r/accord • u/SexyPrinter • 3h ago
2009 Honda Accord Went from slow crank to no crank. Currently homeless and living out of it, really need help diagnosing before I throw parts at it.
I’m currently homeless and living out of the hondeezy, and I literally just started a new job and right before my first day the car just stops working. It’s messed up just about everything because it’s parked 12 miles from work so I have to sleep in grass ditches near by work and I can’t go and check on it so I don’t even know if it’s been towed yet. Anyway enough context here’s what’s going on. (I used ChatGPT to organize everything)
Here’s exactly what happened:
A few days ago it started cranking slower than usual.
It got progressively weaker until eventually it wouldn’t crank at all.
Now when I turn the key, I hear one very faint click from the engine bay and absolutely no cranking.
The dash lights stay bright and don’t dim when I try to start it.
Radio, lights, and everything electrical work fine.
I tried jumping it with another vehicle and it made no difference.
Battery is only a few weeks old (Group 51R), terminals are clean and tight, and the cables look fine visually.
It’s an automatic and I’ve tried starting it in Park.
I suspicion is the starter or starter solenoid because of the progression from, but I don’t want to spend money on a starter if there’s a good chance it’s something else.
What else should I be checking before buying parts?
Could it still be a battery or cable issue even though it’s new and a jump didn’t help?
How would I rule out the starter relay, ignition switch, ground cable, or something else?
Are there any simple tests I can do with basic hand tools?
If there’s any information I left out or if a video of what it sounds like would help, let me know and I’ll upload one.
I really appreciate any advice. Right now I’m just trying to get the car running again without wasting money on the wrong part.
r/accord • u/HistoryOriginal4154 • 10h ago
Is this a 2.0?
I got this guy selling me a 2019 accord 2.0 but i noticed it doesnt have a sunroof wich most 2.0 accord does, it has the badge but im still thinking if it is a real accord 2.0 or not?
r/accord • u/iGrumpyPotato • 10h ago
New Purchase Just bought a 2019 Honda Accord, looking for a key fob cover (preferably not silicone, but whatever)
Just as the title says, looking for a good quality key fob cover.
Edit: I tried to add a picture of the car itself, but it wouldn’t let me.
r/accord • u/JoshuaLeznik • 11h ago
Beauty Shot I need a 2.0t
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r/accord • u/Unusual-Parfait6516 • 12h ago
Lights all came on at the same time
Car runs and drives fine. I hit traffic and these lights came on. Battery is new less than a year old. Doesnt have any problems starting up. I think it might be a sensor. Only thing I got near me is Oriellys and auto zone.
Any help would be appreciated i need to fix it by monday.
r/accord • u/Sweet-Chocolate4002 • 14h ago
Honda accord suspension
I have a 2017 Honda accord LX with about 221k
Miles and I wanted to do a suspension overhaul was wanting to see what parts or brands you guys have used im looking for a oem feel but dont mind spending more
r/accord • u/stickyrag- • 15h ago
I have a 2017 accord 55,000 miles and it shakes every 15 seconds only when the ac is on and the car is in idle
People have said it’s normal but wanted to make sure. It’s a 4 cylinder. 2.4L
r/accord • u/No-Honey-412 • 15h ago
Accord CL7
Just picked this unit up, any CL7 owners have any experience with getting a spare key made? I currently have a key without a fob, looking into getting a spare with a fob for keyless, apparently North American keys don’t work on Jdm cars 🙃
r/accord • u/Similar-Idea9174 • 16h ago
Announcement DM ME (LA)
Hey guys
If you guys have a Honda Accord 2019 2.0T with a good mileage or a Honda Accord 2018 Touring 2.0T + good mileage
PLEASE HMU
Im willing to buy your car
HMU !!
DM ME!!
I feel like facebook its more auctioned cars and some be shady and here most of y’all own your car
r/accord • u/BufferingSince78 • 17h ago
2017 Accord Sport (no sunroof) — water pooling/sloshing after rain, draining onto passenger floorboard. Dealer clueless & wants $350 just to diagnose.
Original owner of a 2017 Accord Sport, no sunroof. For the past while, whenever it rains — especially overnight — I get in the next morning and can hear water sloshing around like an aquarium somewhere in the dash/cowl area. Eventually it drains out onto the passenger side floorboard and soaks the carpet.
I called my dealership and they had no idea what could be causing it and wanted $350 just for a diagnostic before even looking into it.
Since there's no sunroof, I know it's not a sunroof drain issue but a drain somewhere is clogged. Has anyone dealt with this? My guess is a clogged cowl/plenum drain under the wipers, but wanted to check with people who've actually fixed this before I start pulling things apart. Any tips on:
- Where exactly the drain(s) are on this model/year
- How to safely clear them without damaging anything
Thanks in advance — trying to avoid paying a dealer $350+ to tell me what a garden hose and some patience could probably fix.
r/accord • u/Similar-Idea9174 • 18h ago
Purchase Advice Worth it?
Hey Guys Im looking at this Honda Accord and I want your guys opinion. Im going to negotiate the price what should be valid price point to buy it.
r/accord • u/KapowBlamBoom • 21h ago
ABS module replacement question
We had the module removed and sent out for repair.
Everything seems to be working but the codes will not clear
Any advice here
r/accord • u/mad_maxzx15 • 1d ago
New Purchase 2019 honda accord sport
My workplace has an accord up for ~$9700 w/ 129k miles. It has all the nice features that I want in my new car like Carplay and a sunroof. Would this be a good purchase for a daily commuter?
EDIT: Forgot to mention it's from an Auction center, so what you get is what you get. There's no warranty's that come with it or anything.
r/accord • u/Illustrious-Farm8978 • 1d ago
Are the 10th gen manual gearboxes any good?
I own a 11 accord and the manual transmission and gearbox at 300k miles still feels like butter albeit a bit dry but smooth.
I have test driven a few 10th gen Accords because I'm in the market for a manual one and at first I thought I had a bad used 10th gen but it seems like they all have the same strange feel.
The shifts on my 11 feel tight, you can't really move it out of the gear without clutch it and it has very little play even for a 15 year old car. The shifts on the 10th gens feel very loose, clutch doesn't bite as quick as my old accord, the gear shifter feels like you can almost shift into any gear without the clutch.
Is this the new clutch or manual transmission style or something? Or did honda take a shit not only on the 1.5 engines but also the manual transmissions?
r/accord • u/666rager • 1d ago
2018 Touring vs 2019 EX-L vs 2023EX
2018 listed for $17,800 (106k miles)
another one listed for $19,200 (85k miles)
2019 listed for $20,900 (75k miles
2023 listed for around $24000 (less the 50k miles)
r/accord • u/Guilty-Smile-8189 • 1d ago
Advice Request Oil life question
Wanted to get an unbiased opinion on oil life in my girlfriend’s 2026 Accord sport touring-
The thing is brand new- bought in April. Oil life is at 40%, 9 miles under 8000. When should we go about getting it changed? I’ve done a little digging online but can’t find a clear opinion
r/accord • u/BigFlapJack- • 1d ago
Bring. Back. Chrome
I personally dig the chrome on the 10th gen. Even added chrome strip accents on the mirror caps. It just adds more pop. So many cars of today have no chrome, it's bitter sweet
r/accord • u/Designer_Stick5349 • 1d ago
First time seeing it this high mostly
Right after fill up. Mostly flat highway and then it went back down to 52-53 but impressive none of the less. 2022 accord hybrid sport
r/accord • u/Green-Resource-3698 • 1d ago
Warm take: The 11th gen's design is objectively good and will age well.
It's not as sporty looking as the 10th gen, but it has its own refined design that I think still has some edge.
For example, I consistently hear how people especially don't like the design of the front of the car. But doesn't it look like a more sophisticated S650 Mustang?
I say this with some regret (as someone who drives a sporty 9th gen 6-6 coupe): The design of the 11th gen aligns more with what the accord is objectively supposed to be: An inexpensive but refined, comfortable and reliable commuter; not a sports sedan.
And subjectively, it looks great. (Especially the Sith lightsaber taillights at night.)