"Becky Mae" <lukychrm@hotmail.com> wrote in news:1140022348.725802.212720
@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

> I purchased a 2000 Honda Accord EX V6 from a private seller in April
> 2005 with 50K. Since buying this car I have had the EGR valve replaced
> twice, and the check engine light has still come on, only to go back
> off before I can get it to the dealer. My car also has a light whiney
> sound in behind the motor close to the fire wall, sometimes it is
> louder, like when I accelerate. Just last night I was driving home and
> the battery light, brake light, and the door/trunk lights all came on.
>
> I took my car to the dealership this morning, and have yet to hear back
> from them. But they assured me the whining sound was probably just bad
> gas. Telling me that Kentucky gets some of the worst gas. I do not
> think that is a plausible excuse, but OK. I am not car intelligent by
> any means. I have read some of the reviews of the 98-02 Accords, and I
> knew about the EGR valve when I bought the car. Does any of these
> other problems sound familiar to anyone. Have I bought myself a
> lemon?? Any advise would be greatly appreciated!!! I mean GREATLY!!!
>
>
> Thanks
> Becky
>

Apparently it's a chronic problem on Accords.

http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic68212.htm

http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl461d.htm

Remember in the US all cars have an 8 year, 80K mile warrenty on
emissions.