valve (original 6-9 thousand rubles, analogue 2-3 thousand).
• The generator may refuse to run more than 100-150 thousand km.
• After cleaning the terminals and stretching, the problem does not repeat.

Compared to competitors, Honda Accord 7, in terms of reliability, is not inferior. Her portrait is typical of most cars of this age. All sores are well studied and are not expensive to treat. Only the “sports ambition” of drivers can significantly undermine the health of the engine and the box.

• Honda Accord seventh generation was first introduced in 2002.
• Engines: More often the problem occurred on chords with a 2.4 L engine.
• Transmission: "Avtomat" can start pushing when running more than 90-120 thousand km. The cause of the pusher wear in solenoids.
• Driving: Front double-lever suspension requires responsible control over the condition of the anthers of the lower and upper ball supports, as well as timely detection of backlash. Otherwise, when running more than 140-160 thousand.
• Body and salon: Foci of corrosion can appear when the LCP is damaged on the thresholds and bottom, as well as the inner surface of the wheel arches.
• Other problems and malfunctions: There are problems with the heat-controlled valve (original 6-9 thousand rubles, analogue 2-3 thousand).

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