I was wondering if I can get the DIY for steering fluid flush on a 2001 Accord EX-V6 coupe.

And also if I can get the information for the temperature control backlight. Which fuze to check, and also maybe a guide to replace the bulbs if that what needs to be replaced.

Thank you.

PS fluid change. Once per 100K miles, or so, IMHO...

Use a Turnky baster (dont reuse baster, its a car tool). Or Use a hand oil pump (what I used).
You will need, 3-6 Bottles of Honda PS fluid (can not substitute fluids, Use Honda PSF or don't do this!).
If the fluid is dark, or red (tansmition fluid was used), then at least 4 bottle will be needed. If it is vary dark, 6 Bottles.

1) Worm engine up (take a short drive, with lots of turns. Just worm, not hot). Park with the Steering wheel centered.
2) With engine off. Suck/pump PS fluid out. Gently! Make sure you don't poke through the bottom of the tank, as it has a membrane (filter) in the bottom. But do try to get any crud laying, on the membrane, gently!
3) Add new PSF (power steering fluid) ONLY to the MIN mark (about Half the bottle)!
4) Bleeding the air out. Start car. Wait one minute. After that one minute, then turn left and right, 2-3 times. Do not hold long, in the full turn position. Return steering wheel to center. Shut engine off.
5) Repeat items, 2 through 5, till the PSF is clear, as the stuff, from the bottle!
6) Remember, to not use up the last PSF bottle. As it takes almost, a full bottle, to refill, from empty to MAX full.

Also, don't over fill. If you set it to MAX full, when it's COLD, it WILL BE TOO FULL, once the engine fully worms up!!!
Once you think your done (the last drain/refill cycle/Run engine/Bleeding air out). Make sure its at least to the Min. mark. Take a drive. Recheck, and add PSF as needed. Repeat...
It needs to be somewhere between the Min. and Max's. However, Just at or below Max., is probably what most people do...

In my case, I had to do it 12 times (I used 6 bottles, as myn was really really dirty. And yes, my arm was tired, when I was done ;=)...

ok great, I'll try that and let you guys know.

But what about my second issue, does anyone know which fuze to look for, in the case of the backlight for the A/C display...

Thanks.

Its not likely a fuse, but a burnt out bulb. And a pain to change...

I was able to change the backlight, it turns out that it was just the burnt out bulb. Sort of expensive to replace such a small part $8.19. But anyways.

In case any one wants to know.

1) I removed the clock with just a credit card, it just pops right off and disconnected the two wires connected the clock.
2) There is a screw right behind the place where you removed the clock, and unscrewed that. And also unscrew the two screws underneath the front panel facing down.
3) With quite a bit of force I pulled the panel, it was surprisingly tough. I was then able to access the climate control backside. I also removed the wires to this as well.
4) I then unscrewed the gray protective box to get access to the bulbs. Although you could remove the bulbs with removing that gray box, it was easier to remove it. Because the bulbs are also quite tight.
5) For the backlight I sort of guessed that it was the gray bulb because of its location, and checked with a AA battery. Just to make sure the light bulbs will light up with the battery I checked one of the working ones, and it does light up with just 1.5V although very very faint.
6) I replaced the bulb and installed everything else back. Pretty straight forward, but you really do have to use some force on removing that front panel after unscrewing.

Well thanks for your help Bruce.

My next quest will most likely be changing the brake pads...

Did you do the ps flush and if so how did it go?

Total Noob here. This weekend I did the flush with 4 bottles and the fluid was still filthy. I've purchased 4 more bottles. If I continue the flush this weekend I won't have lost all that I did this weekend. I know this is probably a stupid question. Be kind please :-0

mark

The fluid flush was a bit messy, because I didn't know out of which valve the fluid was going to flush out when I started the engine. It comes out of the pipe that goes to the reservoir. But I did place a small container in both spouts just to be safe. Turns out that you only need to remove one of the pipes to get access to the reservoir. I didn't have a small pipe so I thought this might be a better idea. And also I didn't have a turkey baster (I am Indian, we don't cook turkeys, haha), so I did the old school way, of removing one of the pipes and shutting it off with a cloth, and then drain onto another container.

But yea besides a little bit of spill, it went well. And I don't think the PS fluid is corrosive, please correct me if I am wrong. I couldn't get access to certain places where the fluid had leaked, so I just left it.

My fluid was pretty clean, and could clear the difference. Although when driven I couldn't see much difference. I simply changed it because it looked dirty.

Hope this helps.

I was able to change the backlight,...

Well thanks for your help Bruce.

My next quest will most likely be changing the brake pads...

Sound like your going through exactly what I did when I first purchased my 2001...

No problem...

Purchase a hand oil pump from the auto parts store, or get the turkey baster, dont use it for food after!
When the engine is not hot, I'd clean up the PSF. Use a water hose - keep water out of the electrics, etc. ...