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Honda Odyssey vibration

175 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 7:09 PM

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#137 of 175 07 Odyssey Torque Converter by janimysad Oct 24, 2009 (4:29 pm)
Like many others, I've had the same vibrations & shudders in my van for mths. Three weeks ago when I had a scheduled oil change I mentioned the vibration & they said they updated the software. I had no clue that it even needed the update. Not long after, the noises were even worse & then the shudders came. Took it back. Replaced the torque converter. Within a few days worse than ever before. Took it back once again & replicated all noises within a mile of the dealership w/the Service Mgr & Tech in the car. It was the torque converter again. Now been waiting one week to take it back to replace the torque converter again. For some reason it has taken one week to even get the part in. Honestly don't know if they even replaced it the first time. I will print some of these posts to show them. Don't know what else to do! Replies to this message: my07 (Oct 24, 2009 6:54 pm)
#138 of 175 Re: 07 Odyssey Torque Converter [janimysad] by my07 Oct 24, 2009 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: janimysad (Oct 24, 2009 4:29 pm) When they replace the torque converter they have to take some of the suspension components off to get to it. When they put it all back together they are required to do an alignment. I found out because when I pulled out of the dealership the steering wheel was pointed to 1 o'clock rather than 12. (poor alignment job) You should have been able to tell from all the hand prints on your front wheels that they had the wheels off at least. Unless of course you car is kept very clean.
#139 of 175 What was the purpose of the software update? by claim5 Oct 25, 2009 (10:10 am)
I too, noticed the judders after getting the software update. Prior to the update the transmission was perfect and smooth. I can't figure out why they would update the software for it and why it would cause or accelerate this problem. I'm taking it in this week (had to wait to have the time to do it) and hope they don't screw up the perfect alignment it has now. Replies to this message: sonicw (Oct 26, 2009 10:17 am) claim5 (Oct 26, 2009 1:33 pm)
#140 of 175 Re: What was the purpose of the software update? [claim5] by sonicw Oct 26, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: claim5 (Oct 25, 2009 10:10 am) Me too. My 2009 Ody was perfectly fine before the update but I noticed the juddering afterwards. I took my Ody back in and they replaced the trans converter. Now it's running as good as new again. Just my hypothesis... I personally suspect that it's a recall workaround. I suspect that until they actually "induce" the judder (via software update) they are unable to tell which Ody's have the bad transmission versus those that do not. By doing this they: (1) eliminate need for a full recall, (2) save mass hysteria of people thinking they have the bad transmission when they do not, and (3) ultimately identify and repair the bad transmissions. Just my thought. Replies to this message: claim5 (Oct 26, 2009 1:33 pm)
#141 of 175 Re: What was the purpose of the software update? [sonicw] by claim5 Oct 26, 2009 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: sonicw (Oct 26, 2009 10:17 am) That is the most intelligent reasoning I've heard yet. It makes sense on a business standpoint, they avoid having to announce a recall, which would, of course hit the news and forever tarnish the "excellent" reliability record for the odyssey. Mine goes in tonight.
#142 of 175 Torque Converter by janimysad Oct 26, 2009 (2:54 pm)
Well I'm still waiting on a phone call to schedule service to replace my torque converter for the second time. They supposedly ordered on 10/16. I called 10/22 to check status and then again 10/23 after no one returned my call. Told I would get a call today 10/26 and no one called. Honda Cars of Hickory, NC. This is absolutely ridiculous. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! I sure hope that once they replace for the second time it will actually work.
#143 of 175 Shock of shocks! It's the Torque Converter! by claim5 Oct 27, 2009 (5:16 am)
Dropped it off last nite and got the call this morning, I need a new torque converter! So surprised, my heart was all in a flutter! (just like the transmission). Unfortunately they don't have the part and it might be Friday before I get it back. And I did confirm that they must remove some of the front steering/suspension to do the job, and they will do a total alignment as part of the repair. I bought it new and have 29K miles, should all be under warranty. Here's hoping.... Replies to this message: janimysad (Oct 27, 2009 5:21 am) my07 (Oct 27, 2009 5:38 am)
#144 of 175 Re: Shock of shocks! It's the Torque Converter! [claim5] by janimysad Oct 27, 2009 (5:21 am)
Replying to: claim5 (Oct 27, 2009 5:16 am) I've been hoping too since 10/16 when I drove mine with the service manager and tech. They supposedly ordered the second torque converter on 10/16 and as of today I've yet to get a call that the torque converter is in and schedule the service. Hope they take care of you quicker than me! Replies to this message: my07 (Oct 27, 2009 5:38 am)
#145 of 175 Re: Shock of shocks! It's the Torque Converter! [janimysad] by my07 Oct 27, 2009 (5:38 am)
Replying to: janimysad (Oct 27, 2009 5:21 am) Shouldn't be long before Honda's warehouses run out of these things. I'm sure this is not something they stock in quantity like brake pads.
#146 of 175 judder by scottinky Oct 28, 2009 (5:48 am)
mine still seems to run rough between 50-60mph. probably going to take it back next week. Replies to this message: janimysad (Oct 28, 2009 10:58 am)