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161 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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Replying to: cja2 (Nov 09, 2008 6:14 am)
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Replying to: vlentz (Nov 10, 2008 9:25 am) Though your vibration issue sounds similar to the issue we have with our 2008 LX, it may be different. Like yours, ours is very noticeable at 50 mph. But unlike yours, ours worsens with increased speed. We are in the process of trying to determine if alloy wheels will eliminate the problem, since our Service Tech told us the problem was inherant in all LX's due to the steel wheels. Any thoughts?
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Replying to: vlentz (Nov 10, 2008 9:25 am) |
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Replying to: newsubifan (Nov 11, 2008 4:12 am) I can reproduce my problem at any time. As soon as it goes into overdrive you can feel vibration in the gas pedal and the steering wheel. It will peak around 48 or 50 mph. As soon as you let off or increase the gas it stops. The factory rep agrees that he feel it and states that there is no fix or he would fix it. He states that it is the transmission trying to "lock in". He had me drive a 2009 LX and it did the same thing. That, he says makes it "normal" I say if he has a thousand cars that exhibit the same vibration that doesn't make it normal, that makes him having a thousand cars that are defective. American Honda called and asked about it. I told them that I felt compelled to buy the extended warranty because in my opinion there has to be wear in that drive train. I asked that they split the cost of a six year 120,000 mile zero deductible EW with me. They will "get back to me" by Wednesday (tomorrow). I'll let you know!! |
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Replying to: cja2 (Nov 06, 2008 3:39 am) Previously I experienced a shudder - but I think the engine mount now has the balls to hold down the engine and suppress what previously manifested itself into a shudder. Eventhough the vibration is gone - I can detect those times when the engine is in ECO and not capable of deliverying a super smooth ride. I honestly believe the engine should (and used to) run a bit smoother - this rougher ride is what cause the mount to fail in the first place. But at least I don't feel like I have to sell the car. If anyone knows of other items that could smooth the ride in ECO I would love to know - however reading "vlentz - had me drive a 2009 LX which did the same thing" - maybe that's as good as it gets. I going to keep checking back to see what others find. |
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Replying to: vlentz (Nov 11, 2008 8:51 am)
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Replying to: newsubifan (Nov 11, 2008 6:42 pm) Just heard from American Honda. They talked to the factory rep that rode with me and he stated that it was normal for this model and there was no fix available. For that reason they wouldn't offer me any assistance with the EW. I asked what percent of the settlement they would pay if the drive train failed after the warranty expired and they couldn't tell me. I feel compelled to buy the EW. The truth is even if there is no failure this car is annoying to drive. I have a $27,000 in this car and I hate driving it. I bought it brand new a couple of months ago and have had it back three times to one dealer and once to another. They all say it's normal. I will never buy another Honda. I am checking legal avenues through the lemon law but don't think it will help.
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Replying to: newsubifan (Nov 11, 2008 6:42 pm) I am the original poster of this vibration crap! After many visits to different dealerships, my van finally drives much better. I would not say perfect but more than acceptable. As other posters have said, there is a TSB about the rear engine mounts. I had those replaced. The van was better but not great. I could tell it helped. I then had to replace the factory michellins at 26k miles. That's pathetic but what can I say! I went the advice of Tire Kingdom for a "soft" ride and that tire is a Yokohama Avid. They were only $105 each. What a difference. The van drives much better. The vibration at 42-50 is completely gone. I have minimal vibration at upper highway speeds (70-85). What a difference. Hope this helps everyone. What a nightmare honda has caused. Sad if the Michellins are the leading cause. |
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Replying to: vlentz (Nov 12, 2008 2:00 pm) I am sorry to hear about American Honda. It is too bad they do not back their product. I am having a similar experience. I feel like I'm being given the run-around. I have also been told my vehicle is normal, (after it spent its first week in the shop) though my vibrations are quite different than yours. Both of our cars cannot be normal if they are doing different things -- yours with intermittent vibrations at a specified speed and mine with constant vibrations that get stronger with increased speed. My dealership also wants me to drive an LX which they say they will have ready for me when I arrive. We decided to test drive one at another dealership to investigate this. My husband is doing this as we speak. All I know is that I was sold a sub-standard vehicle which we reported as such within 1 day of ownership. We have experienced nothing but extremely poor customer service from both the dealership and Honda since. We have owned the car less than 2 weeks now. I feel your pain. However, you may be eligible to pursue the Lemon Law since your vehicle has been serviced at least 3 times (that's from FL). We were cut off at 2. We cannot take our car to another dealer for service since our dealership, Kuhn, closed out the warranty for our vibration issue. After finding no source for the vibrations, the Honda rep deemed our car within spec. I am trying to get the GM to take a drive in my car. Then he will see exactly what was sold to us. I am also trying to find a friend who might know the owner. Perhaps that will spur some action. |
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| We have a happy ending to our story! Our dealership, Kuhn, spent the entire day with us! First the Service Manager took us on a test drive in our LX after they replaced our steel wheels with alloys (SM's idea). Though still evident, this actually reduced the vibrations considerably, and they offerred to sell us the wheels at cost (less than $600). They also gave us the option of giving our car back and letting us buy another one. How nice is that! After driving another LX, an EX and an EX-L we went with the 2nd option. I thought the LX and EX we tested had just the normal vibrations you'd expect, and that they were a much better drive than our LX (even with the alloys). However, the EX-L had a relatively smoother, more solid and quieter ride, so we opted for that. The GM was very fair on the price. We're really pleased with the way things turned out and are very appreciative. I think that the GM may have been out of town early in the week, but once he returned and talked with us, then met with us, he made things right. I am glad they took care of us. I was not looking forward to dealing with American Honda after what I have read in this forum. Thanks for all the help everyone! | |
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