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Re: Lug BUg and other issues [targettuning]
by butterflyjones
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Dec 14, 2006 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: targettuning (Dec 14, 2006 6:47 am)
Thanks for the reply. I'm considering the Hyundai but the Elantra SE and LTD are not available yet. I've been waiting for about a month but there doesn't seem to be any at the dealerships in my area to test drive. 06 Elantras are still around but not 07s. The Hondas that I test drove were a clear disappointment to me. Lots of road and wind noise, always pulling to the right, and a clear droning noise that would be very irritating. Hondas are way overpriced and the quality is nowhere near what they use to be. And these boards add proof that I'm not the only one disappointed with Honda. 
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- #52 of 110
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Re: Lug bug/idle vibration in 2007 Civic LX [adlu]
by smnason
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Jan 03, 2007 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: adlu (Dec 04, 2006 1:46 pm)
I just got an 07 LX as well, but I have not experienced what is called the lug bug. I do have one question though: have you experienced any unusual shaking around 80mph? It's the strangest thing. At 79mph, the car drives really smoothly, but once I reach 80mph, either the engine or the wheels begin to shake. Have you experienced this?
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- #53 of 110
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Re: Service Bulletin 06-059
by billlaux
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Jan 03, 2007 (6:58 pm)
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Replying to: smnason (Jan 03, 2007 2:14 pm)
Took my 2006 Honda Civic 4 dr. EX in for the Service Bulletin fix. Also mentioned the glovebox rattle. They kept the car all day and them when I wsent to pick it up they said they couldn't duplicate either problem and so didn't do anything to it. Is it true that they don't have to incorporate the bulletin if they can't hear the "buzzing" in the engine? I drove out and the glovebox is rattling like hell. Maybe the mechanic was hearing impaired...
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- #54 of 110
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Re: Service Bulletin 06-059 [billlaux]
by targettuning
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Jan 04, 2007 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: billlaux (Jan 03, 2007 6:58 pm)
If your car fall within the serial number range listed in that particular service bulletin (for the "lug-bug" issue) I don't think they (the service people) really need to hear the noise. All you have to do is say YOU do and since your car is one of those affected YOU want it fixed. I would agree...the service advisor rides in or drives the car for 5 minutes and makes a declaration that "I don't hear anything" and that is that EXCEPT when specific serial numbers are listed You then have the power to demand a fix as authorized by Honda. All bets are off however if your serial number does not fall within the listed range. The power to fix or not to fix then goes back to the service manager.
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- #55 of 110
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Re: Lug Bug Problem [billlaux]
by nollaig
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Jan 04, 2007 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: billlaux (May 12, 2006 8:38 pm)
Problem fixed!! I bought my Civic Coupe in Nov of '06 and discovered the problem within 2 weeks. After repeated visits to the dealer and conversations with American Honda I was told that there was no fix. After 26,000 aggravating miles I was made aware of the TSB by a poster on another board. I promptly informed my dealer who was more than willing to perform the belt swap. Lo and behold, problem fixed. What really ticks me off is that I was assured by American Honda that I would be notified as soon as the problem was identified. Hooray for the internet - shame on American Honda!!!!! Not only that but I also had the leaking engine plug and faulty SRS sensor. And now they have ordered a windshield cowl as the original was assembled incorrectly and cannot be repaired. First year model? Sure... but then should we not expect more from such an estimable car manufacturer.
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Re: Service Bulletin 06-059 [billlaux]
by newcivicman
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Jan 05, 2007 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: billlaux (Jan 03, 2007 6:58 pm)
This service bulletin definitely fixes the problem. I just had the fix installed last week. My dealer did not need to hear the noise in order to incorporate the bulletin. Go back and insist that they fix your car, assuming your civic falls in the serial number range. Make sure, however, that they order the new belt when you make your appointment. (I had to make a second appointment,since they didn't realize that belt was a non-standard part)
I've been waiting for this bulletin for a year on my 2006 LX. This service bulletin does not resolve the growling noise at idle in very cold weather. Hopefully, that will be resolved soon. Thanks God for the internet. Good luck!
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Re: Lug Bug Problem [nollaig]
by adlu
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Jan 05, 2007 (6:29 pm)
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Replying to: nollaig (Jan 04, 2007 5:13 pm)
Do you own a 2007 civic?
WHich TSB did you use? My 2007 civic is not in the range of 06-059, at least as of Dec 2006.
THanks,
Adrian
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Re: Lug Bug Problem [adlu]
by billlaux
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Jan 05, 2007 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: adlu (Jan 05, 2007 6:29 pm)
Hi Adrian,
Check message #45. Someone has a 2007 and they wouldn't fix it on the 06-059 TSB since it only applied to 2006 models.
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Re: Lug Bug Problem [adlu]
by nollaig
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Jan 09, 2007 (3:12 pm)
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Replying to: adlu (Jan 05, 2007 6:29 pm)
My apologies - I bought my car in Nov of '05!!!
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- #60 of 110
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Faxed Copy
by sandman46
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Jan 09, 2007 (3:17 pm)
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I just had to fax a copy of the TSB to my local Honda dealer as they had no idea what I was talking about. How can some dealerships know about this & others do not? I'm going down there next Monday for my 1st gratis oil change & I want this taken care of also. This is not a good omen... 
Hopefully, they will now order the parts so I won't have to make 2 trips. Wish me luck!!!
The Sandman 
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