Honda Accord: Brake lights stay on

I notice my brake lights stay on this morning while sending my kid to the nanny. I got it fixed thanks the write up here

The Symptoms:

1. Brake light stay on even after i have the ignition off.
2. Disconnect battery and reconnect it again. - brake light still on
3. A suspicious crayon / candle like in 2 pieces found on my carpet - driver's side.

The Fix:
Replace pedal stopper - simple job, less than 10 seconds, DIY.

The Cost:
PJ Master in Sea Park for RM2 for a compatible.

Honda Accord: Transmission problem

My 2nd week with my power of dreams, everything is working great except the transmission is giving problem.

The Symptoms before ATF change:

1. Shifting N to D, N to R takes longer time to engage into gear, more than 3 seconds
2. Shifting from 1 to 2 slow. it gives a hard shift when I rev on the engine.
3. No burn smell in the ATF - no sign of burn clutch pad though. (this is an important factor to determine if it is an external or internal gearbox problem)

The Symptoms after ATF change:

1.  N to R gear engage normally.
2.  N to D gear still get 2 seconds delay during cold start. It is norm after the warm up.
3. Shifting from 1 to 2 is smooth when I rev the car below 3k
4. Shifting from 1 to 2 is hard when I rev the car over 3k
5. No burn smell in ATF

Possible Causes:
1. Vehicle Speed sensor - written off
2. Transmission Solenoid - written off

3. Worn clutch pad - can't write off entirely - no burn smell from ATF though
4. Dirty ATF - abuse from the previous owner with delay ATF change

The fix:
1.Change 3.5 liter of ATF

The cost:
1. 3.5 liter of Honda ATF Z1 - MYR84 (MYR24 per liter)
2. labor charge - MYR15

My new ride, a Honda Accord 6th Generation

After 2 months of car hunting, I have settled down with a 10 year old Honda Accord. Information and specs about this car is scattered all over in car forums and wiki. I will try my best to organize them in my blog and will be sharing maintenance experience.

Here are some specs:

Engine Capacity: 1997cc

Curb weight (kg) 1,310
HP:148hp

Tyre Specs: 195 65 R15


- Unleaded fuel
- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.8
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- Main 65 liter unleaded fuel tank


Suspension
- Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , wishbone rear suspension independent with coil springs

Exterior
- Body side molding
- Front and rear body color bumpers
- Coefficient of drag: 0.33
- Driver and passenger internally adjustable black door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,796, overall width (mm): 1,786, overall height (mm): 1,445, wheelbase (mm): 2,715, front track (mm): 1,554, rear track (mm): 1,534 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,095
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
- Heat reflective glass
- Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint , pearl paint
- Rear window
- Tinted glass on cabin
- Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,310
- Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe


2000 Honda Accord Interior
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- Element antenna
- Manufacturer's own audio system
- Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 399
- Clock
- Dashboard and floor full console with covered storage box
- Courtesy lights
- Front seats cup holders
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- Driver and passenger front airbag

- 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
- Front seat center armrest
- Lockable glove compartment
- Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats , two head restraints on rear seats
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,016, rear headroom (mm): 955, front hip room (mm): 1,394, rear hip room (mm): 1,374, front leg room (mm): 1,069, rear leg room (mm): 963, front shoulder room (mm): 1,445, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,425 and interior volume (liters): 2,880
- Low fuel level warning
- Low washer fluid level warning
- Vehicle speed proportional power steering
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Bench one-piece three rear seats
- Rear view mirror
- Remote fuel filler door release
- Mechanical remote trunk/hatch release
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Seating: five seats
- Service interval indicator
- Two speakers
- Plastic steering wheel
- Tachometer
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with recirculation setting

Cruising at 110km/h @ 2600rpm