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#2181 of 5231 hot air in Odysey, but is it in Sienna? by donhagner May 23, 2005 (12:02 pm)
I read the "hot air" problem discussed in the "problems and solutions" forum. I am wondering if Sienna blow hot/warm air from its vent when fresh air mode is selected. In the 2005 Odyssey, after 30 minutes of driving in fresh air mode (AC off), the vent will give you 100-110 degree of hot air. To correct the problem, Odyssey drivers have to turn of AC or use automatic climate control. But this means the AC has to work harder and longer, creating fuel efficiency problem.   We need Sienna owners test drive their cars without AC (just use fresh air mode), and see if the air from the vent is hot, warm, or same as outside temperature.   I prefer Odyssey (EX-L) over Sienna (XLE). But I would rather wait one or two years until Honda corrects the "hot air" problem and other defects. Replies to this message: isellhondas (May 23, 2005 2:10 pm) dae (May 23, 2005 2:24 pm) lumbar (May 23, 2005 7:27 pm)
#2182 of 5231 Re: Premium fuel[heywood1] by 05ody May 23, 2005 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: heywood1 (May 23, 2005 6:30 am) Actually I just perfer the Odyssey. I use premium fuel in both my 98 Accord V6 and in my 05 Odyssey.Dont get me wrong I really like the Sienna but I perfer to drive the Odyssey. Honda and Toyota are the only cars I will buy. And your right it doesnt really matter unless you are towing which is something I do not do anyways.
#2183 of 5231 Re: Questions about Honda Quality [dhfd] by 05ody May 23, 2005 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: dhfd (May 23, 2005 9:10 am) Sorry about the double post I must of missed this one. Have you had any major problems with your Passat? because I do not think the new one's are recommended. And my Odyssey is an EX (w/o leather) and we havnt had any problems what so ever. Everytime we drive the Odyssey it just gets better and better. The only thing we took it in for was an oil change because we put 200+km on it per day. We were the first 05 Odyssey for an oil change and they had trouble reseting the oil life reminder lol. If you like the Odyssey I say go for it because aparentlly from what I read there were alot of problems with the 98 Accord too, which I never had any problems with it eather. So far to me Honda has been a VERY reliable company. And to boot, we never plug out cars in and for a 7 year old car, it still starts no problem at 40 below tempature Replies to this message: dhfd (May 24, 2005 10:00 am) 05ody (May 24, 2005 12:00 pm) dhfd (May 25, 2005 6:26 pm)
#2184 of 5231 Re: hot air in Odysey, but is it in Sienna? [donhagner] by isellhondas May 23, 2005 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: donhagner (May 23, 2005 12:02 pm) I read about this "hot air problem" and it's something I have NEVER heard of except from that one person in these forums.   If there is, in fact a problem with that particular Odyssey it should be easy to fix I would think.
#2185 of 5231 Re: hot air in Odysey, but is it in Sienna? [donhagner] by dae May 23, 2005 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: donhagner (May 23, 2005 12:02 pm) I read the "hot air" problem discussed in the "problems and solutions"   Consensus is that it is the poster (and maybe his particular van) that is blowing hot air. Mine does not. I checked. No other issues in my EX. Replies to this message: lumbar (May 23, 2005 7:27 pm)
#2186 of 5231 I got curious as well... by isellhondas May 23, 2005 (3:36 pm)
And tried his little experiment on a new Odyssey the other night. No hot air.
#2187 of 5231 Re: hot air in Odysey, but is it in Sienna? by lumbar May 23, 2005 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: dae (May 23, 2005 2:24 pm) Interesting example of how one anecdotal, and likely overstated, assessment of a "problem" with hot air begins to take on a life of its own.
#2188 of 5231 Happens all of the time here! by isellhondas May 24, 2005 (5:58 am)
And people believe it! Soon they start to see, hear and feel the same "problem" on their own cars!
#2189 of 5231 Sienna and different shades of gray leather by sanger May 24, 2005 (6:20 am)
We've just bought an 05 Sienna -7 LE --- our interior is gray, and we are upgrading to leather --- while most people choose the same leather shade to match to rest of the interior, I am wondering if anyone has any experience with a darker shade leather (charcoal or graphite) --- would that provide a nice "two tone" color, or is it just going to look awkward?? Any info and advice appreciated --- Replies to this message: isellhondas (May 24, 2005 10:39 am)
#2190 of 5231 Such a deal! by dilbertzzz May 24, 2005 (7:35 am)
And I just heard this from a friend of a friend, whose friend found a brand new Sienna (or was it an Odyssey? Maybe it was a Corvette?) where this guy had died in it and they just couldn't get the smell out. So they couldn't sell the vehicle. He (she?) got if for a song ($10,000? $15,000? Free?) and just has to keep open boxes of baking soda around the interior to manage quite well.   But that really is a modern myth. The "hot air" issue is someone who has become irritated by an unexpected result from their not-exactly-standard use of the ventilation system. It's a little like the poor lady who could not abide the seats. And also a little like those irritated that the programmable un/locking feature is not included on all Odysseys. None of those are of general concern to most folks. However, each is a real and present irritant to those affected. For them it might mean that they have to get rid of the van and buy something else (or ache for the day when they can).   I'm also afraid that, for each of those people, the desire to force Honda to "do something" will only lead to increased frustration and added irritation while doing little if anything to relieve their issues with the vehicle. Sometimes, it is simply necessary to cut your losses and either learn to live with the situation or sell (even at a loss) so that you can move on.   I can also say with assurance that, even if Honda really is affected by any groundswell of consumer support you might be able to drum up, it will result in low-key changes that will not help you personally in the slightest (nor will you feel any self satisfaction from your efforts, so disconnected will the effect be from the cause).   I'm sorry you are not happy, but advise that continued "warring" on Honda is probably counterproductive for your own wellbeing. As always, such free advice may well be worth to you only as much as it cost.... Replies to this message: isellhondas (May 24, 2005 10:42 am)

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