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#536 of 1122 Headlights Dim with A/C Compressor ON by katanapilot Jul 06, 2008 (6:15 pm)
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. Replies to this message: duke23 (Jul 06, 2008 8:36 pm)
#537 of 1122 Re: Headlights Dim with A/C Compressor ON [katanapilot] by duke23 Jul 06, 2008 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: katanapilot (Jul 06, 2008 6:15 pm) After reading posts regarding this issue, I decided to duplicate the problem. In order to do so, I had to put the car in park, put the ac to max a/c with radio on and turn up the a/c. Sure enough, a flicker every 30 seconds. However while night driving I have not experienced this phenomenon. The car is so perfect in every other regard, ( 2008 ex 4 cyl at ) I've decided to ignore it. What are you going to do katanapilot if they replace your vehicle and it duplicates? File Lemon law again?
#539 of 1122 Re: Headlights Dim with A/C Condenser ON [rich505] by canddmeyer Jul 13, 2008 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: rich505 (Jul 05, 2008 4:49 pm) None of my 3 Toyota's have had the 'heat soak problem'. My 99 Accord does have the headlights dim slightly when the A/C kicks on but it has always been that way for my Honda and probably some other vehicles I've owned too. While this may be aggravating to some, it isn't a problem for me or the car. Replies to this message: rich505 (Jul 13, 2008 2:58 pm)
#540 of 1122 Re: Headlights Dim with A/C Condenser ON [canddmeyer] by rich505 Jul 13, 2008 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: canddmeyer (Jul 13, 2008 12:21 pm) I was just commenting on the fact that Toyota only fixed the "problem" either in my 87 Tacoma. They always called it a "heat soak" problem even though it would do it during in the winter as well. It wasn't serious, just an inconvenience. If it died on a restart you had to let it crank for 2-3 seconds. It was almost as if the mixture got too rich or was fuel starved.   The flying fickle finger of fate determined if would occur depending on outside temperature, how warmed up the engine was. and how long it had been off.
#541 of 1122 Oil Change by mazda6dude Jul 14, 2008 (12:31 pm)
I have 8,000 miles on my accord the oil life is at 15%. I want to know if its safe to go till 10% or even 5% to change the oil? Any suggestions and feedback would be appreciate. Replies to this message: rich505 (Jul 14, 2008 1:05 pm) ljgbjg (Jul 15, 2008 1:07 am) thegraduate (Jul 14, 2008 11:14 pm)
#542 of 1122 Re: Oil Change [mazda6dude] by rich505 Jul 14, 2008 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 14, 2008 12:31 pm) I don't own a Honda but I change the oil/filter in my Toyota Camry and Ford Ranger every 3 months or 3000 miles. My experience is oil is cheaper than an engine job in any vehicle . Replies to this message: ljgbjg (Jul 15, 2008 1:07 am)
#543 of 1122 Re: Oil Change [mazda6dude] by thegraduate Jul 14, 2008 (11:14 pm)
Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 14, 2008 12:31 pm) 15% is preferred, but DEFINITELY get it done before you wind down to zero.
#544 of 1122 Re: Oil Change [rich505] by ljgbjg Jul 15, 2008 (1:07 am)
Replying to: rich505 (Jul 14, 2008 1:05 pm) An historically good practice but we are talking about break in oil here, which Honda recommends be left in for the full time according to the computer.
#545 of 1122 Rattling noise in cabin by back window by ehamilto55 Jul 15, 2008 (12:07 pm)
I have a 2008 Honda Accord and have about 6K miles on it. I have just noticed that when I hit a bump or go over railroad tracks I hear a Rattle inside the cabin. It sounds like it is the rear brake light in the window. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to check it? I can not find a way to the light and I do not see any clamps or bolts that might be loose. Please help the noise is driving me crazy. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jul 15, 2008 12:13 pm)

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