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1114 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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Replying to: rich505 (Jul 06, 2008 1:25 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 06, 2008 4:13 pm) I had issues with my 84 Accord which was one of the first made in Ohio and was pre-fuel injection days. The idle speed when set at the 750 spec would drop down almost to the stall point. Honda's cure was to keep the A/C on so the A/C idle-up kicked in. I adjusted the idle speed to 1000 (ah the days of carburetors). |
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 06, 2008 4:13 pm) The ELD, first implemented in the middle 90's, cuts the output of the alternator under low load to increase gas mileage. That might explain why the lights dim sometimes when the A/C kicks on. Too many doodads all in the name of gas mileage.
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Replying to: rich505 (Jul 06, 2008 5:11 pm)  Either way, some owners have had success changing the ELD. On some Accords the ELD is part of the fuse box, so those are not cheap to replace ($250-300). Some are separate parts.
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 06, 2008 5:30 pm) I found this doing a Google search for ELD + ELD: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3828/is_199907/ai_n8866330
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Replying to: rich505 (Jul 06, 2008 5:39 pm) |
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My '08 Accord 4 cylinder has the same issue. Taken it to three dealers and they cannot fix the problem. Honda is reportedly working on a fix, but the fix is expensive and invasive. The ELD system is partially to blame, but there is more to it than that. The dimming issue would not be unusual if it occurred at idle (low alternator output) but it occurs also at highway speeds. The ELD signals the engine computer when to place the alternator in high output mode. The alternator is in low most of the time primarily for fuel savings - less load on the engine. I have sent Honda the "Final Opportunity to Repair" notice as directed by the Georgia Warranty Rights Act (Lemon Law). They will have 15 days to fix the problem and then they will either have to replace the vehicle or give me my money back. Since there is no fix available, Honda will be in a bit of a dilemma if I ask for a replacement vehicle. It sounds like all of the I4 Accords have the problem. I'm guessing it doesn't bother everyone, but I have been "flashed" by oncoming cars and more recently cars behind me that think I am repeatedly stepping on the brakes and releasing them. If you have this vehicle, I would suggest you take it to your dealer and start documenting the issue. File a report with the NHTSA website, call Consumer Reports, the Institute for Highway Safety and anyone else who will listen. Honda will fix this but only when it gets painful enough or the word gets out to prospective buyers. Good luck to you all.
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Replying to: katanapilot (Jul 06, 2008 6:15 pm) |
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Replying to: rich505 (Jul 05, 2008 4:49 pm)
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