"Becky Mae" <lukychrm@hotmail.com> wrote in news:1140022348.725802.212720
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If they're replacing the EGR just because you have an EGR code then  you
might want to consider another shop. I'd find out exactly what the code
was so, someone here can look it up. The 2000 should have one or more
P#### codes when it codes up.  Even if the light goes out, you might be
able to tell what the code was from a scanner (that the shop has).

The EGR system is more than the valve. A common problem is that the EGR
passages in the engine cake up with carbon so, the EGR valve might be
fine but, the EGR system doesn't work. It's possible to clean the carbon
out if it hasn't gotten too far (if it's completely plugged then there's
no way to get cleaners in there other than pulling the head).  

In the US (most people here seem to be canadian), the single most common
cause of codes today is a bad gas cap. The seal on the cap goes bad and
you get an evaporative emissions code.

You didn't buy the car from this dealer so, they have no vested interest
in covering up problems. You just have to watch for normal repair dude
incompetence. I'm skeptical of bad gas causing a whine. Did you do a
carfax on this car before you bought it? Assuming it's an automatic, I'd
check the transmission fluid level. Power steering pumps will whine if
they're low on fluid too.

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

It will probably turn out to be the alternator whining as it replaces the
charge into the battery at some high-ish rate. As the battery voltage
comes up to normal, the current will drop off and the whine will go
away.

I bought mine new.
At about 30,000mi., the torque converter (part of transmission) was
replaced under warranty. After another 5,000mi., the transmission was
replaced. Both were done under warranty and the warranty was extended to
100,000mi. At about 60,000mi., the EGR was replaced. It too was covered
under warranty. While I like the car, it's always had drivability issues;
e.g. hesitation, slippage in transmission and it still does.
So, if you like the car, you may have to put up with some known defects.
Otherwise, trade it.
Good luck,
TomC

Becky Mae <lukychrm@hotmail.com> wrote in article
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Becky, Please share what you were told and what you were charged
when/if they fixed your car. I have the exact same car with the exact
same problem.

Thanks,
dolph