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Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Worst Accords in Years? [thegraduate] by fw_man
Nov 11, 2009 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 11, 2009 6:30 am)

I'd like to chime in also on behalf of Honda.
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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Re: Worst Accords in Years? [fw_man] by tankbeans
Nov 11, 2009 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: fw_man (Nov 11, 2009 6:46 am)

My biggest gripe is for the car is upholstery. It attracts and keeps lint.
 
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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Re: Worst Accords in Years? [tankbeans] by thegraduate
Nov 11, 2009 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 11, 2009 11:05 am)

I dont' have that struggle with my cloth, but mine is an EX. I'm assuming it uses different fabric from the VP/LX/SE models.
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Re: 2005 Honda Accord DX - buy or not ? [bav_fan07] by elroy5
Nov 11, 2009 (3:13 pm)
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Replying to: bav_fan07 (Nov 10, 2009 5:58 pm)

The previous generation (2003-2006) was probably one of the worst generations of Accords in years.
 
I would like to know what is wrong with my 03 Accord? That is not apparent to me.
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Re: 2005 Honda Accord DX - buy or not ? [bav_fan07] by tallman1
Nov 11, 2009 (11:29 pm)
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Replying to: bav_fan07 (Nov 10, 2009 5:58 pm)

Well, I guess it is my turn to join the crowd. Even if I wasn't extremely happy with my EX-L w/Navi, I4 manual (I am, BTW), I can't remember reading any wholesale complaints about this generation.
 
There were some issues, as with all cars, but never to the point that the whole generation was a dog.
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Re: Worst Accords in Years? [tankbeans] by corkscrew
Nov 12, 2009 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 11, 2009 11:05 am)

Our 07 has the black interior also and the seats get full of hair as well. I put on a pair of rubber gloves, the type that doctors and emt's use, run the gloves in water and shake off the excess. Gloves only have to be damp. Now run the damp gloves down the seat back and front to back on the seat,making sure the gloves are always damp. Then vacuum the clumps of hair.
  Corkscrew
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Re: Worst Accords in Years? [corkscrew] by tankbeans
Nov 12, 2009 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: corkscrew (Nov 12, 2009 5:26 am)

Thank you for the tip. I will have to try this.
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Post rear-ending suspension noise, 06 accord ex-l by yooper53
Nov 13, 2009 (7:56 am)
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Took my heaviest rear-ending to date at a stop light from a telephone company service truck 09/2009. Had to drive 8 hours to home & everytime I had to get off the interstate I was greeted by creaking & squeaking from the tail end being most noticable at parking lot speeds. However i can also hear it cruising down a stretch of good highway, as well as when i climb in & out of the car. When i brought it to the body shop I made it clear that I was more concerned about mechanical than cosmetic damage. A few days later they called & said they checked the rear suspension & found everything in order. Not! When i picked it up you guessed it. So they suggest taking it to "xyz" alignment shop. He test drove it, lifted it, tightened a nut and, get this, lubricated "it." how or where he lubed "it", given the design, i can't imagine. Needless to say I'm still living with it, pondering the hit I'll take at trade-in time, or private sale time. Contacted insurance four days ago who said take it where ever & we'll have a progressive rep there with you. So the question is might I be better off taking it to the Honda dealer since the specialty alignment shop was clueless. Apologies for the lengthy missive. Any ideas, advice greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Dennis
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Re: Post rear-ending suspension noise, 06 accord ex-l [yooper53] by tankbeans
Nov 14, 2009 (4:06 am)
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Replying to: yooper53 (Nov 13, 2009 7:56 am)

I, personally, would take it to the dealer. In my area the labor rate at the dealer that I go to is about the same as the local private repair facility. I've gotten the little work that I've had to do, minor maintenance, at the dealer and haven't spent any more than I was quoted for similar work at a private shop.
 
After all who knows a Honda better than Honda trained technicians? For instance, as a side note, when I ask about whether private shops whether it's necessary to use Honda transmission fluid versus "regular" and they say it's unnecessary. I've read enough on various sites to know that's not right.
 
Anyway long story short I'd take it to the dealer. Having a long post is not a problem. The more information people have the better they are able to help you.
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Accord 03EXV6 P/S moaning when by chucko3
Nov 14, 2009 (9:38 am)
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turning.
Brought the car in for 75K mile service. And mentioned the TSB for the inlet O-ring at P/S pump to remedy the P/S moaning.
 
Dealer noticed the moaning noise was still loud after replacing the O-ring. So they replaced the pump & fluid reservoir and
flushed the system. The noise was reduced but still loud. So they
ordered another pump overnight.
After 2nd pump replacement the noise is almost gone. I can
notice a big noise reduction in a moaning noise now.
Thank you Bernardi!!
 
I think it's a characteristic of Honda P/S system because
when I googled the issue, there are plenty of them out there.
 
All work was done under EW with 5 days left.
I guess with the replacement of ABS/VSA modulator, brake
switch, and P/S pump, the EW is paid for.

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