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engine click noise recently
Honda Accord 2003 sedan 110000 miles
Checked with mechanic:engine oil burn out ?
Flush add stablizer changed new engine oil,still have that noise there.
Flush add stablizer changed new engine oil,still have that noise there.
CommentMoaning noise 50-70mph pitch rises with speed
Honda Accord 2007 UK 2.4 EX saloon 119000 miles
Most noticeable on smooth road unrelated to engine speed or gear used. Louder than engine noise. Declutched engine idle and it's still there. Wheel bearings, UJ's, brakes, tyres all checked by Honda dealer just passed Mot. Differential? Its a mystery.
5 reports
CommentLoud metal on metal gringing noise
Honda Accord 2002 Automatic 180000 miles
When starting the car it sounds like a horrible grinding noise. It goes for a little while and then srops. Doesnt matter wether im breaking or hitting the gas. Tapping the brakes dont make it stop so i dont think its a locked caliber. It just does it... Any ideas what it could possibly be? Husband said maybe it has something to do with the parking break but he don't know wither. Hes not a car guy.
8 reports
I have the same issue! Did you ever find out what it is?!
CommentExcessive road noise
Honda Accord 2010 Sedan EX-L 160288 miles
Hey guys can someone help shed some light on my situation. When driving fast, slow, or even normal speed it sounds like my engine is in the passenger seat. When I first got the car last year I though it was because it was a v6 and it was just louder. Not the case then I though maybe it was a tires that were installed but a year later with the same tires and still has loud road noise in the cabin. I’ve done research and I’ve read it could be a number of things. But before I start buying parts I don’t need and waist time and money can someone tell me what to do if you know what I’m talking about… Read complete
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I have the exact same issue! 2007 Honda Accor Euro luxury 6 speed manual. Mechanic can’t find anything! Even charged me for wheel bearings and changed nothing.
CommentRadio light display is working but no sound from radio. Radio reset
Honda Accord 2003 Honda accord lx 2100 miles
Radio display light works but no sound or anything from radio. How to radio reset
4 reports
Sound comes on occasionally in my own tho.
CommentUnbearable sound while driving and when the engine starts
Honda Accord 2006 2500000 miles
Unbearable sound while driving and when the engine starts
1 report
Driving noise over 20 mph
Honda Accord 2010 97000 miles
2010 honda accord siren noise starts at 20 mph. The pitch changes slightly, during slight turns at over 20 mph(like high speed curve, clover leaf, or round about). The sound could also be described as what you might hear if a motorcycle was racing
A long side (although I can't tell from which direction the sound is coming from).
A long side (although I can't tell from which direction the sound is coming from).
2 reports
Radio sound
Honda Accord 2006 Accord 185000 miles
Turn on radio it comes on but no music turn volume up n down n nothing it goes from from 0 to 40 but no sound
30 reports
Has a hard start then sounds like it runs out of gas
Honda Accord 2010 4 cylinder lx 270000 miles
Hey I have a 2010 Honda Accord LX 270,000 MI never had an issue the car has been ran out of gas extremely a lot the other day ran out of gas put a little gas in it drove fine for a few minutes ran back out of gas only had a 1 gallon gas can added more gas car started right up drove for a few minutes made it home and it sounded like it ran out of gas but there is gas in the car a quarter tank every time I start the car it shakes and shimmies when it does finally fire I floor it it hits about 3,000 RPMs and then start sputtering like it's running out of gas the next day it would not start I can hear the fuel pump kick on any help would be muchly appreciated
2 reports
Grinding noise under passenger seat just after starting the car
Honda Accord 2019 1.5l CVT 33000 miles
Title says it all. When I start up the car, there’s a loud grinding kind of sound. Not metal grinding, more friction grinding, like a belt maybe. It goes away after a minute or so.
8 reports
Noise and vibration
Honda Accord 2006 Euro 174000 miles
Would love some help. So firstly my car is getting a loud internal noise when I'm driving it almost sounds like a jet engine about to take off. Now the vibration occurs between 70-80km/hr so thinking I may need to replace drive shafts as this is a common problem but the loud internal noise is bugging me most. I've thought of wheel bearings and wear of the tyres. I have a sports tyre on and do a lot of distance travel. They are only 12 months old still plenty of tread. Just had an alignment two months ago. Has anyone experienced this internal noise and would it be related to drive shaft?????
20 reports
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Sounds like it is trying to stall out
Honda Accord 2013 sedan 36000 miles
Today the car sounds like it is trying to stall out both in drive and park today is Sunday and the dealership is closed I am afraid to drive it just had oil change d two weeks ago
3 reports
Pulling and Chewing my Tires 
Solved
Honda Accord 2015 77638 miles
Why are my tires getting chewed up?
Looks like based on all these posting am seeing the trend. Accords not driving straight despite the alignments. Going to have to buy another set of tires for my 2015 Sport. Multiple alignments, front cambers replaced. Took it in for another alignment because of same noise and pulling and sure enough they are damaged too...the rear tires now are being chewed up which means another set of tires... the reason I invested in an Accord was its reputation of being a solid vehicle...I guess, I was wrong. Well, guess what product line I won’t be purchasing next?
Update: I had to buy 2 more New Tires (6-12-2021) for the rear side for the same reason despite alignments...Thank you Honda. !!!
Looks like based on all these posting am seeing the trend. Accords not driving straight despite the alignments. Going to have to buy another set of tires for my 2015 Sport. Multiple alignments, front cambers replaced. Took it in for another alignment because of same noise and pulling and sure enough they are damaged too...the rear tires now are being chewed up which means another set of tires... the reason I invested in an Accord was its reputation of being a solid vehicle...I guess, I was wrong. Well, guess what product line I won’t be purchasing next?
Update: I had to buy 2 more New Tires (6-12-2021) for the rear side for the same reason despite alignments...Thank you Honda. !!!
3 reports
Best answer (according to Benny)
I asked a gentleman at costco last weekend who has the same model I do only a white color and he too said the very same problem with his Accord- Sport. I wonder how many more victims are out there.
I have a 2013 Accord Sport and do not have the alignment problem. I replaced oem tires at 40,000 miles, with wear being even. After retirement, drove car about 3,000 miles per year, and replaced that set after rubber had severe dry rot from age, with pretty even wear. Had an alignment done after those new tires, with read out showing red on all four corners. So, how do you get even tire wear with alignment off that much? If tires start wearing uneven, I will pay the Honda dealership that did the alignment a visit. Too bad Honda designed Accord suspension with most components not adjustable.
We need to call on Honda to recall or pay for the damaged tire now...
I did exactly that in South Africa, spoke to just about every absolutely useless executive in their customer and client relationship division and all they said - "not our problem"
Honda - guess which brand i did not buy again...
Honda - guess which brand i did not buy again...
Comment2012 Honda Accord lx sound system
Honda Accord 2012 Sedan 88000 miles
Hello, I have a 2012 Honda Accord lx and my stereo has a issue with cutting out at random times with a thump noise while playing music and In order for the music to turn back on I have to restart my car and sometimes that takes a couple of restarts to get the radio working again. I’m not sure if I have a short in some wires or a bad stereo but I just want to fix it. If anyone had ran into the same issue with their car please get back to me and tell me what you did.
34 reports
I'm having the same problem... with the same car, I also do as you and turn the car off to get the radio to work
Having the same issue regularly in my 2004 type s, did you find out what it was in the end??
Kokomo Joe from United States 2 years ago
My 2010 Accord LX does the exact same thing. Did the backlight on your radio buttons go out? At night I can't see the radio controls at all. I usually have to restart, but today it started coming back on its own after a few minutes. It's very weird! I don't know what to do.
Same with my 09 accord! I hate it! What was the resolution?
Hi, that hapend dor VCM system, honda. Turn souns to the back to listen eco mode , means, vcm make you motor 3 4 and 6 cylinder, VCM why? To listen any malfunction on the motor.
I have a. 2008 and it started last Christmas. I believe it is a water issue. I have not fixed it. Yet
Can you please explain what you mean by water issue?
My 2012 Honda Accord is having the same issue. The backlight on the radio is out and my radio will make a thumb/pop sound then go out randomly. It turns back on once I restart my car. It's doing it more frequently now. Any ideas on how to fix this issue?
My 2004 4 cyl Accord LX started making the popping sound in stereo, then auto windows problem (up and down with no pressing button). Finally it shut down completely at a 4 way stop with wife driving. She coasted to the shoulder near neighbors home. Then neighbor couldn"t get the auto transmission stick to move into neutral or anywhere. We had him try the slot/screwdriver solution available in 2004s. This unlocks the transmission console allowing shifting into neutral. This was also during ice storm. The next day, I was able to jump it off. I took the car to a friends shop. This friend has 40 yrs plus experience and has owned 2 auto repair shops. He has a mechanical device designed to vibrate/shake a car [helpful for diagnosing shorts. etc.). He had to replace multiple bulbs {example tail lights}. He said the car was blowing bulbs, etc. one after another and bypassing the fuses and systems put into place to prevent this type of thing I live in the deep south with high humidity. The trunk seal allowed the trunk to flood. I'm afraid it's ruined even though the engine looks brand new and it barely has 100,000 miles.
We'd bought 2 new Accords from this dealership, the 04 being the second. Now new owner was extremely rude to my wife. The last time I had them work on the 04, I was having a front headlamp replaced along with a scheduled maintenance. Not knowing this maintenance included replacing cabin filter I'd bought one on the way home. I replaced it noting the dust bunnies, and dead yellowjackets, etc. I then checked the headlamp. They hadn't replaced it! Then, I saw they'd put a new cabin filter on the invoice, a vanity plate replacement (it's never had one), so by this time I was boiling. I took the car back in , held the nasty filter in the face of the Maintenance manager, explaining they'd written a new one on the invoice and sent me home with the nasty one. Showed him the filter receipt I'd bought and replaced. Then informed him they'd failed to replace what I took the car in for to begin with. The headlight. I watched through the window of the shop as he called a young mechanic over. After a few seconds this mechanic appeared to have his tail between his legs , shamefaced. The new irate Indian owner of this dealership told my wife he'd charge $250.00 to have it towed to the shop if it wasn't their fault. She'd explained the mechanics findings. I'm not proud of it, but I'm a very stubborn man. I rarely argue with anyone, but when I do, I don't have a "kill switch", so to speak. My wife and I are both disabled and are left with one 2003 truck. I've taken my wife to the ER 3 times. It's a matter of time before I won't be able to get to a hospital 2 miles away without calling an ambulance and paying the $800 plus bill that ensues after the 2 mile ambulance ride. Any suggestions. I believe I need a Corporate contact. I only hope they have kept the last service record online. Jerry , Canton, GA.
We'd bought 2 new Accords from this dealership, the 04 being the second. Now new owner was extremely rude to my wife. The last time I had them work on the 04, I was having a front headlamp replaced along with a scheduled maintenance. Not knowing this maintenance included replacing cabin filter I'd bought one on the way home. I replaced it noting the dust bunnies, and dead yellowjackets, etc. I then checked the headlamp. They hadn't replaced it! Then, I saw they'd put a new cabin filter on the invoice, a vanity plate replacement (it's never had one), so by this time I was boiling. I took the car back in , held the nasty filter in the face of the Maintenance manager, explaining they'd written a new one on the invoice and sent me home with the nasty one. Showed him the filter receipt I'd bought and replaced. Then informed him they'd failed to replace what I took the car in for to begin with. The headlight. I watched through the window of the shop as he called a young mechanic over. After a few seconds this mechanic appeared to have his tail between his legs , shamefaced. The new irate Indian owner of this dealership told my wife he'd charge $250.00 to have it towed to the shop if it wasn't their fault. She'd explained the mechanics findings. I'm not proud of it, but I'm a very stubborn man. I rarely argue with anyone, but when I do, I don't have a "kill switch", so to speak. My wife and I are both disabled and are left with one 2003 truck. I've taken my wife to the ER 3 times. It's a matter of time before I won't be able to get to a hospital 2 miles away without calling an ambulance and paying the $800 plus bill that ensues after the 2 mile ambulance ride. Any suggestions. I believe I need a Corporate contact. I only hope they have kept the last service record online. Jerry , Canton, GA.
CommentProblem Accord 2009 LX 2.4L
Honda Accord 2009 LX Sedan 2.4L 5A
My 2009 honda accord has a grinding noise that occurs when the ignition is activated from a cold start. The noise lasts for approximately two seconds and sounds like the timing belt system is ratcheting into place. This only occurs on a cold start, meaning the engine has not been running for 4 or more hours. I have had this problem for over a year. An internet search located honda service bulletin 09-010 dated 08/17/10 and then updated on 10/21/11. The safety bulletin describes the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator as being, "defective". Additional internet search identified that th… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 11 years ago
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My 2008 Honda Accord is experencing the same cold start timing chain rattle. This is apparently a common occurance and needs to be addressed by Honda in the form of a recall. My Honda has been maticulously maintained since I bought it new. Just got to 100,000 miles. Disappointed in Georgia.
SoLongHonda from United States 2 years ago
Same issue. Just returned from the dealer to hear the engine is burning oil and my 2009 Honda Accord has only 43k miles on it. When the service writer came back and told me that the issue was the engine was burning oil I was shocked... How could that be? Turns out Honda never contacted me about a service bulletin and is aware of the issue and did anything proactive. Now I am scratching my head and will never buy another Honda. The Tech never mentioned anything and I always take my Honda to get the oil change under regular maintenance reminders... It seems Honda was hiding behind this issue. Never once did they tell me about this issue. Now when you start the car under a cold start you hear the rattle. Then they proceed to tell me its going too cost $6k to repair all the things under there service bulletin regarding this issue. This should have been a recall by Honda. I am going to reach out to the NHTSA to see what my options are.
CommentEngine problem
Honda Accord 2006 Coupe 132588 miles
Was driving car, heard a loud pop from engine, now have loss of power and a loud like clapping noise coming from front of engine or top half of engine
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Sounds like you popped a head gasket or something similar. In any case-- you likely have low or no compression in one of your engines cylinders causing that extra piston to essentially become dead weight that's constantly in motion. This can create noises, but more importantly, it will dramatically reduce the life of the engine if it is not addressed asap
CommentThe remote control works on the system but when you push the button no
Honda Accord 2002 1.6liter 214063 miles
My remote control works on the system but when you push the button twice the doors lock but no siren and the light's flash when you push the button twice the horn doesn't beep
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The remote control works on the system but when you push the button twice the doors lock but no siren and the light's dont flash and the horn doesn't beep.
I got the light's to flash but the horn still doesn't beep i press the button twice on the remote and nothing.
CommentNo power head knocking
Honda Accord 2010 4 door 135000 miles
Loading power and knocking sound coming from the head when accelerating has code for coils it's a VTEC so I'm not sure about the head
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CommentNoise when cold outside
Honda Accord 2002 190000 miles
Only when it is cold outside, I can hear a sound which seems to be coming from the steering wheel. I've been hearing it since I changed the power pressure's hose. Now I can also hear this buzzing sound when I speed up the vehicle.
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I've got the same issue with my Accord 2001 v6, changed the direction hose but still makes a terrible noise when turning the steering wheel. Any help out there? Thanks!
Comment2013 Accord 4cyl problems
Honda Accord 2013 Sport Sedan 2.4L CVT 8700 miles
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, all of the warning lights illuminated as the vehicle began to shake violently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed the throttle position sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The failure and current mileage was 8,700. .... Updated 10-17-13 *bf
when the consumer read the invoice, it stated technician checked and foun… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 11 years ago
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I’m having somewhat of the same problem with my car is a 2012 Honda accord 2.4L at first it was the actuator after that it gave me another problem the car wouldn’t go past 40mph and slowly sped up and wouldn’t turn on all the times, took it to a mechanic said it was the computer he swapped it it was running great for 2 or 3 days then it started failing again but this time it wouldn’t turn on at all. He said that the new computer he put don’t work no more.
CommentBelts came off noew wont start
Honda Accord 1997 5 speed 246000 miles
It all started when i was headed down the road going about 45mph i hearded a noise ccouldn't really make it out then about a mile down the road car just loses all power and shuts off so i pull over on side of road and look under hood and both of my belts had popped off they didnt break witch was my 1st thought so i put the belts back on the car after i finally was able to get them on right i tried to start car and as soom as i tried it throw one belt off the belt thats on the crank pulley so i drag it to the house and a friend was able to get the belts on and for them to stay on but car will s… Read complete
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Please please anyone who can think of something that will help
Valves hit the pistons u needs a new cylinder head or rebuild the one u got. Hopfully it didnt crack the piston
CommentOil in sparks plugs wires.
Honda Accord 1992 Honda accord LX 224518 miles
Oil in the sparks plugs wires. Is this normal? Car is not smoking. And it got a ticking noise like a valve is making noise. How do I trouble shoot this problem
4 reports
Take off the value cover and there are some o rings that come with a value cover gasget kit, replace the o ring, i had to do that one time, it worked.
CommentFans won't run so car gets hot sputters when trying to start
Honda Accord 1999 Accord 4 cy 279838 miles
When driving 60 mph all the dash lights came on, when I pulled over the motor sounded awful then cut off
1 reply
Jesus saves from United States 6 years ago
Blessings there a way to scann it? Check oil /antifreeze etc
CommentClunking sound
Honda Accord 2000 LX, VTEC, 4 cylinder 294000 miles
2000 Honda accord vtec 4cylinder manual transmission. I have a clunking sound sometimes when turning, not always though, sometimes the clunking sound happens when I shift into gear when driving straight but will stop as soon as I put it back in neutral. The sound doesn't happen all the time, there is no pattern to it.
4 reports
CommentWhining noise Honda Accord lx
Honda Accord 2008 4 cylinder 61000 miles
I get a whining noise every time I start my car and during a low speed what is the cause of this? Do not have that problem with my other Honda EX 2004. I seem to have more problems with the LX then the old one kind of wondering if I will purchase another again.
13 reports
1995 Honda Accord... same issues with the squeaking at start yup and low speeds
CommentProblems 2013 Honda Accord 4cyl 6M
Honda Accord 2013 Sport Sedan 2.4L 6M
Experiencing the same issue as reported in nhtsa reference #10055834
tsb reference #in-4-18-2014
honda: some vehicles, with the complaint of a rear wheel bearing noise, are being investigated noise can be compared to a growling, humming groaning, whirring, or roaring. *js
tsb reference #in-4-18-2014
honda: some vehicles, with the complaint of a rear wheel bearing noise, are being investigated noise can be compared to a growling, humming groaning, whirring, or roaring. *js
NHTSA consumer report from United States 9 years ago
4 reports
CommentProblem Accord LX 4cyl 2.4L
Honda Accord 2010 LX Sedan 2.4L 5A
Purchased vehicle 5/8/2014. Driving home and i called my husband and stated that the car sounded like crap--wasnt shifting correctly and just had a horrible sound coming from engine. He stated we will check oil and transmission fluid when you get home. To find no oil or transmission on either. We immediately contacted dealer we purchased from and we had it towed there for attention. Car dealer changed oil(which wasn't much) and transmission fluid were "fine". Passing the buck! we continued to keep an eye on it to find we are putting quarts of oil in it. It has had 3 oil changes in less than 6… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 9 years ago
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My car also has had a oil consumption test and it still uses oil.
CommentProblems 2010 Honda Accord EX-L V-6
Honda Accord 2010 EX-L V-6 Sedan 3.5L 5A 10013 miles
August 01, 2011. Whirling sound coming from right front of car. Increased sound with speed increase. Honda dealer replaced right front wheel bearing in warranty. 2010 honda accord 10,013 miles. October 20 2014 left front wheel bearing reported bad by honda. No warranty 29,000 miles. Same car what a joke. *tr
NHTSA consumer report from United States 10 years ago
4 reports
buhoaccord from United States 2 years ago
Front wheel bearing problem. 94k miles accord coupe 2.4L
CommentProblems 2012 Accord SE
Honda Accord 2012 SE Sedan 2.4L 5A
Twice in the last few months my car's engine would not turn over when i turned the key to the start position. It only made a buzzing sound. I returned the key to the resting position and tried again. Both times it started. I took it to the honda dealer to have it serviced. The technician told me this was normal. (no. It's normal for a car to start when you turn the key. ) he gave me a copy of a honda "service news article" dated "october 2001" entitled "starter relay buzzes. " it reads, "if you turn the ignition switch very slowly to start the engine, all honda models except passport have th… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 10 years ago
1 report
2013 Honda Accord problems
Honda Accord 2013
When i start up the car it wouldn't start. The light, acc, radio everything turns on but the engine wont start. I try several times but it will not start, i got out the car lock it, them i decide to try again and them it started. I bought the car in may 2013 this is the 3rd time it happen same exact way. Also a buzzing noise coming from the radio or bluetooth. I took it to the dealer they could not found anything wrong with it. The battery was fine according to the dealer. *tr
NHTSA consumer report from United States 11 years ago
3 reports
Jerking check engine light
Honda Accord 2007 Honda 171000 miles
After changing my intake hose and spark plugs. My engine rattles when I'm at a complete stop. And not to mention my "check engine " keeps blinking.
2 reports
Car wouldn't start until I added engine oil.
Honda Accord 1997 Accord 4cyl 175000 miles
So after work I tried to start my car and it would turn over but not start. I tried multiple times with no luck. My brother in law ended up coming to help me. I told him it could be low on oil. So he added a little oil and it almost started. So he added a little more oil and it started right up. So I drove it home. My Dad checked the oil after I got home and he said it is overfilled with oil. Which doesn't make sense because it sounds good and is running good. Would this be a good indication that the sensor that checks the oil level is bad? Any suggestions are appreciated. I had recently replaced the radiator. Changed the oil, filter, air filter, atf and the battery is great.
1 report
The hum of the front tires…
Honda Accord 2020 22300 miles
My car has a noise in the front, every speed reaches 20 mph there is a humming sound in the front tire on my 2020 Honda Accord, above 60 mph this noise is no longer visible. Has anyone encountered a similar situation? some quiet tires that I'm considering at https://tireer.com/best-quiet-tires/
8 reports
Fluctuating slow on idle mode
Honda Accord 2004 23540 miles
Just came back from a journey yesterday. I started my car this morning, only for it to go off. I started it again with light acceleration and then it started fluctuating and I could ear this cart cart sound from the engine then it goes off. I try start the car pit it on D to move it went off again. Please what is the issue with it?
Crankshaft
Honda Accord 2013 Engine 52000 miles
The Honda Accord coupe 2013 crankshaft is making some faulty sound
1 report
Driving down the road and check engine light came on.
Honda Accord 2009 Sedan 232590 miles
Driving down the road and the check engine light came on. Drives fine feels okay. There is some noticeable rattling though on the right side.
1 report
Squeaking/ grinding noise steering Column/winding noise while turning
Honda Accord 2008 2.4 EXL 4 cylinder 150000 miles
Squeaking/ grinding noise around steering column
Somewhat loud winding noise from under the hood while turning
All of this has just started happening since the weather changing to cold
When it is warm outside, the noises aren’t as bad but they do still somewhat happen
Somewhat loud winding noise from under the hood while turning
All of this has just started happening since the weather changing to cold
When it is warm outside, the noises aren’t as bad but they do still somewhat happen
3 reports
Squealing when accelerating
Honda Accord 2008 Exl v6 sedan 140000 miles
I bought a 2008 Honda Accord exl v6 sedan in good condition. It had 2 gasket/seal leaks, one dripped oil into the alternator so that had to be replaced. Now recently I noticed when accelerating the car makes a high pitch squeal. It only makes this sound under light engine load and stops when the car revs up. I thought the belt might have gotten some oil on it from one of the leaks but I had the belt changed when I got my oil changed. Now I’m not sure what it could be.
14 reports
Car won't start
Honda Accord 2002 EX 138456 miles
I can turn the key and it beeps, the lights on the dashboard come on, my stereo turns on and the clock turns on. There is no clicking or engine isn't turning over. What could be the problem? And would you still recommend jumping it if it doesn't appear to be the battery?
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