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Re: Hard start; 2003 Accord 4-cylinder [nosirrahg]
by buyahome
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May 19, 2008 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (May 18, 2008 8:08 pm)
I had a similar hard time starting my 2004 Accord. I had trouble with the remote start not fully starting the car. It would try twice and then return to normal (with nothing running). I also had trouble starting the car at various times. I tried the new battery (on my own thinking I was smart), still had the problem and tried another new battery thinking I had purchased a faulty battery (I didn't want to get stuck). Long story short...let the dealer tell you what the problem is. I finally broke down in front of my house and had the car towed in. One new starter later I am able to start instantly with no sound of strain to the battery or starter. Thanks Honda! My local dealer is awesome! Hats off to Weymouth Honda, Weymouth, MA.
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Re: Hard start; 2003 Accord 4-cylinder [buyahome]
by nosirrahg
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May 19, 2008 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: buyahome (May 19, 2008 7:27 am)
My wife just called from the dealer...they're saying it's the battery, which fortunately she had installed there two years ago and it had a 3-year 100% replacement guarantee, so we'll see how that goes. My charger didn't show any errors last night though when I topped the battery off, so I'm not fully convinced the battery is the problem...but better they experiment with new batteries on their dime than new starters and fuel pumps on mine! 
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- #3894 of 4276
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Brake fluid/transmission fluid replacement
by carpenter22
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May 20, 2008 (12:02 pm)
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I have a 2005 Accord V6 with 30k after 3.5 years. I just brought it in for the 30k maintenance and got a call, just before the car was ready, that my "transmission fluid looks a little dirty and so does the brake fluid." They offered, of course, to drain and change both for $189. I can't do the maintenance myself, but wondered if this sounds reasonable.
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- #3895 of 4276
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Re: Brake fluid/transmission fluid replacement [carpenter22]
by thegraduate
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May 20, 2008 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: carpenter22 (May 20, 2008 12:02 pm)
You should change transmission fluid every 30k miles (just a drain and fill), as well as change brake fluid every three years (so that you get no water absorbed into it, which will eventually cause your master cylinder to fail), so I'd go ahead with the service. The cost doesn't sound TOO unreasonable, although it could probably be done somewhat cheaper at an independent shop.
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Re: Brake fluid/transmission fluid replacement [carpenter22]
by tankbeans
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May 20, 2008 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: carpenter22 (May 20, 2008 12:02 pm)
I'd say the amount they're asking is reasonable. I know at my local dealer the brake fluid change is about $60 while the transmission fluid change runs about $80. I'll have to do both of those services next year. I have an 03 with just under 50k.
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- #3897 of 4276
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02 Sensor Problem P2247
by lordgauv
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May 20, 2008 (4:01 pm)
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Hello Everyone,
I replaced 02 sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 with an after market sensor. I drove the vehile for a couple hundred miles and then when I had a chance I cleared all the errors that were associated with this sensor (with a friends reader) and when I drove away the check engine light came back on . After going back to his house the error code that came up was P2247, we cleared it and once again when I drove away it came back on. Does anyone know what could be causing this problem?
Thanks,
Shawn
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Re: Brake fluid/transmission fluid replacement [carpenter22]
by elroy5
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May 20, 2008 (5:25 pm)
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Replying to: carpenter22 (May 20, 2008 12:02 pm)
I did the fluid changes for less than $30, but if you can't play, you have to pay.  Both brake and transmission fluids should be done though, IMO.
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- #3899 of 4276
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humming noise then a winding sound when I try to start my accord
by xxerivxx
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May 20, 2008 (5:50 pm)
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I put the key in turn it I hear a humming sound no clicks then when i switch i back to off I hear like a winding/spinning sound...the battery is good..lights work radio works and wipers work...fuel gauge engages too so that works as well..can anyone help.. 
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Re: humming noise then a winding sound when I try to start my accord [xxerivxx]
by elroy5
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May 20, 2008 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: xxerivxx (May 20, 2008 5:50 pm)
Sounds like the starter is not fully engaging the flywheel, and not turning the engine over. Then when you release the starter, the little gear just spins inside the starter. I would have it tested.
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Re: rain leak [jnmoore1]
by htt
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May 21, 2008 (2:04 am)
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Replying to: jnmoore1 (Apr 27, 2008 9:38 pm)
It came from driver side front door. There's a pin/screw that needs to be sealed inside the door but it wasn't. In normal condition, water gets into the door and drains out through the three holes at the bottom. But if it rains hard and the car is parked at an inclined driveway, it now basically has only one hole to drain the water out until water reaches some level for the second and third hole to do their job. By this time water also reaches or passes the pin/screw. And if it's not sealed properly, water will leak into the door's other compartment and slowly leaks into the car. Hope this helps.
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