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1122 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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Replying to: dlongod (Jun 26, 2008 10:17 am) Why do you want them off, may I ask?
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According to my dealership's service manager, if you disable the daytime running lights then problems with the air bag may occur. I don't like them as well but I'm stuck with'em. I've already decided my next car will not be a Honda...too many morons making drastic changes that many of us don't want, need, or care to have.
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As some prevoius posts have reported ... re: lights dimming -- I pulled my 08 (I4 EX-L) up to a large wall of a bldg at night and can clearly see the lights dim when the condenser kicks on. Furthermore the condenser cycle period is about 6-8 secs ON then OFF, ON etc... Has anyone been successfull at getting any information regarding this problem or whether this is actually considered a problem by Honda or normal ?
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Replying to: rkirchoff (Jun 26, 2008 3:04 pm) 
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Replying to: rkirchoff (Jun 26, 2008 3:04 pm) Other than that, ALL cars are becoming more and more complex (not just Hondas). All cars will be required to have stability control soon, and systems to improve fuel economy are getting more complicated as well. If you want a simple car, I suggest a 60's model (would have said 70's models, but they started with the emissions controls).
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Replying to: dwashco (Jun 26, 2008 3:05 pm) Many autoparts chains will do a free battery/alternator check, where they check it driving an electrical load. A visual inspection of the cables is usually the first step, but if everything checks out then you'll need to have a good mechanic check the resistance of the main power cables and ground, to pinpoint possible internal cable corrosion problems. You do this under load drawing a current, so you can see if there is any voltage drop (proving a resistance). Voltage = Current x Resistance.
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| The headlight "flicker" problem appears to be happening on every 08 Accord I4 model. All the posts on this forum have indicated that dealers are saying it is normal. For me, its not a big deal. However, some have reported that the problem is sufficiently drastic that oncoming traffic might think they are flashing their lights. Mine is no where near that drastic and occurs only every 20 seconds or so . . . | |
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Replying to: kiawah (Jun 27, 2008 9:37 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 26, 2008 10:19 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jun 26, 2008 5:22 pm) I do know that since I've been using these idiot lights...daytime running lights...that I've been almost hit many more times. More people have pulled-out in front of me and then once they hear my horn and see me swerve to avoid collision, they look at me like...where did you come from. To me, the addition of the daytime running lights has added more glare to drivers. I've also noticed when trucks/pick-ups are right behind me that their daytime running lights are darned near blinding via the rear view mirror and the automatic mirror-dimming does not work to prevent this. I miss the old style mirror that had that tab on the bottom side so the driver could flip the mirror upwards or downwards to prevent blinding lights/glare. Having my windows tinted with the 20% tint has certainly helped to reduce the glare/blinding daytime lights. |
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