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#1 of 7 Pilot Backfires by alx3

Dec 11, 2006 (5:02 pm)

I have a Pilot with 1300 miles and every once in a while, certainly not repeatable, it backfires when I start it. Sounds like out of the back but I have heard it come from under the hood.
I went to the dealer and he said try another brand of gas and that unless a check engine light comes on, he can't trace it.
Anyone else with this experience?

#2 of 7 A/C noise sounds like backfire by silverpiloto5

Dec 13, 2006 (8:53 pm)

I had a 2003 Pilot and now have a 2006 Pilot. My wife has a 2006 Accord.
 
I have noticed a "backfire" like sound when starting BOTH 06 cars. It seems to be the A/C clutch engaging. TRY making sure the A/C is OFF when you leave the car at night and see if the sound still occurs. When I notice the sound, I immediately check whether the A/C is on or off. 100% of the time I hear the noise, it is on.
 
Let me know what you find.

#3 of 7 my backfire noise is stereo by doctor_dirt

Dec 14, 2006 (10:17 am)

I occasionally hear that same backfire but I isolated the sound to the stereo. Mine is a pop in what sounds like the back speakers and I hear it regardless of A/C.

#4 of 7 Re: my backfire noise is stereo [doctor_dirt] by alx3

Dec 14, 2006 (10:28 am)

Replying to: doctor_dirt (Dec 14, 2006 10:17 am)
That's interesting. My Pilot has a subwoofer in the back, right side which is where I hear the sound.
I'll try to see if the radio off makes a difference.
Thanks!
Alx

#5 of 7 Re: A/C noise sounds like backfire [silverpiloto5] by alx3

Dec 14, 2006 (10:30 am)

Replying to: silverpiloto5 (Dec 13, 2006 8:53 pm)
The service manager at the dealership said the same thing about the A/C and also about trying different gas which I thought was a crock. See reply re backfire from speakers.
Thanks.
Alx

#6 of 7 water leak by firemike5

Jul 25, 2007 (6:58 am)

iI HAVE A 2007 PILOT EXL AND NOTICE WATER COLLECTING ON DOOR SILLS UNDER PLASTIC FOOT PADS. ALSO WATER DRIPPING FROM REAR HATCH CENTER HOUSING WHERE BACKUP LIGHTS ARE LOCATED. HAS ANYONE ELSE SEEN THESE PROBLEMS?

#7 of 7 Re: water leak [firemike5] by tidester

Jul 25, 2007 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: firemike5 (Jul 25, 2007 6:58 am)
Try Honda Pilot Wet Carpet from Leaks.
 
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