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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair
4929 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:43 AM
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Replying to: chief_obie (Sep 09, 2009 4:55 am) |
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Replying to: tom1956 (Oct 05, 2009 8:31 pm) I also noticed improved sound quality with the new one. The stock subwoofer output was much stronger. |
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| My 2003 Accord had been displaying a diagnostic trouble code P0420 - Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). I had the catalytic converter replaced to the tune of $1,000 only to have the malfunction indicator light come back on when the weather got cold again. A search by my mechanic on ALLDATA turned up a service bulletin (03-063) dated September 23, 2003. The check engine light is due to the ECM/PCM incorrectly interpreting sensor inputs and firing off the error code. The fix is to have the dealer update the ECM/PCM software using the Honda Interface Module. Had it done today for $93 (1 hr labor at the dealer). | |
Less than 10K. Start up first thing in morning with no problem then drive to gym -- runs a total of 8 mins. Come out of gym 1 hr later and doesn't want to start. Turns over but hesitates starting. Three to four attempts. The usual display lights come but once it starts, no indicator light to tell me what the problem is. Doesn't happen all the time. Night time temperature has been in mid-30-40s. Garage kept but not heated. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Replying to: nrcanada (Oct 09, 2009 6:39 am) Honda seriously needs to look at themselves in the mirror and go back to the way they used to be - or a certain Korean manufacturer, that also starts with the letter "H", will one day (if they havn't already) surpass them.... |
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Replying to: bav_fan07 (Nov 10, 2009 5:58 pm) What makes you say that? That generation went to 2007, for the record... I think it was one of the best. It had a roomy interior without being a land-barge in exterior size. It was light for its class, making its engines feel like they produce more power than they did. The 4-cylinder models top 35 MPG on the highway at 75 MPH with no special effort to be miserly from the driver's standpoint, due-in part to being the first mainstream midsize sedan to offer 5-speed automatics across the board, at a time when Camry, Altima, etc still used 4-speeds on most models. The interior was absolutely the top of the class in quality, and ergnomically sound as well. Exterior design was a little more daring than the previous generations, but still bland enough as to be unoffensive to most. Early in the model run there were some bugs, but Honda stood by the product, replacing things and expanding warranty mileage into six figures for mileage, when they could've sat by and said "sorry, you've got 37,000 miles on your car - that'll be $xxx please." As a 2006 owner, I'm curious to know what makes it "the worst in years" to you. Not picking on you, just asking for a little more detail.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 11, 2009 6:30 am) I am the owner of 2006 Accord VP. My biggest gripe for the car is upholstery. It attracts and keeps lint. Everything else is perfect. I have 106k on the car, just changed plugs, ATF, brake fluid, coolant, front rotors and tires. Other than that, only oil, filter changes per MM. The car has been absolutely trouble free, and still performs like new. It is quiet, responsive, fun to drive. Roomy inside. I have not seen the dealer since I bought the car. What more could I ask from Honda? |
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Replying to: fw_man (Nov 11, 2009 6:46 am) Amen to that. I have an 03 with the black interior and it always looks like a huge white dog with lots of hair jumped in and exploded. I've attempted to vacuum use the lint roller thingies and even that static gaurd stuff to no avail. Otherwise I've had it for 33k of its 69k miles and have had nary a problem. Routine maintenance is all I've done.
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Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 11, 2009 11:05 am) |
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Replying to: bav_fan07 (Nov 10, 2009 5:58 pm) I would like to know what is wrong with my 03 Accord? That is not apparent to me. 
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