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#3030 of 3187 Re: Battery drain? [05pilotottawa] by tsy Jan 25, 2009 (1:02 am)
Replying to: 05pilotottawa (Jan 24, 2009 10:37 am) I thought it was my battery so I just replaced it on my own and the same thing still happened. I think Honda had some issues with the Pilot's battery but I found out too late, but this thing must have quite some current drain even while the car is parked!   I guess I'll just disconnect the battery every time I don't plan to drive it for a while. Replies to this message: kipk (Jan 26, 2009 4:13 am) tsy (Jan 26, 2009 1:29 pm) mbilardi (Jan 26, 2009 7:54 pm)
#3031 of 3187 Re: Battery drain? [tsy] by fmikeska Jan 25, 2009 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: tsy (Jan 23, 2009 6:36 pm) We have the same issue w/our 06 Pilot. The vehicle is always garaged yet the battery has died three times this winter and twice this week. Outside temps are below zero this week. This has never been an issue w/our other vehicles. Too early for a battery to fail.
#3032 of 3187 Re: Battery drain? [tsy] by kipk Jan 26, 2009 (4:13 am)
Replying to: tsy (Jan 25, 2009 1:02 am) Discovered that if the driver door is not closed completely, the inside overhead lights will go out after a few minutes. HOWEVER the courtesy light, low on the driver door, will remain on and is really hard to tell from outside the car, as it is kind of covered by the driver seat.   I noticed it at night when I was about to open the front passenger door.   Kip Replies to this message: tsy (Jan 26, 2009 1:29 pm)
#3033 of 3187 Re: Battery drain? [kipk] by tsy Jan 26, 2009 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: kipk (Jan 26, 2009 4:13 am) I suppose this is possible but I would think I would have noticed it by the 5th time.   I'm planning on buying a trickle charger to keep the thing charged when we don't use it on a daily basis.   tom
#3034 of 3187 Repair histories on 04-06 pilots? EW or no EW??? by cheryl26 Jan 26, 2009 (2:50 pm)
I am wondering whether owners of 04-06 pilots either (a) regretted not getting an extended warranty due to expensive problems arising after 36,000 miles or (b) are glad they bought an extended warranty, or (c) haven't needed one at all b/c their pilots have been trouble free. We have an 06 pilot exl (no dvd or nav systems, but it is 4wd) which is coming up to 36,000, the deadline to buy a honda care warranty. The warranty is fairly expensive, (about $1300 even through the dealers listed on this forum) so we are wondering if we really need it. What have other pilot owners experienced in terms of repairs passed 36,000 miles. Our pilot is running great now, but who knows what will happen at 36,001 miles. Thanks for your thoughts, Cheryl Replies to this message: tsy (Jan 26, 2009 3:31 pm) kipk (Feb 01, 2009 5:11 am) cheryl26 (Feb 02, 2009 6:45 am)
#3035 of 3187 Re: Battery drain? [05pilotottawa] by iwantnew Jan 26, 2009 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: 05pilotottawa (Jan 24, 2009 10:37 am) I went to test drive 09 Pilot in Philly area. Two weeks back when the arcitic cold was sweeping east and mid-west, I went to test drive. Sales rep brough key and asked me to start it did not start. I tried starting 10 new Pilots left in the lot to rot in cold, none of them started until one of them was boosted. I think the battery is not good on Pilot and needs boost all the time when it gets cold.   very weird Replies to this message: tsy (Jan 26, 2009 3:34 pm)
#3036 of 3187 honda pilot transmission problems by bob11 Jan 26, 2009 (3:22 pm)
I need your help. i have honda pilot 2003 model, which has a transmission problem, and the dealership told me it needs to be replaced. Pilot has 166000 miles.    With this many miles is it advisable to get the transmission replaced? or just replace the whole car. Meaning, how many other problems can i expect on this. I just had the brakes etc replaced for a 1000 $ a month ago. a 400+$ timing belt replacement is coming up in a month or two.    Should the transmission be replaced at a honda dealership or other places like aamco. Without getting the transmission fixed is it possible to get the annual car inspection passed?    what kind of warranty is typically offered on these replacement transmissions. Thanks.
#3037 of 3187 Re: Repair histories on 04-06 pilots? EW or no EW??? [cheryl26] by tsy Jan 26, 2009 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: cheryl26 (Jan 26, 2009 2:50 pm) I actually bought an extended warranty on my '06 and while I haven't used it since the Honda trannys with this engine haven't been all that good in the Odyssey, I figured it might be worth it. Also since there's more mechanical things to go wrong in an AWD vehicle, I figured it's a reasonable gamble. But I only have 40k miles right now so I can't tell you for certain.   Flip a coin?   tom
#3038 of 3187 Re: Battery drain? [iwantnew] by tsy Jan 26, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: iwantnew (Jan 26, 2009 3:00 pm) I changed my battery with one that was a little stronger (more CCAs) but it didn't really make a difference, so I don't think it's necessarily the battery but rather the car must drain the battery quite a bit even while just sitting there. I should try and check it one of these days.   But any car that's been sitting a while without being driven will drain it's battery, it just shouldn't do it in only a week!
#3039 of 3187 follow up on honda transmission problem by bob11 Jan 26, 2009 (3:39 pm)
hi i have a honda pilot 2003 with transmission problems which i have been told needs to be replaced. If i trade this car in, do i have to disclose to the dealers about the state of the transmission. If they dont ask then i am planning not to say anything about it. i dont have much experience in this area, do the dealers typically ask questions about the car that is being traded in? Thanks.

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