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Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair

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HONDA ACCORD 2006 ABS LIGHT ON by rk1942
Jun 24, 2009 (8:32 am)
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My friend has Honda Accord 2006. The car has been driven more than 70000 miles. Around 20 days back the car was broken into and two front seat air bags were stolen by thieves. Before removing the air bags they had removed the dash board. Thieves had disconnected battery supply before gaining access to the car , and had gained entry in the car by breaking the rear quarter glass. Car was in perfect running condition before the theft. After car came back from repairs the ABS light comes on after driving for 1-2 minutes, and seat belt warning also does not work. Honda authorised dealer says that the ABS computer chip is faulty, and needs replacement. How could this happen, since air bags have no connection with ABS? Can some one throw light on this?
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07 Accord had no major maintainence for 66K miles by jjss4433
Jun 27, 2009 (2:37 pm)
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I bought a 07 Accord Ex. We have been following the maintanence light all the time. So far the only thing we did was Oil Change (maintainence number: A1). Now the car has 66000 miles. I am worried that maybe we have missed a major major maintainence. BTW, I only drive the car to and from work, 50 highway miles each trip, about 100miles every day.
 
Do I need to bring the car to dealer to have check? You advice is highly appreciated.
 
john
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Re: 07 Accord had no major maintainence for 66K miles [jjss4433] by grampy1
Jun 27, 2009 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: jjss4433 (Jun 27, 2009 2:37 pm)

Did you buy this car new? If so,you have missed several recommended services.
   
If not bought new i hope you have the service records.
 
Check your owner's manual for service intervals.
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2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off by skris
Jun 28, 2009 (5:40 pm)
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Hi,
 
I have a 2005 Accord V6 with around 66K miles. Today I drove for around 10-12 miles in an extremely HOT Houston with AC at full blast (the car indicated that the outside temp was 105). When I stopped, I noticed that they temperature guage was well above the half way mark and a fan seemed to be running after the engine was turned off. This went on for about 5 minutes and then it went off. I drove back home - another 10 miles and the same thing happened.
 
Is this normal? I plan to take it to the mechanic tomorrow- do I need to have it towed or can I drive it?
 
Thanks!
kris
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Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by elroy5
Jun 28, 2009 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: skris (Jun 28, 2009 5:40 pm)

My 92 Accord used to do that all the time on hot days. The fan would run 5-10 minutes after the engine was shut off. I don't know if these newer Accords are designed to work that way or not. My 03 V6 has never done it yet (I also have 66k miles). I think you can drive it, but be very careful. If the temp gauge gets close to the red area, stop the engine and let it cool off before continuing. How far is this mechanic? What does your coolant level look like (check the radiator as well as the overflow tank).
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- by dudleyr
Jun 28, 2009 (6:52 pm)
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Almost all modern cars have an electric fan that runs after the engine is turned off.
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Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by bioman
Jun 29, 2009 (3:06 am)
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Replying to: skris (Jun 28, 2009 5:40 pm)

What you are describing is perfectly normal. When temps go to 105 the cooling system will show a higher operating temperature because it can't get rid of the engine heat as quickly as it does at a lower temperature. If you would like to see the engine temperature go down, turn up the heater to "full blast". It will get very hot in the passenger compartment, but the engine temperature will go down and the temperature gauge will show a drop in temperature.
 
Stay cool all is working well!
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Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [bioman] by skris
Jun 29, 2009 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: bioman (Jun 29, 2009 3:06 am)

elroy, dudley and bioman,
 
Thanks for your responses. I checked the coolant level- it was full in the radiator and 1/2 way between min and max in the over flow tank. Drove it to work today (about 3 miles). The temp quickly climbed to the 1/2 way mark and stayed there.
 
thanks again
kris
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Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by dek97993
Jun 29, 2009 (12:21 pm)
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Replying to: skris (Jun 28, 2009 5:40 pm)

sounds normal. just to be on the safe side, let the car cool down overnight and in the morning, check the external reservoir. there should be coolant there, if not open the radiator cap (make sure the engine has cooled completely!) and add coolant if necessary.
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Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by elroy5
Jun 29, 2009 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: skris (Jun 29, 2009 8:23 am)

If the coolant hasn't been changed, and you have over 50k miles, I would change it soon. I know the owner's manual says the coolant is good for 105k miles, but I just don't believe that is wise in Houston or South Louisiana (where I live). The high temperatures, and high humidity, put a lot of stress on the cooling systems IMO.

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