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Re: dust problem [bolivar]
by jesserk
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Oct 09, 2007 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: bolivar (Aug 13, 2007 10:13 pm)
I know where the dust comes in. It has to do with their HVAC system. I have dealt with this problem for 2 years now. Honda doesn't seem to want to admit that this is a problem. I live in the country and drive a lot of gravel roads. When i have my window open the dust pours into the cab. Honda told me that the vehicle was designed to run with the windows closed. I tried this and once i got onto paved highway I opened my window and it was as if someone had thrown a shovel full of dust into my cab. I have been arguing with honda to resolve this problem with no luck. I told Honda that no one had made me aware that this is a problem and that i want my money back for the truck. I told them that i paid for power windows that i can't even use. There is so much dust in my cab that electonics are failing. My dome lights do not work due to the contacts being full of dust, my cd player has been replaced because it was full of dust, my seatbelts have been replaced because they did not pull out or retract properly, and i have numerous other elecronic problems which i attest to the dust in the cab. When I put on my seatbelts it leaves a dust stripe across me and my passengers. Honda should supply a lifetime of coveralls when they sell these vehicles. It is ridiculous that we pay this type of money for these vehicles and have to put up with this crap. If someone with asthma drove in one of these vehicles it would trigger an attack. Maybe if we all band together we can get Honda to open their eyes. I told Honda that I realize that they are not going to fix this problem and that i wanted my money back. My next step may be to go to the media that gave this vehicle such great reviews and expose this vehicle for what it really is. And maybe even contact the health and safety department in the government to see what they think. I'm sure honda would love that. Get back to me with your thoughts.
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Re: dust problem [zach3]
by jesserk
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Oct 09, 2007 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: zach3 (Aug 12, 2007 5:22 am)
Check the inside of your glove box. Bet its full of dust!! Also tap the underside of your dash, bet it rains dust from underneath. Now thats a high end classy vehicle!!!! WHAT A JOKE!! Bet none of the executives from Honda drive these vehicles because their $2000.00 suits cost too much to clean!
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Re: dust problem [jesserk]
by zach3
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Oct 10, 2007 (4:23 am)
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Replying to: jesserk (Oct 09, 2007 12:19 pm)
I resolved my dust problem through reading advice on another forum. Yes, of course you have to keep your windows closed. Also, you must keep your air intake system OFF recirculate and the fan on when your on dusty roads. This creates a positive pressure in the cabin and keeps the dust out. Since I've been doing this, I'm quite satisfied with the results. Hope this helps.
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Re: Radio/speakers problem. [wildbean626]
by taylorcompute
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Oct 17, 2007 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: wildbean626 (Mar 08, 2007 3:40 pm)
Just bought a 2006 with 45000 miles on it. Same thing happening to me, with the AM only. Haven't tried fixing yet. Busy trying to fix a electrical draw. The short is somewhere between BACKUP ACC FUSE and the interior lights/radio/door locks?? not sure yet. When that fuse is out there is no draw on the battery. When it is in and all power off there is draw. I was thinking the draw might be the AM radio problem. Maybe not.
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Thunking noise right rear quarter area
by jimf3
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Nov 10, 2007 (7:13 am)
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I have a 2007 Ridgeline and when going over a bump at any speed, I hear a thunking noise that seems to be coming from the driver's side rear quarter area. I've emptied the contents of the trunk, including the spare tire, and also cushioned the trunk lid. All the above did not eliminate the "thunking" noise. I've looked under the rear of the vehicle and could not find anything that could cause the noise. When I spoke with a Honda service manager, he indicated that there was some sort of floatation device that could "bounce around" in the gas tank that was causing the noise, whether the tank was full, half full, or near empty. Also, that there was nothing that could be done to fix the problem. Has anyone out there experienced similar "thunking" noise problem?? Please advise,...drives me nuts!
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Re: Thunking noise right rear quarter area [jimf3]
by lem888
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Nov 10, 2007 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: jimf3 (Nov 10, 2007 7:13 am)
I had the exact same problem with my 2006 Ridgeline. The dealer replaced the strut assembly (under warranty) and the problem went away. I questioned why the strut assembly would fail with less than 18k miles on the vehicle. The mechanic just shrugged and said some were defective.
Good luck.
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Re: Thunking noise right rear quarter area [lem888]
by jimf3
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Dec 04, 2007 (2:27 pm)
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Replying to: lem888 (Nov 10, 2007 7:59 am)
lem888
Your strut assembly diagnosis was right on ! Got it fixed.
Makes ya wonder when a "Service Manager" indicates that the thunking noise is attributable to something floating around in the gas tank!
Many thanks to you...
Jim
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Re: Thunking noise right rear quarter area [jimf3]
by lem888
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Dec 04, 2007 (3:59 pm)
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Replying to: jimf3 (Dec 04, 2007 2:27 pm)
Glad I was helpful. Of course, I now suspect the assembly on the passenger side of mine is starting to go. Better check how much warranty I have left.
Happy Holidays.
Lew
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Re: 2 broken windshields? [tgeorgian]
by landbaronbob
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Dec 22, 2007 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: tgeorgian (Sep 27, 2007 5:44 pm)
I had what appeared to be a stress crack that showed up one morning all by itself. NO impact zone that I could see. I took it to Diamond Valley Honda for inspection and had the ball point pen ploy done to me. I couldn't see the impact zone but was told you could feel it with the pen ..well I could feel the whole crack with the pen! They are making excuses for faulty glass or missing welds that cause such fractures. I'm getting an outside opinion and will persue with vigorous fortitude if necessary.
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Re: 2 broken windshields? [phillsea]
by landbaronbob
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Dec 22, 2007 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: phillsea (Sep 27, 2007 5:31 am)
I had what appeared to be a stress crack that showed up one morning all by itself. NO impact zone that I could see. I took it to Diamond Valley Honda for inspection and had the ball point pen ploy done to me. I couldn't see the impact zone but was told you could feel it with the pen ..well I could feel the whole crack with the pen! They are making excuses for faulty glass or missing welds that cause such fractures. I'm getting an outside opinion and will persue with vigorous fortitude if necessary.
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