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Re: 2008 Accord I4 Voltage, Lights Dim, Vent Blower Slows [sirgilligan]
by sirgilligan
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Nov 05, 2008 (6:41 am)
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Replying to: sirgilligan (Nov 05, 2008 6:07 am)
I recommend that everyone experiencing this problem should file a complaint:
http://www.safercar.gov/
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Re: 2008 Accord I4 Voltage, Lights Dim, Vent Blower Slows [dpmeersman]
by sirgilligan
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Nov 05, 2008 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Nov 05, 2008 6:32 am)
I agree. I bought a Honda over many choices because of the engineering. Seems simple enough, admit that the Electrical Load Detector (ELD) is not set properly in that the load is to high before it switches, and then replace the component.
My money is tight and my patience grows thin. I will replace it with something else and tell everyone I know what I think.
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Re: 2008 Accord I4 Voltage, Lights Dim, Vent Blower Slows [sirgilligan]
by sirgilligan
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Nov 05, 2008 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: sirgilligan (Nov 05, 2008 6:46 am)
By the way, here is a link to another discussion on the same issue:
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2201268&page=7
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Auto Function
by gyusher
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Nov 05, 2008 (4:59 pm)
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My 08 coupe does the same thing but it is of no consequence in my mind. When it does bug me I just turn off the auto function on the air and heating system. I'll even go so far as saying just about every car I've owned in the last 40 years also does this to one degree or the other.
I kind of agree with Honda in that when the electrical load changes suddenly to that degree you will notice things like dimming lights etc. To me it is so brief and I know what is happening when it occurs. What I do when it does concern me is use a function that this does not occur.
Personally I don't care much for the auto function anyway. They certainly could change it so this happens less frequently but you might have a 4 or 5 degree temp change rather than the system trying to keep it so tight. . .
I understand how little things such as this can get on your nerves and as much as cars cost today you would think they would/should be perfect but the facts remain that they do have bugs related to functions they are asked to perform.
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Re: Auto Function [gyusher]
by sirgilligan
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Nov 05, 2008 (5:09 pm)
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Replying to: gyusher (Nov 05, 2008 4:59 pm)
Thanks for your reply. My issue is a bit different. I do not have automatic climate control. My lights dim every 20 seconds. When the car is in park you can actually notice the engine lag and then rev a bit at the same time the lights dim. If the blower for the defrost is on (yes it snowed here today) you will hear the fan speed lower and then come back up.
I appreciate your reply but I feel this is different. I too have noticed with most cars I have owned that the lights dim when the A/C compressor kicks in because that is a significant load on the system.
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [mmaxemow]
by nwaccord
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Nov 09, 2008 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: mmaxemow (Aug 25, 2008 12:51 pm)
08 Accord V6 EX-L 31,000 miles and had to replace my rear brakes yesterday. I took it to Honda and they said this was normal, however in my 18 years of owning Honda vehicles I have never replaced the rear brakes or front brakes on any of my Honda's. When I looked at the worn pads it was the inside pads that were on the indicators and the outside pads still had some meat left. Good thing the calipers were still in good shape, but this just doesn't seem right. I honestly believe something is defective with the calipers. I'm in pursuit to get this resolved with Honda. Wish me luck.....
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [nwaccord]
by mrbill1957
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Nov 09, 2008 (8:24 am)
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Replying to: nwaccord (Nov 09, 2008 7:48 am)
Good luck in getting anything more then a "goodwill" replacement of the pads. If you look thru the posts on brakes, there have been numerous complaints starting with 03 that the rear brakes wear out too fast.
Mrbill
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [nwaccord]
by elroy5
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Nov 09, 2008 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: nwaccord (Nov 09, 2008 7:48 am)
This seems to be common on 7th gen (03-07) and 8th gen (08-) Accords. I had to replace my rear pads on my 03 V6 at around 47k miles. The front pads are still going at 60k miles. I don't think anything is wrong with your callipers, just the way these brakes are biased (front/rear). Since the pads cost me less than $50, and I have no other problems with the brakes (no vibrations or squealing), and I changed them myself, I'm not complaining. I guess, if I had to pay someone else $200 to change them, I would be.
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2008 Honda Accord engine knocking
by colp
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Nov 10, 2008 (12:26 pm)
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I purchased the car (lx-p) in mid august and have put 3,000 miles on it. Recently I have noticed pinging noise from the engine, which is becoming more and more noticeable. I always put regular gas in the car as stated by the manual. Has anyone else also noticed this? Is it because gasoline is different in the winter time than summer time?
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [mrbill1957]
by bvdj84
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Nov 10, 2008 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Nov 09, 2008 8:24 am)
On my 06 Accord, they replaced all of my calipers at "good will" because they were all rusting out! I insisted that they be replaced, because there is not way I am driving a new car to have the all rusted, which is not normal. They fade, and look different over time, but should not be rusting. I was happy they did that for me! Besides they looked bad with the Alloys. But, could it be that I was my car so much, like once every week?
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