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Re: 2005 Honda Pilot 3 electrical issues [bridgesj]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 03, 2008 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: bridgesj (Dec 03, 2008 7:59 pm)
1. Did you check the spare?
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- #2976 of 3181
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [strokeoluck2]
by poodog13
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Dec 04, 2008 (7:23 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 03, 2008 9:33 am)
Seems crazy to me to install tranny and power steering coolers simply to tow an 18' boat that probably weights around 2k lbs for 5-10 miles. I could see if you were towing a 22' boston whaler to the shore, but not for what you are going to be doing.
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- #2977 of 3181
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [strokeoluck2]
by cecill
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Dec 04, 2008 (7:34 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 03, 2008 9:33 am)
For short runs in Minnesota I think you can get by with just a hitch installed. I ordered on line a Draw Tite hitch and electrical pig tail that plugged in on my 2004 Pilot. Total cost was $155 and that included shipping. . It required removing two bolts to the rear tow hook and installing four bolts. Simple job that took 20 minutes. I ordered it from (ETRAILER.COM). Hope this helps.
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- #2978 of 3181
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [strokeoluck2]
by normh
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Dec 04, 2008 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 03, 2008 9:33 am)
I have an ' 03 pilot with extended warranty. I bought the factory trailer tow package from H and A for less than $600 and this is why I did it; I was told that if I had any warranty issues relating to the transmission or power steering and did not have the factory kit, it would void the warranty of those items. I tow a 2800# boat less than 10 miles and have since 2003 and have never had any problems.
Regards.....
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- #2979 of 3181
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [cecill]
by strokeoluck2
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Dec 05, 2008 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: cecill (Dec 04, 2008 7:34 am)
Thanks guys. I tend to agree with you. Maybe if we think about hauling it way up north I would get the coolers installed. For now I'm going to take a stab at putting this thing on myself for a few hundred bucks.
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [strokeoluck2]
by joemama33
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Dec 05, 2008 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 05, 2008 6:13 am)
If the Honda techs ever ask what the hitch is for when you have the Pilot in for service, be sure to tell them it's for a bike rack. 
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- #2981 of 3181
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Re: Fuel smell in the cabin, anyone? [hos]
by bandajuan
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Dec 21, 2008 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: hos (Dec 03, 2007 4:02 pm)
Hos, I see your post from last year. I have an 08 pilot and have been experiencing the same problem over the past month. It's been a horror story. Did you ever come up with an answer? Could use your advice if you have any?
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- #2982 of 3181
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [poodog13]
by sddeb
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Dec 21, 2008 (12:36 pm)
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Replying to: poodog13 (Dec 04, 2008 7:23 am)
We want to put the hitch on our '03 Pilot because we want a bike rack. The hitch is about $275 at the dealer, but they are charging about the same again to install. Any suggestions on where to take it? We don't need the wiring, etc., because we aren't actually towing anything, just attaching at Thule or Yakima rack for 4 bikes.
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- #2983 of 3181
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [sddeb]
by strokeoluck2
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Dec 21, 2008 (4:53 pm)
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Replying to: sddeb (Dec 21, 2008 12:36 pm)
As you've seen from my previous post, I'm no hitch expert. However, I took the other person's advice and checked out etrailer.com and wound up purchasing everything I needed from them. I absolutely love their website. They have brief videos that clearly show you how to install their products. On a Pilot they sure make it look easy. Looks like the hardest part of the install will be cleaning the floor of my garage before I get down there to work on this thing. And their customer service was awesome. I emailed them a question about hitch accessories and within several hours they replied back (a real, live person with an "American" name) with links to the products I needed to purchase, as well as a few alternatives.
Of course with my luck I'll mess something up on the install and wind up doing it three times - but that's usually my problem.
I spent $215 on the hitch, receiver, two different size balls (yes I know that sounds funny) and wiring harness. Shipping was free.
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Re: Fuel smell in the cabin, anyone? [bandajuan]
by hos
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Dec 21, 2008 (10:54 pm)
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Replying to: bandajuan (Dec 21, 2008 11:04 am)
Hi,
I was give n all kinds of excuses going from one honda service department to another. I found that Honda service depts do not take any responsibility over anything you'd report and treat you ike an idiot and tell you 'its all in your head' !!! But, to answer your question, I never got anywhere with them and eventually the spell stopped. I am sorry I could not be of any help.
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