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Hello everyone,

I own a Honda Accord 2.0L (small engine).

Initially, there was no check engine light. However, on Monday, when I started the car, I heard a very loud rattling noise. I didn’t want to risk driving it and potentially worsening the problem. My friend, who is also my mechanic, came over and drove the car to his shop. He diagnosed the issue as a broken damper inside the engine. He replaced the damper, and I also had the oil changed (I always use the recommended 5W-20 oil).

Although the rattling noise has reduced significantly, it’s still present.

After the repair, I experienced an issue where the car hesitates. I initially suspected a misfire, and the car threw code P2413. I also noticed bubbling in the coolant reservoir when I got back, possibly due to air pockets, although the temperature gauge stayed at the middle.

What could be the cause of these issues, and what solutions would you recommend? I’ve read that the EGR valve might need cleaning.

Attached is the scan result for reference.

jceesquare nurey kingreign conner44

Hello my Oyaa, be like una dey busy o..

Anyway, I cleaned the EGRV connector and that error is gone.

My issue now is overheating, after that fix mentioned above in my previous post, the hose that goes into the reserve radiator tank brings out steam and you can tell from the radiator hose that the engine is overheating.

I do not have any CEL, and my thermostat and fan works like factory default.

I'm not sure my thermostat is stuck close because the lower radiator house is also warm.

My temperature gauge is normal but I know the engine is overheating or close to it or maybe it's my mind.


Ps: I bled the cooling system 2 days ago.

remi4ever:
jceesquare nurey kingreign conner44

Hello my Oyaa, be like una dey busy o..

Anyway, I cleaned the EGRV connector and that error is gone.

My issue now is overheating, after that fix mentioned above in my previous post, the hose that goes into the reserve radiator tank brings out steam and you can tell from the radiator hose that the engine is overheating.

I do not have any CEL, and my thermostat and fan works like factory default.

I'm not sure my thermostat is stuck close because the lower radiator house is also warm.

My temperature gauge is normal but I know the engine is overheating or close to it or maybe it's my mind.


Ps: I bled the cooling system 2 days ago.

1. are you using water or coolant?

2. is there significant reduction in the liquid in the radiator?

remi4ever:
jceesquare nurey kingreign conner44

Hello my Oyaa, be like una dey busy o..

Anyway, I cleaned the EGRV connector and that error is gone.

My issue now is overheating, after that fix mentioned above in my previous post, the hose that goes into the reserve radiator tank brings out steam and you can tell from the radiator hose that the engine is overheating.

I do not have any CEL, and my thermostat and fan works like factory default.

I'm not sure my thermostat is stuck close because the lower radiator house is also warm.

My temperature gauge is normal but I know the engine is overheating or close to it or maybe it's my mind.


Ps: I bled the cooling system 2 days ago.

Why do you think your engine is overheating when the temp guage says otherwise?

Except your believe your temperature guage is not working correctly.

thebigkendo:
Why do you think your engine is overheating when the temp guage says otherwise?

Except your believe your temperature guage is not working correctly.

My guage works correctly. I have read some articles on quora and reddit thay says that. Like I said, maybe it is just me. My temp guage stops at the middle.

nurey:
1. are you using water or coolant?

2. is there significant reduction in the liquid in the radiator?

1. Water

2. Just a little, i had to top it yesterday when I got back. I'll study it again today to see if it shorts.

remi4ever:
1. Water

2. Just a little, i had to top it yesterday when I got back. I'll study it again today to see if it shorts.

lets start from the easiest.

since you are using water, i suspect the hose that connects the radiator to the reservoir tank has loose clips. try and get clips and retighten on both ends, if done and the reservior is now boiling then we can say problem dey.

nurey:
lets start from the easiest.

since you are using water, i suspect the hose that connects the radiator to the reservoir tank has loose clips. try and get clips and retighten on both ends, if done and the reservior is now boiling then we can say problem dey.

I checked, it doesn't i have tightened it again though and i also cleaned the little debris on the radiator's cap.

remi4ever:
Hello my Oyaa, be like una dey busy o..

Anyway, I cleaned the EGRV connector and that error is gone.

My issue now is overheating, after that fix mentioned above in my previous post, the hose that goes into the reserve radiator tank brings out steam and you can tell from the radiator hose that the engine is overheating.

I do not have any CEL, and my thermostat and fan works like factory default.

I'm not sure my thermostat is stuck close because the lower radiator house is also warm.

My temperature gauge is normal but I know the engine is overheating or close to it or maybe it's my mind.


Ps: I bled the cooling system 2 days ago.

1. Check your temperature reading with your scanner to confirm if it corresponds with the guage reading.

2. Confirm your radiator cap is fine.

3. Confirm what temperature your fan kicks in. Sometimes the tip of your coolant temperature sensor might be crusty and giving false reading (especially if you're using water or cheap coolant). You might have to clean or replace for better readings.

remi4ever:
jceesquare nurey kingreign conner44

Hello my Oyaa, be like una dey busy o..

Anyway, I cleaned the EGRV connector and that error is gone.

My issue now is overheating, after that fix mentioned above in my previous post, the hose that goes into the reserve radiator tank brings out steam and you can tell from the radiator hose that the engine is overheating.

I do not have any CEL, and my thermostat and fan works like factory default.

I'm not sure my thermostat is stuck close because the lower radiator house is also warm.

My temperature gauge is normal but I know the engine is overheating or close to it or maybe it's my mind.


Ps: I bled the cooling system 2 days ago.

Every hot radiator will bring out steam. It is called "overheating" not just heating. Water steams when hot. Normal operating temperature of most engine is around 90degrees. That is very close to boiling. This means your engine and radiator is supposed to get VERY hot, but will not boil. If your radiator and engine is not getting very hot, you have a problem. If your engine coolant is boiling, you have a problem. If you temperature indicator is within normal, I don't see any overheating here. You do not have overheating..
Your car seems normal to me.

nurey:
1. are you using water or coolant?

2. is there significant reduction in the liquid in the radiator?

This means leakage, not overheating.

nurey:
lets start from the easiest.

since you are using water, i suspect the hose that connects the radiator to the reservoir tank has loose clips. try and get clips and retighten on both ends, if done and the reservior is now boiling then we can say problem dey.

He never said his coolant is boiling.

Macmilla:
Every hot radiator will bring out steam. It is called "overheating" not just heating. Water steams when hot. Normal operating temperature of most engine is around 90degrees. That is very close to boiling. This means your engine and radiator is supposed to get VERY hot, but will not boil. If your radiator and engine is not getting very hot, you have a problem. If your engine coolant is boiling, you have a problem. If you temperature indicator is within normal, I don't see any overheating here. You do not have overheating..
Your car seems normal to me.

Tor, thanks boss.

Case closed. Na economy make me dey paranoid.

😂

jceesquare:
1. Check your temperature reading with your scanner to confirm if it corresponds with the guage reading.

2. Confirm your radiator cap is fine.

3. Confirm what temperature your fan kicks in. Sometimes the tip of your coolant temperature sensor might be crusty and giving false reading (especially if you're using water or cheap coolant). You might have to clean or replace for better readings.

This guy has never said a single thing that indicates overheating. He basically said his temperature is normal. Why are we giving him all this long sermon that will only end up scaring him?
1. He said his temperature gauge works fine.
2. If his cap is bad, the overheating or coolant leak will be obvious to him.
3. He basically said his fan works normally. If it doesn't, his temperature gauge will tell him.

Remi4ever if you gauge starts moving up from zero when your car is cold and stops around the middle mark and then maintains that point no matter how long you drive, with your fan kicking on and off, YOU DO NOT HAVE OVERHEATING PROBLEM.

Macmilla:
He never said his coolant is boiling.

sit this one out, nobody dey follow you drag anything

nurey:
sit this one out, nobody dey follow you drag anything

You can't give wrong or unnecessary advice and then complain when you are called to order. Everything posted on this forum is subject to criticism and/or verification. If you do not like it, please stop commenting or stop giving advice.

Macmilla:
You can't give wrong or unnecessary advice and then complain when you are called to order. Everything posted on this forum is subject to criticism and/or verification. If you do not like it, please stop commenting or stop giving advice.

yes sir Mr high and mighty

nurey:
yes sir Mr high and mighty

I will advise you to take a chill pill. We are all learning here. Learn and move on. I am also learning.

Macmilla:
I will advise you to take a chill pill. We are all learning here. Learn and move on. I am also learning.

Good that you are learning, when you want to learn ask the right questions and stop attacking people unnecessarily. It wont take you 10mins to start reading from the beginning and ask relevant questions, instead of jumping the gun.

Make una no quarrel abeg..

We're all learning here. Interestingly I also help people with their car issues sometimes.

Nobody is an island of knowledge.

Macmilla:
This guy has never said a single thing that indicates overheating. He basically said his temperature is normal. Why are we giving him all this long sermon that will only end up scaring him?
1. He said his temperature gauge works fine.
2. If his cap is bad, the overheating or coolant leak will be obvious to him.
3. He basically said his fan works normally. If it doesn't, his temperature gauge will tell him.

Remi4ever if you gauge starts moving up from zero when your car is cold and stops around the middle mark and then maintains that point no matter how long you drive, with your fan kicking on and off, YOU DO NOT HAVE OVERHEATING PROBLEM.

Funny how you would stay behind your keyboard and confidently confirm his car is fine when he himself confirmed it's overheating.
Wish him the best though.

I also noticed the same issue with my Honda Accord Eod each time I drive a short distance I noticed that my water hose becomes very hot but temperature gauge is still at the middle.

jceesquare:
Funny how you would stay behind your keyboard and confidently confirm his car is fine when he himself confirmed it's overheating.
Wish him the best though.

"the hose that goes into the reserve radiator tank brings out steam and you can tell from the radiator hose that the engine is overheating." Is this what you are calling overheating? So you can't see the problem with this statement? You can not see confusion and ignorance in this comment? Anyways, I'm not ready for any arguments. Continue with your advice.

Macmilla:
"the hose that goes into the reserve radiator tank brings out steam and you can tell from the radiator hose that the engine is overheating." Is this what you are calling overheating? So you can't see the problem with this statement? You can not see confusion and ignorance in this comment? Anyways, I'm not ready for any arguments. Continue with your advice.

The earlier you learn to take owner's word with a pinch of salt until you physically inspect and diagnose car yourself, the better.
Every remote diagnosis done here can never be 100% accurate, we can only give a broad area to look at.
But we move.
Do you.

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Hello guys, something strange is happening.

My spark plug does not fire well and I decided to change them.

After trying 2 sets of new ngk plugs the car refuses to start. If I plug back the old ones. It'll start at once.

Today I got the original denso and it did a hard start but managed to start and it drove well.

Now I'm trying to start it, but It is not responding. If I plug in the old plug. It would respond at once.

Image one is the picture of the old plug. I got the exact iridium ngk replacement.

Modified : I replaced the new with the old one by one but same thing.

The old plug does have washers. I'm thinking of removing washers from the new ones.
This matter is strange..

jceesquare nurey conner44 macmilla

In my own case, I bought brand new expensive plugs and my fuel consumption increased. But when I put back the old one, it because normal again. Like I'm not understanding o

remi4ever:
Hello guys, something strange is happening.

My spark plug does not fire well and I decided to change them.

After trying 2 sets of new ngk plugs the car refuses to start. If I plug back the old ones. It'll start at once.

Today I got the original denso and it did a hard start but managed to start and it drove well.

Now I'm trying to start it, but It is not responding. If I plug in the old plug. It would respond at once.

Image one is the picture of the old plug. I got the exact iridium ngk replacement.

Modified : I replaced the new with the old one by one but same thing.

The old plug does have washers. I'm thinking of removing washers from the new ones.
This matter is strange..

jceesquare nurey conner44 macmilla

Any check engine codes?

Macmilla:
Any check engine codes?

None at all.. If I install the new ones weird things begin to happen.

Airbag light comes on, key light blinks on dash.

A P1659 code also comes up I think.

remi4ever:
None at all.. If I install the new ones weird things begin to happen.

Airbag light comes on, key light blinks on dash.

A P1659 code also comes up I think.

This is really weird. I think your problem is electrical. Your plugs might not be the culprit. Please meet a very good electrician.

Macmilla:
This is really weird. I think your problem is electrical. Your plugs might not be the culprit. Please meet a very good electrician.

I do not have any electrical issue whatsoever.

The wiring harness of the car is intact. No CEL.

The issue is actually weird.