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#6812 of 6821 Re: boug985..clear coat [pchiu] by masoudm Jan 26, 2009 (5:47 am)
Replying to: pchiu (Jul 12, 2002 11:28 am) I just purchased Honda Pilot 09 Grand Touring,and the salesman insisted to buy the ARMORALL paint and leather protection for $444.00,and then he handed me few packages of the product also.Now they are applying it to the car,and he said i never need to do any waxing ever again,and the paint is protected from acid rain,bird droppings,etc. This morning i left him a msg.to hold off,and the purchase happened at late hours of last night.In addition they are trying to sell me extended warranty for 7 years or 100k.miles whichever comes first,and if i don't use the warranty then they pay me back in full it is $1600.00 What do you think? Replies to this message: bigdadi118 (Jan 26, 2009 7:38 am) kipk (Jan 27, 2009 3:00 am)
#6813 of 6821 Re: boug985..clear coat [masoudm] by bigdadi118 Jan 26, 2009 (7:38 am)
Replying to: masoudm (Jan 26, 2009 5:47 am) You can buy online at much cheaper price re Honda Care Extended Warranty, except you're in a couple states (CA is one) that prohibit it.   All those undercoat, alarm, paint sealants are money making machines for dealers.
#6814 of 6821 Re: boug985..clear coat [masoudm] by kipk Jan 27, 2009 (3:00 am)
Replying to: masoudm (Jan 26, 2009 5:47 am) I believe in extended warranties for modern cars. There are just too many things that can go wrong, and expensive to fix. We have used the EW on both our Pilot and CR-V.   However I agree with bigdadi. All the add on items are money makers for dealers.   $1600 seems way too high for an Extended warranty. That price can be negotiated to something less than $1000. If not find another dealer.   Mequires [SP] products are used by "Classic Car" people on their show cars. They make a real good leather cleaner/protector, and it can be purchased at Walmart and auto stores for less than $10. Meguires also makes real good cleaners,Waxes, polishes,and other compounds to protect the paint and can be purchased for less than 10 bucks.   Another product that works good for us is "Nu Finish". Goes on and off easy and last (beads water) a long time. Again, Walmart or most any auto store.   Car sales are in a slump right now. That dealer should be more than happy to negotiate the EW with you. If not, find another dealer.   Best deals on cars are generally found by negotiating thru the dealer's internet sales.   You can use Edmunds for that. They will tell you the dealers nearest you that have internet capabilities and an internet manager. Get their prices and buy from the lowest bidder. You can get it serviced at any Honda dealer.   Kip
#6815 of 6821 Spare Key for my wallet by kgrealish Mar 01, 2009 (12:21 pm)
I just bought a 2009 Pilot and love it. Over the years, I've formed the habit of keeping a spare key in my wallet (having been trained by my own forgetfulness ...). Just stopped by home depot and was informed that they couldn't make a spare because they didn't have any blanks and they suggested that I'd have to go to the dealer. My question is whether anyone knows if I can get a spare key for the Pilot that doesn't have the "plastic head" so that it would sit nice a flat in my wallet.   Thanks, Kevin Replies to this message: bigdadi118 (Mar 01, 2009 6:41 pm) fred25 (Mar 04, 2009 1:36 pm)
#6816 of 6821 Re: Spare Key for my wallet [kgrealish] by bigdadi118 Mar 01, 2009 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: kgrealish (Mar 01, 2009 12:21 pm) Call around the locksmiths in your area. I know I can make one without the plastic which can only open the lockdoors but not starting the car.   Besides without the plastic head thus less bulky to stay in the wallet.
#6817 of 6821 Re: Spare Key for my wallet [kgrealish] by fred25 Mar 04, 2009 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: kgrealish (Mar 01, 2009 12:21 pm) Please keep in mind that you may need the large headed key because it contains a chip that prevents someone from copying your key and driving off with your vehicle.
#6818 of 6821 A/C problem by rossd Mar 20, 2009 (9:28 pm)
Have a 2003 Honda Pilot EX. Recently, the A/C stopped workinjg. The front and the rear blowers only blow ambient air. No cooling.The compressor (clutch) does not make a clicking sound when I turn on A/C. All other controls work fine. Have checked most fuses, They tested ok. Tried swapping some relays (under hood), but did not help. Any pointers will be appreciated.
#6819 of 6821 malfunction indicator lamp by devie Oct 20, 2009 (1:41 pm)
hi guys.,i got a 2003 honda pilot,mileage now is about 67,000.i noticed recently that my "malfunction indicator lamp" light was on.i did not notice anything wrong in the car.i dont want to go to the dealership right away because aside from being afraid to be charged big time,i dont have any warranty anymore. i tried to checked the fuel cap,tighten it ,but still the warning sign was still on. i hope somebody can give me an advice regarding this problem.tahnks and more power. Replies to this message: mes2 (Oct 20, 2009 5:45 pm) rossd (Oct 21, 2009 8:45 am)
#6820 of 6821 Re: malfunction indicator lamp [devie] by mes2 Oct 20, 2009 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: devie (Oct 20, 2009 1:41 pm) Not a very technical answer, but the technician at the dealership told me (after I paid $75 for them to tell me my gas cap wasn't on tight enough!) that once that light is tripped for that reason, it sometimes takes two fill ups for it to go out. That doesn't help much if there's something really wrong with the car though.
#6821 of 6821 Re: malfunction indicator lamp [devie] by rossd Oct 21, 2009 (8:45 am)
Replying to: devie (Oct 20, 2009 1:41 pm) I had a similar problem a few weeks ago. Mine went away after driving for a couple of hundred miles, so the dealer could not diagnose (read the code) the problem. If the light is still showing up, I suggest you find a local mechanic who might read the code free for you. The 2003 Pilots have "ERG valve" problems, and the factory has extended the warranty to, I believe, 8 years or 80,000 miles. Good luck!!

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