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Re: Honda Recalls [mes2] by kipk
Sep 28, 2008 (1:52 am)
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Replying to: mes2 (Sep 27, 2008 8:32 pm)

WOW ! We have an 03 Pilot also, so your post got my attention.
I agree that most transmission deaths are somewhat dignified. Never heard of one trying to take the owner with them.
 
I would certainly think that HONDA Corporate would want a close look at yours, as it appears to be a very dangerous failure. They might just wish to quietly slip a new one in at little or no charge.
 
How many miles on your Pilot when this happened.
 
Kip
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Has anybody heard back by kipk
Sep 30, 2008 (2:14 am)
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from Honda, concerning the locking transmissions?
 
Kip
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Re: Has anybody heard back [kipk] by mes2
Oct 02, 2008 (5:53 pm)
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Replying to: kipk (Sep 30, 2008 2:14 am)

Honda is picking up the entire cost on a new transmission after the service manager lobbied on our behalf. We had the Honda recall work done in 2004 and have taken immaculate care of our vehicle service wise . The original recall was for issues with second gear and when it was pulled from my vehicle earlier this week, it showed serious damage. My auto has $175K miles on it.
 
I'm still concerned that this could happen to someone else. My car came to a complete stop in less than 20 feet by literally bouncing down the road since the wheels locked and stopped turning. I'm fearful that a terrible accident is forthcoming for someone.
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Re: Has anybody heard back [mes2] by kipk
Oct 03, 2008 (1:49 am)
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Replying to: mes2 (Oct 02, 2008 5:53 pm)

Yep , locking up trany could be a scary ordeal. Glad you have a good end of story.
 
My, now, 88 year old mom bought a new Explorer in 1995. Odometer is now in the high 90Ks. She replaced the first trany at around 60K and the next at around 90K.
 
Ford did nothing to help.
 
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Pilot 2004 trannys by don132
Oct 07, 2008 (3:50 pm)
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I'm wondering if anyone else had this problem.
 
My transmission is making weird noise when switching gears. I got 130k. I went to the dealer they told me that it wasn't on the recall list and I need a new tranny. I ask them to purge the oil for now and I will see what I'll do later. It seems to have solve the problem for now. Is there an additive that I should use to extend its life expectancy or should I run it like until it get worst?
 
Thanks
 
Don
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Re: Pilot 2004 trannys [don132] by kipk
Oct 08, 2008 (4:22 am)
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Replying to: don132 (Oct 07, 2008 3:50 pm)

Don,
 
Just curious.
Did you keep up with the recommended transmission servicing?
 
Thinking that IF NOT, the tranny fluid may have indeed been causing the problem.
 
My dealer didn't change the rear end dope in our 03 pilot at the 15K service and at about 18K it started making noises when going around corners. Changing out the rear end dope "Fixed" the problem. Car now has near 33K with no farther problem from that area.
 
Kip
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Re: Pilot 2004 trannys [kipk] by don132
Oct 09, 2008 (1:29 pm)
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Replying to: kipk (Oct 08, 2008 4:22 am)

No I haven't. I bought it used, it had 110k on it.
So you think that by purging the old oil it would cure my problem?
The dealer told me it would be like using a band aid.
What do you mean by rear end dope? Is it the differentiel?
 
Thanks
 
Don
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Re: Pilot 2004 trannys [don132] by kipk
Oct 10, 2008 (2:34 am)
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Replying to: don132 (Oct 09, 2008 1:29 pm)

Don,
 
The dealer may be right. Only time will tell.
 
On 4WD models, the rear differential dope needs to be drained and refilled with the proper lubricant, every 15,000 miles. If you don't wish to pay a dealer to do it, you can buy the lubricant from the dealer and do it yourself.
 
IF you car was maintained at a Honda dealer, it should be available for any Honda dealer, Nation Wide , to pull it up on their computer and see what has been done.
 
Did you purchase it from a Honda dealer?
 
Kip

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