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Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair

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2003 Accord LX V6 brake light by 03lxv6
Jan 15, 2009 (9:28 am)
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Hi,
 
My 2003 Accord LX V6 only has around 47K miles. Now when I press the brake pedal, only the left stop light comes up. But all bulbs appear OK, because if I use remote key to close or open the door, all lights flash correctly.
 
Anyone can give some advice? Thanks.
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Re: Brakes, How long should they last? Lifespan? [f0rl0rn] by bioman
Jan 15, 2009 (10:13 am)
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Replying to: f0rl0rn (Jan 15, 2009 7:25 am)

Brake pad wear will vary with driving style, individual habits, and type of driving, local,highway, etc. When you replace your brake pads you will also be replacing the brake wear indicators which are part of one of the two pads that go on to each caliper. If you brakes have had no significant pulsating during normal braking you usually do not have to cut the rotors. If they are pulsating excessively what I do, since I perform my own maintenance, is purchase and install new rotors. If it costs me a little more, so what. Safety first. This is a personal preference of mine. In the end if I do have to replace the rotors I am still saving a lot on the labor charges. Hondas do very well on brake wear. Sometimes the rear pads have to be replaced before the fronts. Why, I don't really know. My 04, V6 Coupe replace the rear pads at 30K and the front are still the originals, with between 1/4" and 1/8 " of pads, at 61K. They will be replaced in the Spring.
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Re: 2003 Accord LX V6 brake light [03lxv6] by f0rl0rn
Jan 15, 2009 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: 03lxv6 (Jan 15, 2009 9:28 am)

I'm guessing the "Remote" key sets off your running lights and not your Brake lights. Do your running lights work correctly? If they do and then when pressing the brake one of the "brake" lights is not functioning then that is probably where your issue is. I would double check the bulb. If you have time on your hands you could swap left and right brake light bulbs and then try. If it is the bulb then the right side will stop working and the left side will start.
 
I have always been advised to replace bulbs simultaneously, so if you do have to replace the bulb replace both of them. I would guess they are cheap at any auto parts store.
 
Good luck!
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Re: 2003 Accord LX V6 brake light [f0rl0rn] by 03lxv6
Jan 15, 2009 (11:08 am)
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Replying to: f0rl0rn (Jan 15, 2009 10:22 am)

Hi, f0rl0rn,
 
Thanks for the advice.
 
What do you mean 'running lights'? When I checked the manual, it says we have the following lights on the back:
 
tail light/stop light
backup light
high-mount brake light
turn signal light
 
I probably will swap the bulbs during the weekend to see if it is the bulb or not.
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Re: Brakes, How long should they last? Lifespan? [f0rl0rn] by elroy5
Jan 15, 2009 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: f0rl0rn (Jan 15, 2009 7:25 am)

But if you are not inclined to do any of your own mechanic work at the very least make sure new shims are put on so you can hear the warning sound.
 
The wear indicators are attached to each inner pad, for each caliper. The shims are thin plates that go between the pad backing and the caliper. The wear indicators are part of the inner pad, and not a separate part. The shims, in most cases, do not come with the pads, when you purchase them. If the shims have rust on them, they should be replaced. When you buy brake pads, they should come with a packet of grey anti-squeal paste (looks like never-seize to me). This is to be applied between the pads and shims.
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Re: 2003 Accord LX V6 brake light [03lxv6] by thegraduate
Jan 15, 2009 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: 03lxv6 (Jan 15, 2009 11:08 am)

By running lights I think they mean "tail-lamps".
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Power Steering Pump Noise by Honda30
Jan 17, 2009 (9:57 am)
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I replaced the power steering pump on my 04 Accord LX V6 at 78,000 miles because of noise. My daughter had her pump replaced on her 03 Accord V6 at 54,000 miles because of noise.
 
Further research on my part indicates that the Honda pumps are failing at an unusually high rate. This item costs around $500.00 to replace.
 
Please post up if you have had this issue with your 03 and newer Honda, and the amount you paid to have it corrected.
 
Thanks
 
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Re: Power Steering Pump Noise [Honda30] by elroy5
Jan 17, 2009 (4:28 pm)
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Replying to: Honda30 (Jan 17, 2009 9:57 am)

There is a TSB on the power steering moan/whine. It may be the problem.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10581&d=1200936994-
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03 Accord fan motor stays on after ignition is turned off by tully22
Jan 17, 2009 (5:05 pm)
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I recently replaced the underhood fuse/relay panel in my 2003 Accord EX to correct the light dimming problem created by a failing ELD, but now my blower for heat and a/c stays on after ignition is off. It seems like a relay issue, but I can't find the location of that relay. Any help?
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Re: Power Steering Pump Noise [elroy5] by srizvi1
Jan 17, 2009 (9:57 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 17, 2009 4:28 pm)

thanks for the info on the TSB. I've noticed something here and there with the steering wheel being hard to turn at first w/ my 2004 Accord 4 cyclinder (well.. was "mine".. I've moved onto my new car, an '08 IS 350). I thought it may have something to do with a power steering fluid because a flush has been recommended to me by the Honda Dealer on a few recent occasions (but not by Firestone yet, so I was ignoring it).
 
I will be taking in the Accord for certain 120k and below services (it's now at 126k+ miles - I've discussed these services recently on this thread and will give an update on where I am with everything soon to help others who are in the same boat as me). I'll show them this and see what they say, but I guess it's exclusive to the 6 cylinder? maybe there's something for the 4 cylinder too?

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