FINALLY THE ANSWER TO THE SHAKING EUROS (Well my one anyways =P)

[egSi]

hey man, well i contacted Marcus( had bought from him before) he told me try the left(our drivers) side first. if that doesnt fix it, try the other side. So thats what I did, swapped the driver side and its now fixed.

Not sure if u can get it cheaper anywhere, my model is 2003 standard manual. I want interested in saving money, just fixing it. DIY'd it myself too

[Low Toy]

I've noticed most people complaining about this problem have had manuals but I have an '05 auto and I don't think theres a specific speed it happens, it's more so when i'm trying to keep a constant speed... If i'm accelerating or slowing down it disappears, but i'll definitely be trying the aforementioned fixes to see if it helps... I've had my car for two years and it hasn't really got worse, i've just learned to avoid it but when my missus drives my car it's almost unbearable...

[alex804]

I somehow got the same problem 70% when in low speed. 40kmh 1500-2000rpm. Seems like i am in the same boat

[cheapdouchebag]

I thought id just also contribute to some troubleshooting and after a years worth of trying to diagnose my issue.

On most cases, yes it is the driveshaft issue. as Braxta has said it is the wearing out of the housing at the joints. It is believed that the manufactuer design has lead to wear and tear to show symptoms of a worn driveshaft much more revealing that just 'clicks' like other driveshafts.
The best method to repair this is to 'mix and match' with parts from other compatible honda models but most people just either buy reconditioned, 2nd hand or even new parts genuine or aftermarket.

You know that you have a driveshaft problem almost certainly with the accord euros when u take up the car to speeds exceeding 80km/h and it the car shakes upon acceleration.

In my experience, my honda specialist assumed over the phone it was to do with the automatic transmission untill i told him over the phone it was a manual. dont get me wrong his got at least 200 accord euro's he has done in his books. He recomended before telling him the car was manual to change the automatic tranny fluid. So possibly start there if you dont want to get it properly diagnosed by a mechanic. I had my driveshafts replaced and the vigourous shaking after 80km/h disapeared but i still had some shake.

Secondly, its not as common, but certainly still occurs moderatley with accord euros is the VTC actuator failing. one of the symptoms of the vtc failing is at low speed esp aroudn the i-vtec 'points' your car will shake a bit as if the power is bogging. I find that most frequently this occurs after 2.5k and at 4k regardless of how fast your going or how heavy footed you are. that is when the VTC is shown to fail, the variable timing of your car issent working right. your check engine light may not always come on. Sometimes when it gets worse CEL will come on when it is cold, and ull find turning on and off ur car 2-3 times while driving when its warm gets rid of the CEL. If this is the case, get it fixed asap. but if your car runs smooth along the power untill uget to that high speed then u shouldnt have to really worry about it.
vtc actuator seizing up/failing ull find that your car will start up at cold sounding like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1EbpyQWUTM
VTC actuator failing issent soemthing you can leave for a while. get it done asap. reason being is with a vtc actuator seizing. It cant adjust the degrees its supposed to work at, and as a result tightens up ur timing chain. If you leave it too long and drive ur car with it (like i did), most likley that has stretched the F@#$ out of the chain, but chain is still 'tight' with the failure. Once you replace the VTC actuator, the new one will return the timing chain to its original slackness, but as its stressed the guides will be worn and theres more chance of jumping a tooth or more. valves will hit pistons and then bam, engine is blown.


What ive said, is somewhat common with the euros, but not as common as the driveshafts. its just me saying 'it could be this too'. so yeah, also be wary of it because for me to replace:
-timing chain
-tensioner
-guides
-vtc actuator
$1670 the bills come to.

and my euro is now just sitting there in my garage untill tax return time.


Hope this helps, dont mean to rant on and hijack the thread.

[roony]

sigh mine has starting doing this. Rarely go on the freeway so cant say when it started. Shakes alot on hard acceleration after 80km/h. Cruising is fine. Can notice it under hard acceleration even from 20km/h up, but faint. Only 107xxx kms on the clock, 04 manual.

[egSi]

^ replace the drivers side inner CV man.

easy

[roony]

hey guys. Now I have some aftermarket warranty (yea I know shouldnt have) when i bought the car few years back. took it to them, who then gave it to honda to solve. The result was that both drive shafts have to replaced.

However the warranty will only cover one side, so I will have to fork out 495$ (part + labour) for the other. At the moment im disputing this, as I find it unaccetable they can cover one and cite wear and tear excuse for the other.

However, what would you guys suggest if this remains the outcome. Should I fork out 495 or just get one side replaced and see how I go? If one side, is there anyway to determine with driving which one is the wosrt?

Vibration has gotten worse since i last msged. thanks

[Snoop_gee]

has anyone got a place in Melb that can do this?
also is it true that DC5 driveshaft's work ?

[kil41t]

I get a very slight shake going 40km/h to 50km/h. This is with light throttle and the car is only going from 40-50 slowly.

My car is an 04 Euro Lux AUTO.

Is this the drive shaft issue?

[anouky]

would also like the to know the answer to the above ^

[vashcl9]

Im replacing my CV Shafts tonight.

Apparently its a fluent problem with euros.
another solution/suggestion is you can purchase brand new CV Shafts from A&L Drive shafts for $140 each.

[JZ45HO]

Thanks for this thread! Mine used to happen when accelerating between 50-70km/h then it'd smooth out.
Turned out to be my driver's side driveshaft. Got it changed at my last service - $200. 2nd hand spare and 6months warranty.