2005 Honda Accord

Rosalind · Rosalind

Then technically wouldn't the RL/Legend be the "competitor" considering it's Honda/Acura's full size sedan....I know it isn't in the same price bracket but still... Sorry to kind of sidetrack the thread SunsFan....does anyone have any real life comparisons between the Accord and Ma...

Jamie · Jamie

I'd say that Accord is not the same category as Maxima... I think Honda actually lacks a competitor to Maxima and/or Toyota Avalon, which are commonly classified as full-size sedan.. Accord/Camry/Altima are mid-size sedans and compete with each other.. although it appears that mid-size sedans h...

Rosamond · Rosamond

Hey gang (and Ben, I apologize if this is a repeat of an ages-old thread; I haven't found anything on this topic elsewhere in this forum) -- here's another 'comparison test' question for you: For those of you who either a) considered a Nissan Maxima against the Accord when car shopping, or b) have drive...

Rosemary · Rosemary

Billy, Thanks so much for the advice. I can't believe that three Honda service advisors at three dealerships and the Honda 800 number didn't have a clue on how to activate it. Maybe on of the service techs could have figured it out but that would have meant a day without the car. I reaally do appreciate yo...

Bobbi · Bobbi

Look at the display and see if the word "Category" is lit. If so, then you need to press and hold the "RPT. DISP Mode" button (it's either that or "A.SEL RDM" button) until you hear a beep. Then you'll eventually see "CH" light up. Once you've done that, you w...

Haze · Haze

I purchased a 2005 Accord with factory XM and no navigation. When I press the XM button it goes to XM1-1 Channel 174 and plays the previews as well as telling me to go to channel to get the code and activate. I cannot tune to with either the seek, scan, or tune buttons. If I press the XM button again it goes t...

Channing · Channing

2-door NOTE: Moonroof calibration is required if any of the conditions listed occur: The ignition switch is turned OFF while operating the moonroof (pressing the open/close switch). As a countermeasure, if the ignition switch is returned to the ON (II) position within 10 minutes, and moonroof op...

Mona · Mona

Remove the glass (A) by lifting it up. Do not damage the roof panel. Install the glass in the reverse order of the removal, and note these items: 2-door: Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the glass mounting bolts before reinstallation. Adjust the glass height alignment. Check for wate...

Dayton · Dayton

IF I were you I'd really go take off the covers first and see what you can do about it. This really does look like a simple job - not for a backyard mechanic, maybe more for a 9 year old. I went down and snapped some pics with the plastic covers on and off, they are on each side of the car and each one is only held on...

Trevor · Trevor

Benjis comment makes me think it might be pretty easy if you know someone who's handy. I would check on insurance first, but typically it can be really easy to replace that part. anyone got a 7th gen coupe with a moonroof that can share some info? Ill try to take a look at the service manaul and see what it sh...

Bruce · Bruce

Check your policy for glass coverage...here in NY we have "comprehensive" which covers replacement cost - no deductible, although I'm not sure if the moonroof would be covered. Worth a call to your agent, though.

Unice · Unice

On collge hills honda: here is the part information PN Desc Cost 70200-SDN-A01 GLASS ASSY., SUNROOF 1 2005 ACCORD $337.65 Does it look like you could do it yourself? Ive done this on my RX-7 and it was really easy, but it was a different design (Pops out, then slides back), so I dont know how it works on the...

Corina · Corina

Here is the situation.... some vandals, a rock, and my moonroof....you get the picture. Needless to say, I now need some new glass on my moonroof. Does anybody know a good place to get a replacement? or know how much this is going to run me?

Beulah · Beulah

I need some advise. I know Ive seen this thread before but bear with me. My 05 lx coupe developed a creaky/notchy feel with the clutch pedal. The dealer lubed the pedal pivot but that lasted 3 weeks. On my second visit to the dealer with the same problem, they refused to anything more than lube it again. Th...

Spencer · Spencer

Since working in the service department at Chrysler-Dodge I've decided that if you really want to make money, at least as a service advisor, then you want to work for a domestic or euro dealership. One of our tech's at Chrysler-Dodge got injured over the summer and couldn't work for several months. He...

Ridley · Ridley

I don't think it's a matter of Honda not wanting the consumers to have the data base, it's more because they're too lazy to do more than one. They only have one site & it's for sales, service, parts..... having it for employees only makes it easier to track who's doing what & less likely to get hac...

Lynsey · Lynsey

knicksmsg, MOST of them are posted here in our "factory direct" area.... but like benjaming said, they really aren't usually out there for the public. They are made to speed up diagnosis for the techs.... that is there sole purpose, so Honda or most other manufacturers haven't seen a good...

Kaden · Kaden

I have a 2005 Accord EX-V6 that I bought in April, 2005 and I have 3500 miles on it. A few months ago, I started noticing the exact condition described in TSB 205 (dated 2/16/2005) as noted in #36 of the following edmunds.com link: http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/r...p2.9.Honda*#36 That is, wh...

Mable · Mable

It would help too if the Queen sold her Rolls Royces that get about the same MPG as the Hummer, but you know what? Nobody is making fun of her. I'm as big a fan of diesel as the next guy, and I'm waiting for when I can actually buy one that will go beyond 100K without replacing turbos, 20 different sensors, gas...

Twyla · Twyla

___That 92 mpg was using UK gallons. In US terms, 3.07 l/100 km = 76.61 mpg ___The Euro Accord is the smaller TSX here but who cares. Place that 2.2L little monster in an 8th gen Civic and you have slightly better performance and even better FE! With the new CAT however, we should expect a small hit in both p...

Norma · Norma

i'm also a huge fan of diesel engines. i think hybrids are cool, but i just love diesel. but since i live in california, i think diesel passenger cars aren't allowed to be sold, at least not the new ones (trucks and suvs diesels are fine). steve, i'm with you on the smell, just a hint of it smells pretty good...

Kitty · Kitty

The engines in the MB 350 CDi are great...the problems are everything else. MB has some serious quality problems w/ electronics and such. Keep in mind these are pretty high end cars and have lots of gadgets (like the TL). I could not/would not stand to have a car that had a great engine, but everything el...

Deanna · Deanna

Hi Steve. This diesel 'unreliability' thing is puzzling to me?? Over here diesel engines are reknowned for being far MORE reliable than it's equivilent petrol engine? They have no ignition system at all to go wrong, higher compresion ratio's (my ZX is around 20-1 I think) so they rev much more slowly...

Royston · Royston

I want a diesel. I like the MB E350 CDi....but I didn't want a car that would have infinite problems. That car is amazing though. Have you all seen the new concepts on vtec.net. They are amazing. Honda has its FCX vehicle out, and it looks great inside. Looks like they will be first in Fuel Cell production...

Carrie · Carrie

I found this write-up on the Top-Gear website, may be of interest to a few of you. ::-- Sometimes car makers get caught sitting on their thumbs. Did VW and Ford mean to be so many years late with their midi-MPVs? And why haven't the Italians (with apologies to Lamborghini) come up with a chunky 4x4? You co...

Mindy · Mindy

I have a 2005 4 door 4 CLN Honda accord. I like to install a steering wheel audio switch that i dont have but the 2005 6 CLN hase it. Do any body cane give me any info about is it possible or not

Davie · Davie

Ok did a little searching, it seems that the KA5MT transmission for the RSX has 6 pieces to it up to 2005 and then changes to the exact same 5 pieces that are in the 2006 KA5MT transmission used in the Accord. The part numbers are different but Honda and Acura use different part numbering systems so that is...

Leanna · Leanna

Well, yes, I know the stick is faster off the line; however, in my "reality" I'm gonna lose money whether I trade for the 6-speed or dump money into this auto. I didn't want the Civic SI, great as the Civic may be, being ANOTHER Civic tuner is about as original as sliced bread.My Accord feels pr...

Kay · Kay

From a performance stand point I don't really thinks it's worth the dollars doing anything like this to a Honda auto. I have no clue why Honda autos are so slow to respond. I test drove an auto before I bought my 6 Speed and I seriously was going to go with a different car. It felt like it had no power at all. I t...

Ursella · Ursella

LSD's work "opposite" of the SH-AWD system. The phantom LSD limits how much the tire with less traction slips under power by applying pressure to the spider gears in the tranny when there is a difference in speed detected (mechanically) between the left and right drive wheels. The bigger...

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	"competitor" (Preview) Then technically wouldn't the RL/Legend be the "competitor" considering it's Honda/Acura's full size sedan....I know it isn't in the same price bracket but still... Sorry to kind of sidetrack the thread SunsFan....does anyone have any real life comparisons between the Accord and Ma...	Rosalind	0	266	Apr 11, 2008 by Rosalind
	Toyota Avalon (Preview) I'd say that Accord is not the same category as Maxima... I think Honda actually lacks a competitor to Maxima and/or Toyota Avalon, which are commonly classified as full-size sedan.. Accord/Camry/Altima are mid-size sedans and compete with each other.. although it appears that mid-size sedans h...	Jamie	0	254	Apr 11, 2008 by Jamie
	Comparo Part Deux: Accord vs Maxima (Preview) Hey gang (and Ben, I apologize if this is a repeat of an ages-old thread; I haven't found anything on this topic elsewhere in this forum) -- here's another 'comparison test' question for you: For those of you who either a) considered a Nissan Maxima against the Accord when car shopping, or b) have drive...	Rosamond	0	302	Apr 11, 2008 by Rosamond
	Wow, It worked 100% (Preview) Billy, Thanks so much for the advice. I can't believe that three Honda service advisors at three dealerships and the Honda 800 number didn't have a clue on how to activate it. Maybe on of the service techs could have figured it out but that would have meant a day without the car. I reaally do appreciate yo...	Rosemary	0	246	Apr 10, 2008 by Rosemary
	Look at the display and see if the word "Category" is lit (Preview) Look at the display and see if the word "Category" is lit. If so, then you need to press and hold the "RPT. DISP Mode" button (it's either that or "A.SEL RDM" button) until you hear a beep. Then you'll eventually see "CH" light up. Once you've done that, you w...	Bobbi	0	282	Apr 10, 2008 by Bobbi
	Cannot activate factory XM (Preview) I purchased a 2005 Accord with factory XM and no navigation. When I press the XM button it goes to XM1-1 Channel 174 and plays the previews as well as telling me to go to channel to get the code and activate. I cannot tune to with either the seek, scan, or tune buttons. If I press the XM button again it goes t...	Haze	0	240	Apr 10, 2008 by Haze
	just in case...calibration (Preview) 2-door NOTE: Moonroof calibration is required if any of the conditions listed occur: The ignition switch is turned OFF while operating the moonroof (pressing the open/close switch). As a countermeasure, if the ignition switch is returned to the ON (II) position within 10 minutes, and moonroof op...	Channing	0	343	Apr 10, 2008 by Channing
	Adjust the glass height alignment (Preview) Remove the glass (A) by lifting it up. Do not damage the roof panel. Install the glass in the reverse order of the removal, and note these items: 2-door: Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the glass mounting bolts before reinstallation. Adjust the glass height alignment. Check for wate...	Mona	0	256	Apr 10, 2008 by Mona
	not for a backyard mechanic (Preview) IF I were you I'd really go take off the covers first and see what you can do about it. This really does look like a simple job - not for a backyard mechanic, maybe more for a 9 year old. I went down and snapped some pics with the plastic covers on and off, they are on each side of the car and each one is only held on...	Dayton	0	284	Apr 10, 2008 by Dayton
	check on insurance first (Preview) Benjis comment makes me think it might be pretty easy if you know someone who's handy. I would check on insurance first, but typically it can be really easy to replace that part. anyone got a 7th gen coupe with a moonroof that can share some info? Ill try to take a look at the service manaul and see what it sh...	Trevor	0	289	Apr 10, 2008 by Trevor
	"comprehensive" (Preview) Check your policy for glass coverage...here in NY we have "comprehensive" which covers replacement cost - no deductible, although I'm not sure if the moonroof would be covered. Worth a call to your agent, though.	Bruce	0	252	Apr 10, 2008 by Bruce
	salvage part (Preview) On collge hills honda: here is the part information PN Desc Cost 70200-SDN-A01 GLASS ASSY., SUNROOF 1 2005 ACCORD $337.65 Does it look like you could do it yourself? Ive done this on my RX-7 and it was really easy, but it was a different design (Pops out, then slides back), so I dont know how it works on the...	Unice	0	283	Apr 10, 2008 by Unice
	moonroof (Preview) Here is the situation.... some vandals, a rock, and my moonroof....you get the picture. Needless to say, I now need some new glass on my moonroof. Does anybody know a good place to get a replacement? or know how much this is going to run me?	Corina	0	242	Apr 10, 2008 by Corina
	notchy clutch pedal (Preview) I need some advise. I know Ive seen this thread before but bear with me. My 05 lx coupe developed a creaky/notchy feel with the clutch pedal. The dealer lubed the pedal pivot but that lasted 3 weeks. On my second visit to the dealer with the same problem, they refused to anything more than lube it again. Th...	Beulah	0	351	Apr 10, 2008 by Beulah
	"Dodge's and Chrysler's, they brake (Preview) Since working in the service department at Chrysler-Dodge I've decided that if you really want to make money, at least as a service advisor, then you want to work for a domestic or euro dealership. One of our tech's at Chrysler-Dodge got injured over the summer and couldn't work for several months. He...	Spencer	0	279	Apr 10, 2008 by Spencer
	They only have one site & it's for sales, service, parts..... (Preview) I don't think it's a matter of Honda not wanting the consumers to have the data base, it's more because they're too lazy to do more than one. They only have one site & it's for sales, service, parts..... having it for employees only makes it easier to track who's doing what & less likely to get hac...	Ridley	0	256	Apr 10, 2008 by Ridley
	"factory direct" area.... (Preview) knicksmsg, MOST of them are posted here in our "factory direct" area.... but like benjaming said, they really aren't usually out there for the public. They are made to speed up diagnosis for the techs.... that is there sole purpose, so Honda or most other manufacturers haven't seen a good...	Lynsey	0	265	Apr 10, 2008 by Lynsey
	Need TSB 05-205 - 05 Accord - Rattle From Driver Side A-Pillar (Preview) I have a 2005 Accord EX-V6 that I bought in April, 2005 and I have 3500 miles on it. A few months ago, I started noticing the exact condition described in TSB 205 (dated 2/16/2005) as noted in #36 of the following edmunds.com link: http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/r...p2.9.Honda*#36 That is, wh...	Kaden	0	451	Apr 10, 2008 by Kaden
	running 40PSI, driving below the speed limit (Preview) It would help too if the Queen sold her Rolls Royces that get about the same MPG as the Hummer, but you know what? Nobody is making fun of her. I'm as big a fan of diesel as the next guy, and I'm waiting for when I can actually buy one that will go beyond 100K without replacing turbos, 20 different sensors, gas...	Mable	0	249	Apr 10, 2008 by Mable
	The Euro Accord is the smaller TSX here but who cares (Preview) ___That 92 mpg was using UK gallons. In US terms, 3.07 l/100 km = 76.61 mpg ___The Euro Accord is the smaller TSX here but who cares. Place that 2.2L little monster in an 8th gen Civic and you have slightly better performance and even better FE! With the new CAT however, we should expect a small hit in both p...	Twyla	0	255	Apr 10, 2008 by Twyla
	diesel passenger cars aren't allowed to be sold (Preview) i'm also a huge fan of diesel engines. i think hybrids are cool, but i just love diesel. but since i live in california, i think diesel passenger cars aren't allowed to be sold, at least not the new ones (trucks and suvs diesels are fine). steve, i'm with you on the smell, just a hint of it smells pretty good...	Norma	0	301	Apr 10, 2008 by Norma
	MB has some serious quality problems w/ electronics (Preview) The engines in the MB 350 CDi are great...the problems are everything else. MB has some serious quality problems w/ electronics and such. Keep in mind these are pretty high end cars and have lots of gadgets (like the TL). I could not/would not stand to have a car that had a great engine, but everything el...	Kitty	0	266	Apr 10, 2008 by Kitty
	original engines.. (Preview) Hi Steve. This diesel 'unreliability' thing is puzzling to me?? Over here diesel engines are reknowned for being far MORE reliable than it's equivilent petrol engine? They have no ignition system at all to go wrong, higher compresion ratio's (my ZX is around 20-1 I think) so they rev much more slowly...	Deanna	0	254	Apr 10, 2008 by Deanna
	They are amazing. Honda has its FCX vehicle out (Preview) I want a diesel. I like the MB E350 CDi....but I didn't want a car that would have infinite problems. That car is amazing though. Have you all seen the new concepts on vtec.net. They are amazing. Honda has its FCX vehicle out, and it looks great inside. Looks like they will be first in Fuel Cell production...	Royston	0	252	Apr 10, 2008 by Royston
	Honda Accord i-CTDi-Diesel. (Preview) I found this write-up on the Top-Gear website, may be of interest to a few of you. ::-- Sometimes car makers get caught sitting on their thumbs. Did VW and Ford mean to be so many years late with their midi-MPVs? And why haven't the Italians (with apologies to Lamborghini) come up with a chunky 4x4? You co...	Carrie	0	268	Apr 10, 2008 by Carrie
	Installing audio switch on 2005 Honda accord (Preview) I have a 2005 4 door 4 CLN Honda accord. I like to install a steering wheel audio switch that i dont have but the 2005 6 CLN hase it. Do any body cane give me any info about is it possible or not	Mindy	0	263	Apr 10, 2008 by Mindy
	different part numbering systems (Preview) Ok did a little searching, it seems that the KA5MT transmission for the RSX has 6 pieces to it up to 2005 and then changes to the exact same 5 pieces that are in the 2006 KA5MT transmission used in the Accord. The part numbers are different but Honda and Acura use different part numbering systems so that is...	Davie	0	279	Apr 10, 2008 by Davie
	"If I can't be the fastest, I won't even try" (Preview) Well, yes, I know the stick is faster off the line; however, in my "reality" I'm gonna lose money whether I trade for the 6-speed or dump money into this auto. I didn't want the Civic SI, great as the Civic may be, being ANOTHER Civic tuner is about as original as sliced bread.My Accord feels pr...	Leanna	0	269	Apr 10, 2008 by Leanna
	I test drove an auto before I bought my 6 Speed (Preview) From a performance stand point I don't really thinks it's worth the dollars doing anything like this to a Honda auto. I have no clue why Honda autos are so slow to respond. I test drove an auto before I bought my 6 Speed and I seriously was going to go with a different car. It felt like it had no power at all. I t...	Kay	0	233	Apr 10, 2008 by Kay
	LSD's work "opposite" of the SH-AWD system (Preview) LSD's work "opposite" of the SH-AWD system. The phantom LSD limits how much the tire with less traction slips under power by applying pressure to the spider gears in the tranny when there is a difference in speed detected (mechanically) between the left and right drive wheels. The bigger...	Ursella	0	276	Apr 10, 2008 by Ursella
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