2002 Honda Accord Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2002 Honda Accord come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 3.0L V6.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 861398.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Accord, from AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE C32870 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE C32870, AJUSA 16022400 and AJUSA 16022450, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: FOUR SEASONS 85156.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

5 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Accord, from TECHPRO, DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA and 1 other brand. DORMAN 603506 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2002 Accord.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603506, AUTOTECNICA HA0718787 and GPD 2411229, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Accord, from CALORSTAT, DORMAN and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2002 Accord.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0175, DORMAN 54370 and MOTORAD T135.

This table covers the Coolant Water Crossover Mounting sets. Read more

2 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts for the 2002 Honda Accord come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE C17813 and VICTOR REINZ 181016001.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2002 Honda Accord. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2002 Accord.

This group includes US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

7 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2002 Honda Accord come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 3124. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes MOTORAD 3124, MOTORAD 3121 and GATES 31428 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

27 Radiator parts for the 2002 Honda Accord come from 11 brands — DENSO, KOYORAD, TYC and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 2722. Grades run from Premium (All Aluminum Construction) through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by DENSO, KOYORAD, TYC and 7 other brands.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

14 Radiator Cap parts for the 2002 Honda Accord come from 6 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 31412. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and GATES supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0212.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from GATES, MOTORAD, SKP and 3 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 31412.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 2002 Honda Accord — DORMAN 490216.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

17 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Accord, from SKP, GPD, UAC and 4 other brands. DORMAN 620250 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from SKP, GPD and DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 620250.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from UAC, VDO / CONTINENTAL, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 75251 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

5 Radiator Fan Motor parts for the 2002 Honda Accord come from 4 brands — FOUR SEASONS, ACDELCO, TYC and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 35254. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 35254, ACDELCO 1580329 and FOUR SEASONS 35006, among others listed above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

18 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Accord, from CONTINENTAL, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand. GATES 22339 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from CONTINENTAL and DAYCO. A representative part number is CONTINENTAL 52017.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. GATES 22339 is listed in this group.

8 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

One part is listed for the 2002 Honda Accord — DORMAN 927241.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

15 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2002 Honda Accord come from 14 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, GPD and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1580154. 14 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Economy section: 6 options from SKP, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and 3 other brands. SKP SK1580154 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI, FOUR SEASONS and 6 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1580154.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

31 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Accord, from MOTORAD, JAPANESE OE, CALORSTAT and 7 other brands. GATES 33340S carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Heavy Duty, Performance, Premium and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 22 parts from MOTORAD, JAPANESE OE, CALORSTAT and 6 other brands.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

26 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2002 Honda Accord come from 13 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THP505. A list this long means Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal applications vary by configuration — the notes carry the qualifiers.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

13 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Accord, from MOTORAD, DORMAN, GPD and 4 other brands. DORMAN 9025017 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from DORMAN, GPD and FAMOUS BRAND. A representative part number is DORMAN 9025017.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from MOTORAD, GATES, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. MOTORAD CH5157 is listed in this group.