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#56 of 224 Re: air conditioning design weaknees for Honda Element [electricdesign] by cwalti

Oct 17, 2006 (1:27 am)

Replying to: electricdesign (Oct 16, 2006 7:00 pm)
I think you did something bad for lunch today. I have had leaaky heat exchangers in many other cars. A Pontiac Sunbird blew the radiator for no reason at all, and a linc conti blew EVERYTHING for no reason at all. I habd a radiator explode on an '82 Rabbit diesel truck for no reason at all... Carp just happens. I have owned Hondas since 1978 and NEVER had a problem with a heat exchanger of any kind. I currently own three Hondas from a 1991 Accord to a 1999 Ody to a 2005 CR-V and so far I have had nothing but bliss!!!! I would NEVER trade any of them for a ford EVER! The Conti cured me of any desires towars any fords...

#57 of 224 Shift Lock release and Brake pedal switch??? 2003 by rosetv

Oct 19, 2006 (8:53 am)

Hello, I am having a problem with my shift lock release on my 2003 Element. I called the dealership and they said that brake pedal switch gets stuck sometimes and I need to reset it to get the shift lock release to stop freezing up. Where the heck is this brake pedal switch? I have looked through the manual and online. Can't find anything on it. The dealership says it's on the brake pedal but I can't find it. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.

#58 of 224 Also the transmission seems to be slipping by rosetv

Oct 19, 2006 (8:55 am)

My transmission seems to be slipping and this has coincided with the shift lock release. Are they related?
Thank you!

#59 of 224 Re: air conditioning design weaknees for Honda Element [gonzo3165] by keele

Oct 26, 2006 (7:15 am)

Replying to: gonzo3165 (Jul 28, 2006 4:08 pm)
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#60 of 224 Re: air conditioning design weaknees for Honda Element [cwalti] by electricdesign

Oct 29, 2006 (7:34 pm)

Replying to: cwalti (Oct 17, 2006 1:27 am)
I was not talking about all those other 'heat Exchangers' that you mentioned in your response, such as radiators. I was addressing ONLY the AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER COIL that is located in FRONT of the radiator. Anything that hits the front of the vehicle can hit the condenser. This is the same setup that all the other car use. I simply stated that the condenser should be made strong enough to withstand the abuse that it is likely to recieve, like all the other cars out on the road. I've never had a Ford or Chevrolet or a Chrysler ever have a leaking air conditioning condenser, and I've drove many of them for many years all over the country. Judging by all these previous posts, this possiblity of the air conditioning condenser leaking caused of damage from an object hitting it from the front, seem rather high. I just simply believe that the condenser should be made strong enough to withstand the abuse that it is likely to recieve, no more, no less.

#61 of 224 Honda Element Windshield Washer Pump Problems by chilliwilly

Nov 03, 2006 (9:17 am)

My Windshield Washer Pump does not appear to be working. When I pull on the washer trigger, I don't even hear the motor. It works for the rear windshield, so I don't think the motor is a problem. Is there a relay that I can check. For some reason, Chilton and Haynes quit making manuals for foreign vehicles. I just know that this is a simple problem, and I don't want to spend the hundreds on diagnostics at a dealership. With winter coming, I'm going to need my washer soon.
 
Thanks in advance for any help in this.
 
Wayne

#62 of 224 Re: Honda Element Windshield Washer Pump Problems [chilliwilly] by cwalti

Nov 03, 2006 (9:42 am)

Replying to: chilliwilly (Nov 03, 2006 9:17 am)
I always buy the OEM manual for all my cars. Go to the bottom of this page, and you will find such a manual. It contains MORE information than you will need in 50 years. It is complete, comprehensive and specific to your vehicle... You might find it for less money too, I just poked at the first listing... Chiltons blow big time, I never had any luck with those rags...

#63 of 224 Re: Honda Element - turning noise [aaron_erika] by wolfcreekadman

Nov 10, 2006 (10:21 pm)

Replying to: aaron_erika (Jul 03, 2006 8:16 am)
I have the same problem on my 03 Element. It only happens at very low speeds (like turning into a parking lot. Or parking.)Did changing the fluid solve the problem?

#64 of 224 Honda Element won't start by n4ser

Nov 18, 2006 (11:26 pm)

I got a 04 EX element automatic transmission. The other day, it wouldn't start. I turned the key and there was no noise and it didn't start, all the lights came on in the dash but there was no cranking. I had to get it towed to the dealer. They couldn't start it either and had to perform alot of tests. They tell me that it wasn't the battery or the starter. They think the car's gear wasn't in park all the way. So they told me that they reset the gear. So I got the car back. The car is starting after they supposidely fixed it, but today I went to the mall and while in the parking lot when I was ready to go home, the car wouln't start again. I moved the gear to make sure it was in park and I made sure it was in park. But still the car does not start. I don't know what to do now, I think I got to take it back to the dealer and they need to figure out what the problem is. The car is only two years old and I'm still paying for the financing. I'm thinking about selling it because I don't want to get stuck with an unreliable car. I have no way of predicting if it will start or not start. No one seems to know what the problem is. What if the car does not start in the morning and I have to go to work that day? This can be a big problem, I am just thinking about selling the car and getting what I can for it and buying a new car that works.

#65 of 224 Re: Honda Element won't start [n4ser] by cwalti

Nov 19, 2006 (12:44 am)

Replying to: n4ser (Nov 18, 2006 11:26 pm)
...This cannot be anything major. It may be as simple as a corroded connector or a limp relais... My bet is that the starter relais is intermittedly failing. This would give you the symptoms you describe. Sometimes you need to go to more than one shop before you find a clever head that understands how the systems work together... If you were to drive a GM, Ford, or Chrysler, you would be likely repairing a lot more serious stuff... This is an annoying inconvieneience but not a deal breaker, -- agreed silly stuff like this should not happen to HONDA. Call their service hotline and complain loud, they will fix you up.

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