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171 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 8:17 AM

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#118 of 171 Well, I had the dealer re-torque the wheels... by claim5 Aug 27, 2009 (2:58 pm)
And the braking vibration is still there, though seemingly less pronounced. I took it up to 80mph gradually, and the balance seems fine. BTW the ECO light comes on all the time, and I feel absolutely nothing different. Last month, up to St. Paul we got between 26-28 mpg at 75-80 with the air set at 68 so I know the eco is working (one week in northern Minnesota I averaged 31 mpg.) great. The only vibration I get now is when I brake from 75-60. It goes away below 60. I don't see how this could possibly be related to anything other than the rotors, but will keep an open mind because I didn't notice it until after the software update. I'm just going to wait until I hit 30K and get all the brakes done at that time. Should be middle to end of Oct. Replies to this message: mnodyssey (Aug 27, 2009 7:11 pm) claim5 (Aug 29, 2009 2:03 pm)
#119 of 171 Re: Well, I had the dealer re-torque the wheels... [claim5] by mnodyssey Aug 27, 2009 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: claim5 (Aug 27, 2009 2:58 pm) claim5, i see you are located in mn, i just had the torque converter replaced at walser honda in burnsville. the low speed judders are gone but vibration during acceleration from 60 to 65 is still there. i need to get an oil change so i figured they can also inspect the motor mounts. the software upgrade actually made the vibrations worse and that was the reason why the converter was replaced. i noticed the ex-l and touring had issues with engine mount, anyone with an ex have the same issue?? not Replies to this message: claim5 (Aug 29, 2009 2:03 pm)
#120 of 171 Re: Well, I had the dealer re-torque the wheels... [mnodyssey] by claim5 Aug 29, 2009 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: mnodyssey (Aug 27, 2009 7:11 pm) mnodyssey, Sorry, I'm actually in the NW suburbs of Chicago, was up in MN several times this year starting in March. Daughter to start college in St. Paul next week. My dealer is Schaumburg Honda. On an unhappier note, just yesterday and today, while gently accelerating from a stop the van judders between 2nd and 3rd gear. Not every time, rather rarely. That's totally new, and wonder if it could have been the software update that brought it about. I think it's up-shifting too early. The dealer is not going to be happy to see me again. Could they perhaps reset it to the original factory specs? It was working fine until after the software update. Think perhaps I'll go ahead and take the kid up to St. Paul and call the dealer when I get back after Labor Day. My initial intention was to buy a 2010 Odyssey EX-L (would be my 3rd) at end of October but after last years financial disaster I'll probably have to keep the 07 for another year.
#121 of 171 Re: how bad is the vibration? [tsais] by ramanim Sep 16, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: tsais (Aug 14, 2009 10:13 am) I have a Odyssey 2007 EXL - ~33000 miles. We did the Honda recommended software update 3 weeks ago and since then the vibration/judder at low speeds is horrible. This consistently happens between 20-30mph. he dealer said this is a Torque Converter problem that increased with the software update and they are going to replace the Torque Converter. I see other posters with same issue after the software update - did chancing the Torque converted solve the problem? Luckily the warranty covers this.
#122 of 171 Torque Converter on Order by my07 Sep 16, 2009 (11:18 am)
I am in the same boat. I also have 33K miles. I posted the info about the software update hear when I learned about it. I had the update done a few weeks ago and now at times the van shakes violently when shifting between 20 and 40mph. I took it in last week and at first they called me and said they couldn't find anything wrong. I went down and test drove with the mechanic until he felt the problem. As soon as he felt it he said he would place the order for a torque converter. It should be in today. I'll post back here once it's installed. Two years of complaining and finally something is getting done. I will never buy Honda again.
#123 of 171 More juddering noticed, gotta call dealer by claim5 Sep 17, 2009 (7:09 pm)
Yep, was absolutely perfect before they "fixed it" with the software upgrade. What is wrong with Honda??? I just hope dealer doesn't give me run-around. I notice the juddering from 20-30 if gently accelerating, and 30-40 if moderately accelerating. I love my Odyssey (just keep repeating that sentence). Here's hoping that a torque converter replacement won't screw something else up.
#124 of 171 Re: It's the motor mount [blountl3] by spotink Oct 02, 2009 (10:09 pm)
Replying to: blountl3 (Jan 22, 2009 4:36 pm) I own a 2006 Honda Odyssey myself. I also had the vibration problem, it's been doing it since it was brand new, I thought that it was the characteristic of this particular van. Usually when the "eco" mode kicks in I feel the vibration to be more profound. Recently, while on reverse I felt a thud from the engine compartment so I had it checked that same day just to find out that two of the engine mounts were broken. Good thing I had extended warranty otherwise it would have cost me $1,200. The tech said that it is a common problem for this model. At my son's school a parent drives the same vehicle and I tested it to see if they have the same problem and found out that she has the same busted engine mounts. Replies to this message: bigdadi118 (Oct 03, 2009 5:51 am)
#125 of 171 Re: It's the motor mount [spotink] by bigdadi118 Oct 03, 2009 (5:51 am)
Replying to: spotink (Oct 02, 2009 10:09 pm) This is latest Honda Quality!
#126 of 171 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update by dnicola Oct 08, 2009 (7:30 am)
Just took my van in for the software update relative to the service bulletin. It has been giving me problems for the last month. While it only shook twice, it started feeling a little "off" between 20 and 40 MPH - expecially on a gentle incline. My husband said that it was vibrating like crazy during the 10 minute trip home after the update. Will order a new torque converter - hope that helps. The van only has 29,000 miles on it. Replies to this message: my07 (Oct 08, 2009 8:47 am) gkrangan (Oct 08, 2009 9:15 am) gkrangan (Oct 08, 2009 4:24 pm) and 3 more... dnicola (Nov 06, 2009 7:38 am) bman344 (Nov 21, 2009 8:22 am) claim5 (Nov 22, 2009 11:14 am) and 4 more... dnicola (Dec 02, 2009 10:53 am) and 1 more... timman (Dec 04, 2009 7:56 am) and 2 more...
#127 of 171 Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [dnicola] by my07 Oct 08, 2009 (8:47 am)
Replying to: dnicola (Oct 08, 2009 7:30 am) My dealer had my van all of last week to replace the torque converter and fix one of the power sliding doors. When they replaced the converter they had to do an alignment and now the steering wheel points at 1 o'clock when driving straight. I noticed it after I drove out of the dealership on got on the highway. Anyhow they have committed to fixing that on my next service. The trans is much better now. Upshifts and downshift are less harsh. Before it often felt like I drove over something when coming to a stop. Overall the van drives smoother also. I have not felt any judder so far. After the update it would judder quite often. The service writer I dealt with said they are now finding out that about 90% of the time (according to Honda) that the update will not fix the problem and the torque converter will have to be replaced. She said the they now order a torque converter as soon as the update is performed. I, on the other hand, had to have the update done and then return so they could "see" if I really needed a new converter. I will never buy another Honda. Replies to this message: gkrangan (Oct 08, 2009 9:15 am) gkrangan (Oct 08, 2009 4:24 pm) vadakkan (Oct 11, 2009 6:57 pm) and 2 more...

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