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Old 02-28-2011, 11:16 PM
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Hello I just bought a 2004 accord coupe and there is a leak that is right under where the steering colum comes through the firewall. It is at a junction were there is a box with metal lines going in it and out. What could this be? Steering related? Or possible brake related? Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old 03-01-2011, 12:22 AM
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Is this an automatic transmission or manual? Can you see/feel the hydraulic cylinder that is leaking fluid?
 
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Old 03-01-2011, 09:33 AM
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It is an automatic. Yes i can see it and feel it.
 
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Old 03-01-2011, 02:30 PM
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Is there a metal rod sticking out where you have the fluid leak that connects to the brake pedal?
 
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Old 03-02-2011, 07:28 PM
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That rod PA is talking about is inside the car. Is the leak inside the car or is it outside of the firewall?
 
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Old 03-03-2011, 08:32 AM
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It is on the outside of the car.
 
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Old 03-03-2011, 12:55 PM
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The brake proportioning valve is down there somewhere. It's #7 in this picture.
 
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Old 03-03-2011, 03:32 PM
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Okay. Thanks for the help guys I will try to climb under there and take a picture to see I can show the exact location of the leak.
 
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Old 03-03-2011, 06:05 PM
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Here are some pictures I took. It looks to me to be steering related but maybe not.
 
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Old 03-03-2011, 07:08 PM
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What fluid is being held in the reservoir in the upper right of the third picture?

Its hard to tell where you are at in the engine bay. Can you take a picture from further back so we can see the engine?
 


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