- #2978 of 3185
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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 3185
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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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- #2980 of 3185
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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 3185
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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 3185
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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 3185
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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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- #2984 of 3185
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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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- #2985 of 3185
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Re: Fuel smell in the cabin, anyone? [hos]
by bandajuan
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Dec 24, 2008 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: hos (Dec 21, 2008 10:54 pm)
Ok, thanks. That is my story exactly. The smell is getting better. What bothers me is that the dealership told me they went through every service bulletin and even spoke with the engineers in California. Obviously you and I have the same issue and others probably have too. Honda likely knows something but they're no help.
Thanks anyway.
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- #2986 of 3185
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pilot VP 2008 side mirror
by pilotvp
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Dec 28, 2008 (6:26 pm)
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Hi:
my driver side mirror was broken in a parking garage. The powered mechanism seems to work fine. I just miss the actual mirror glass. Anybody has any idea if I can just replace the mirror (glass) or the whole side mirror including the electrical part has to be replaced.
If I have to replace the whole thing, is there an online store I could order the correct color since the backing of the mirror is the same as the rest of the car and not primed black as I have seen on a few websites.
Many Thanks,
T
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- #2987 of 3185
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Re: pilot VP 2008 side mirror [pilotvp]
by martin19
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Dec 28, 2008 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: pilotvp (Dec 28, 2008 6:26 pm)
This happened to me on an old car once. I went to a local glass & mirror store and they cut me a new mirror that I glued in myself. It was a while ago, but the whole thing costs less than $10.00.
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