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Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair

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#5589 of 5868 Re: 2003 Honda Accord automatic transmission is out [shula] by fw_man

Apr 06, 2011 (2:00 pm)

Replying to: shula (Apr 06, 2011 1:32 pm)
Your transmission is dead and needs to be rebuilt. The fact that when you added liquid it actually moved, means you lost all liquid over time. That means you have a leak. This is either due to too much pressure inside, or one of the seals is gone. I have a 2006 Accord, auto 4cyl with 147k on it now. I had to get tranny rebuilt 40k ago. Had one of parts inside wore out and caused vibration which loosened the seal enough to loose all liquid. Cost me slightly over $2k to rebuild it.
Once you have parts inside that have worn out (for whatever reason), no liquid will restore them to working condition. These parts need replacement.

#5590 of 5868 Re: 2003 Honda Accord automatic transmission is out [shula] by fixitdaddy1

Apr 10, 2011 (6:09 am)

Replying to: shula (Apr 06, 2011 1:32 pm)
Dear Shula:
The previous reply could be "right-on", however, you owe it to yourself to try something else--B4 a rebuild job! You're no worse off--right? Besides, it might buy you a little time! However, I would try a Lube Guard transmission additive, B4, Lucas. I've tried both--and I've gotten better results w/ Lube Guard. Also, Lucas additive, will also swell and eventually dissolve your seals, over a sustained period of time. Also, Lube Guard is the only product I've seen in transmission shops. What does that tell you? Good luck!!

#5591 of 5868 Heater stops heating when stopped by inertia1

Apr 10, 2011 (8:51 am)

During the winter while I was driving the heater was working just fine. However whenever I stopped it would stop heating. Now with the winter it doesn't seem to be doing the opposite (or maybe it just started getting hot outside so I may hpnot have noticed it yet)
 
Any idea what might cause that?

#5592 of 5868 Auto Trans Shifting by Honda30

Apr 11, 2011 (1:18 pm)

This question only applies to the 2003 to 2007 6 cyl. Accord 4 door with automatic transmission.
At light to moderate acceleration, at what speed (MPH) does the transmission shift into 5th gear?
 
Please state the year of your Accord when answering.
 

#5593 of 5868 Re: Auto Trans Shifting [Honda30] by fw_man

Apr 11, 2011 (1:06 pm)

Replying to: Honda30 (Apr 11, 2011 1:18 pm)
2006 4 cyl. Mine between 55-60MPH

#5594 of 5868 Re: honda airbag [jake90] by ag1830

Apr 22, 2011 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: jake90 (Jan 10, 2010 3:01 am)
I have the same question, did you get any advice..?

#5595 of 5868 2005 Accord EX-L Coupe by temj12

Apr 25, 2011 (11:56 am)

I bought my accord new. It has 106,000 miles. For those of you with high mileage accords, when did you change the struts or have you had to change them?

#5596 of 5868 Re: 2005 Accord EX-L Coupe [temj12] by fw_man

Apr 25, 2011 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: temj12 (Apr 25, 2011 11:56 am)
I have a 2006 4 cyl Accord with 149k on it. I did not yet change my struts. Does not feel like I need to. Tires wear fine, no leaks, no excessive shaking/grunts/creaks, etc.

#5597 of 5868 Re: 2005 Accord EX-L Coupe [fw_man] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 25, 2011 (12:11 pm)

Replying to: fw_man (Apr 25, 2011 12:08 pm)
Degradation of struts is usually so gradual that a driver wouldn't notice how much they've degraded unless they replaced them. So yeah, it makes no sense to replace them unless they are misbehaving, even if they might not be performing "as new" anymore. If there are no clunks, no visibile leakage upon inspection, no unusual tire wear and no lose of control on bumpy roads, then you might as well not worry about them.
 
Often it's the people who carry passengers or heavy items in the trunk that notice strut degradation first.

#5598 of 5868 Re: 2005 Accord EX-L Coupe [Mr_Shiftright] by lilengineerboy

Apr 25, 2011 (9:50 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 25, 2011 12:11 pm)
Degradation of struts is usually so gradual that a driver wouldn't notice how much they've degraded unless they replaced them. So yeah, it makes no sense to replace them unless they are misbehaving, even if they might not be performing "as new" anymore. If there are no clunks, no visibile leakage upon inspection, no unusual tire wear and no lose of control on bumpy roads, then you might as well not worry about them.
 
I guess the only caveat to that is if you need to make an evasive maneuver on the highway or some such thing like that, the car may not react the way the driver expects. Age & mileage take a toll on the shocks and while driving in a straight line at moderate speeds, it may not be noticeable but when attempting to quickly change direction, issues can arise.

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