Nah mate, first reports it was only AT CU2's. Not saying your wrong as your 100% correct that pinging has nothing to do with the transmission, but at the start it seemed to only come from Auto Owners...
I'm going to take a stab and guess NZ? Saw another photo of the car and it's got different rear plates?
http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp5040565399586467095.jpg?width=555
You can just see through the windows to see it hasn't got Recaro's and the Chrome door surrounds - usually black on CL7.
Rear badge is also a good pick up too!
This one is defiantly not a CL7 Euro...
Spot on, Look out for other troubles, like central locking going crazy when driving, interior lights not turning off and the like. This could an all be attributed to the ECM. Make sure you speak to...
This is a pretty expensive code - Lucky you have dealer warranty. I can just about guarantee that the ECM is on it's way, common for ECM/PCM/BCM's to go.
With most insurance companies, you can claim, even if the event falls under subrogation - In most cases, the claim is free is you identify the responsibly party (nil xs) and the subrogation law...
Since your car is brand new, I'd seriously doubt you have a damaged gearbox/engine mount. Still, take it to Honda for some peace of mind. It sounds pretty normal.
It's the drift shafts. The inner CV's wears out. To confirm, Your mechanic will need to remove both drive shafts and inspect the inner cv's and check inside of any wear marks/divets inside the cv...
There is a known issue with the steering rack rubbers with the Accord Euro. Honda Australia knows what it is. All you need to go is change the steering rack ruibbers and it's fixed.
I got them opened up by a headlight company. Cleaned and resealed. No more fogging. I had x2 new headlights from honda due to the fogging up issue. It's just crap/missing sealant from factory - Needs...
UPDATE!! This issue is really getting on my nerves. As the above posts read. I took my 06 Accord Euro back to Honda with the OEM original Front rotors and pads. The front wheels could now spin...