Q&A

2003 Honda Accord

Question: The engine is pinging

Question

alfetta, Farmington, CT, January 01, 2012, 11:05

 Rookie

The engine has a pinging, at time it sounds like tiny bells ringing. It is always while the cars is in drive. And It can be heard at crawling low speed but also once I accelerate. Once the engine is warmed up (at time 1/2 hours), it appears to diminish. I don't hear it while in park idling.

1 Answer

Answer It

Flag This

Follow this Question Unfollow this Question

• Answer #1

  mastertech6371 January 01, 2012, 11:13
  

   Master

  could be from octane from the gas you are using. could be timing, which you should have checked both valve and ignition timing. could be a big build up of carbon.

  get this checked as if you let this happen for a long period, it can do internal engine damage to the pistons.

  roy
  Reply
  Flag This
  Like0

• Update PCM software if engine makes noise when accelerating
  If the engine is knocking or pinging when accelerating, the PCM may need updated software.

  Common Problems > Honda Accord

• I want to know if valve adjustments could stop the rings, or valve from clanging
  My cars motor has started clanging its not really bad except for when Im pulling a hill. I was told that it may stop if I got them adjusted and wanted to know if that will work. Someone esle told m...

  Q&A > Honda > 1995 Honda Accord