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Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair

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#5807 of 5868 Re: 2003 Honda Accord Display Problem [upnorth3087] by woogie03

Mar 24, 2012 (8:00 am)

Replying to: upnorth3087 (Mar 24, 2012 1:53 am)
I ended up sending it to Southern Electronics in Richmond, Va. They have instructions on their site on how take remove the radio from yor Accord (very easy, just be gentle). Cost me $200 which is a lot better than the dealer. Quick turn around too. Good experience dealing with them. Www.carradio.com

#5808 of 5868 Re: 2003 Honda Accord Display Problem [upnorth3087] by elroy5

Mar 28, 2012 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: upnorth3087 (Mar 24, 2012 1:53 am)
I have no idea if the radio display warranty extension applies to Canada. Sorry.

#5810 of 5868 Deal From My Honda Dealer by Honda30

Apr 27, 2012 (4:55 pm)

I just received a coupon from my Honda dealer for a cabin air filter replacement for only $59.95.
 
I hope everyone here knows that you can purchase a filter for 12 to 15 dollars (you do not need a Honda brand filter) and install it in all of 5 minutes. You may get a little bit of dust on your hands.
 
A reasonable charge of 25 to 30 dollar for replacement by the Honda dealer would be much better for customer relations.

#5811 of 5868 Re: Deal From My Honda Dealer [Honda30] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 28, 2012 (8:43 am)

Replying to: Honda30 (Apr 27, 2012 4:55 pm)
Well you have lower overhead than a dealer is the reason. He has to make X per hour on his line mechanics, no matter what they do. The labor rate is .4 of an hour + $21 for the part. So at the usual dealer rates these days of around $100/hr, the price makes sense.
 
Think of it as going to a restaurant for breakfast as opposed to you cooking it yourself.
 
Actually, changing that filter is probably easier than making breakfast.

#5812 of 5868 Re: Deal From My Honda Dealer [Mr_Shiftright] by elroy5

Apr 28, 2012 (10:00 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 28, 2012 8:43 am)
I see people all the time, complaining about how much dealerships charge, to do this or that. IMO, if you are too lazy or unskilled to do it yourself, you have no right to complain about how much someone else is charging to do it for you. It's like the guy I saw in a store the other day buying a lottery ticket, and complaining that it was a ripoff? He didn't have to buy one.

#5813 of 5868 Re: 2003 Honda Accord Display Problem [woogie03] by fixitdaddy1

Jun 20, 2012 (11:45 am)

Replying to: woogie03 (Mar 24, 2012 8:00 am)
While the info stated in #5807 is true (w/regards to Southern Electronics...); what U can also do, as I found-out recently, is buy the PC board from the Honda dealer. I paid a total of $200 plus tax, of which $125 is for core charge; returnable when U bring back the defective pc (printed circuit)board.
The instructions for installing can be gotten from the dealer or the internet...on google.

#5814 of 5868 Re: 2006 Accord 2.4L -How to Replace Engine Air Filter? [exshoman] by jcrater

Jul 23, 2012 (11:20 am)

Replying to: exshoman (Oct 07, 2007 4:37 pm)
I changed the air filter in my daughter's 2007 Accord today. It was a bit difficult to remove the filter cover, but was even tougher to put it back. I finally removed the battery clamp and was then able to easily install the cover.
 
hth

#5815 of 5868 Re: 2006 Accord 2.4L -How to Replace Engine Air Filter? [jcrater] by tallman1

Jul 25, 2012 (9:44 pm)

Replying to: jcrater (Jul 23, 2012 11:20 am)
Yes, those filters can be a challenge. Good job. The next time will be easier.

#5816 of 5868 2003 Honda Accord V6 - 96k - Transmission Dead.. by jefflaw977

Aug 13, 2012 (6:21 am)

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