If you find that your car won’t start, and after you jump start it the car immediately dies when removed from the jump source (jump box or another car), then you probably need a new alternator. Your alternator isn’t providing enough power to run the car and charge the battery. This guide will follow a 2004 Honda Accord V6. The process will be very similar for most cars, especially other Hondas but the bolt sizes and locations will vary.

If your brakes are squeaking you need new pads. You already knew that of course. But what if your steering wheel shakes during braking? You need new pads and rotors. Your wheel is shaking because your rotors are warped or otherwise worn. That’s what’s happening in this ’99 Prelude so I’m installing new PowerStop drilled/slotted rotors and PowerStop carbon-fiber ceramic pads. To do this job you mostly need basic tools but I recommend a brake pad spreader as well.

Today I’ll be replacing a starter in a 2004 Honda Accord V6 (7th generation 2003–2007). Replacing a starter is largely the same in most cars but I’ll include specific information like bolt sizes and locations for this car. As always, I’ll include affiliate links to the tools I used. The starter is always attached to the transmission so it’s usually pretty easy to find. In our case it is on the right side of the transmission below and to the left of the the battery.

I tried something new. I wasn’t even going to write about this because it’s such a simple fix but I wanted to try out my new GoPro so I made a video instead! BUT if you came here actually wanting to know how to do this but don’t want to watch a video (I hear ya) then I’ll take care of that too. Get under your car, bring a 17mm socket wrench with you.

So the check engine light came on in your car? Don’t ignore it! This calls for an OBD scanner. You can read the codes yourself with this tool or you can stop by an auto parts store and use theirs (for free in most cases). This car is a 1999 Honda Prelude so the on-board diagnostics port is by the passenger’s feet. In your car it may be near the driver’s feet instead.

While rooting out the “clunking” sound my 2004 Accord has been making I noticed a very worn looking transmission mount. We can see it is torn in at least 2 places. These mounts are cheap but very important. So let’s replace it. To access it I’ll need to remove this air intake. Before I unbolt the mount, I’ll need to support the transmission from below by placing this jack with a piece of wood up against the bottom of the transmission.

Today I’m going to restore these aluminum wheels. These are OEM 16” x 7.5" Honda S2000 wheels. They’re made in Japan by Enkei. They’re pretty sought after but I got this set for $120 on Craigslist because they are in rough shape and have no tires. The plan: 🔹Sand the failed clear coat 🔹Fill in the curb gouged edges 🔹Prime, paint and clear coat Here are the supplies I’ll be using.

2004 Honda Accord outside of a detail shop This is my 2004 Accord. It has been my daily driver for 6 years. It has 285k miles. Everything works and it’s great — except that lately the throttle has been… weird. It starts jerky and doesn’t cruise at a consistent speed even if I am very smooth with my pedal input. I hooked up my OBD reader (on-board diagnostic reader) to see if I had any error codes.

I’m going to show you how to restore the lower plastic trim on this ‘99 Honda Prelude but the process will be the same on most cars. Everyone knows that the Honda Prelude is one of humanity’s finest achievements. In terms of engineering, style and heritage it has few rivals — But sadly the last one rolled off the assembly line in 2001. Those of us who own one today have a moral obligation to maintain it.