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Re: how bad is the vibration? [tsais]
by ramanim
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Sep 16, 2009 (9:15 am)
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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.
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- #122 of 166
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Torque Converter on Order
by my07
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Sep 16, 2009 (11:18 am)
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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.
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- #123 of 166
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More juddering noticed, gotta call dealer
by claim5
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Sep 17, 2009 (7:09 pm)
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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.
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- #124 of 166
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Re: It's the motor mount [blountl3]
by spotink
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Oct 02, 2009 (10:09 pm)
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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.
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- #125 of 166
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Re: It's the motor mount [spotink]
by bigdadi118
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Oct 03, 2009 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: spotink (Oct 02, 2009 10:09 pm)
This is latest Honda Quality!
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- #126 of 166
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2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update
by dnicola
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Oct 08, 2009 (7:30 am)
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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.
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- #127 of 166
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [dnicola]
by my07
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Oct 08, 2009 (8:47 am)
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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.
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- #128 of 166
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [my07]
by gkrangan
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Oct 08, 2009 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: my07 (Oct 08, 2009 8:47 am)
Bought this 2007 Odyssey on Sep 4th, with 3.5months of B2B warranty left. I found moldings loose, some things broken or needed fixing. So, I took it to the nearest dealer - RoushHonda in Westerville, OH and while they ordered parts to fix those items, they suggested that I apply the software update for the judder problem. I had felt that the van wasn't shifting very smooth at low speeds, so i agreed for them to apply the update. After the update was applied, things got really bad. Once the engine/transmission would warm up to the normal operating temps, the judder would happen 90% of the time between the speeds of 25-30mph or between 35-40mph while accelerating slowly - fairly typical driving conditions on 35mph roads with lots of traffic lights. Took it back to the dealer the next day armed with all of the TSBs and printouts from the forums, including this one, and had their senior mechanic drive with me. It did not happen for the first 10mins or so.. but after that, it showed up a little bit. But, my service manager was good and very nice. He went ahead and ordered the torque converter and scheduled the repair for today (Oct 8th). But, over the past one week, it's been getting more and more worse. When i dropped off the van at the dealer's yesterday, i had the service guy ride with me and it happened 5 times in 10mins of driving. I was definitely getting better at recreating the issue on demand. I made him write all of the stuff that he experienced first hand on the work-list. This morning, I called him back on how things were going and he mentioned that they've gone ahead and replaced the torque converter  . Hopefully, everything's cool and it'll drive nicely. Keeping my fingers crossed. But, i have to say that this dealer has been real good to me and even took care of many issues (under warranty) that may have possibly been caused by poor maintenance/care by the previous owner and this van wasn't even purchased at that dealership. And now, they have replaced the torque converter. Will drive it for a few days once i get the van back this evening and see how it feels. Will post an update. Good luck to all of the others having similar issues with their tranny's. Hopefully, your dealer will attend to the problems the same way, my dealer did for me.
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- #129 of 166
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2007 Odyssey Vibration - torque converter replaced [gkrangan]
by gkrangan
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Oct 08, 2009 (4:24 pm)
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Replying to: gkrangan (Oct 08, 2009 9:15 am)
Update on the last post. Just got the van back from the dealer and it drives great!! . The transmission seems to be shifting smoothly after the torque converter replacement. The last time I was there, I had given then a printout of the TSB 07-28 (sound/noise during low acceleration). They ordered the parts for that also, along with the torque converter. When they did the tranny torque converter fix, they had to take out that exhaust and the heat-shield stuff out anyway, so he replaced it with the new parts based on the 07-28 TSB. Now, the vibrations aren't there and best of all, the ride is really nice and smooth at low-speeds. Now, I just hope it lasts like this as long as I own this thing.
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- #130 of 166
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - torque converter replaced [gkrangan]
by vadakkan
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Oct 11, 2009 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: gkrangan (Oct 08, 2009 4:24 pm)
Did any of you who had the judder/ torque issue get a letter from HONDA requesting to perform the Software update? I got a letter to do so and updated the software and now the judder is more. I could hardly notice the judder before the sofware update. Now the dealer told me to replace the torque converter.
Where can I find the TSB 07-28 .Could anybody provide a link?
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