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2008/9 Brake Noise
by branders
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Jan 09, 2009 (11:22 am)
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I know others have posted in the past on this problem, but I was wondering if anyone found a solution.
I own an '09 Accord with around 2000 miles on it. I have noticed the brakes squeak when I lightly press on the brakes or brake at low speeds. I took it in to the dealer and they said that they have seen this problem on several new accords and that at this time there is no fix for the problem, but that Honda is working on it. They said it had something to do with the humidity, which I don't buy since its January and 40 degrees out.
The Honda website acknowledges this problem and basically says deal with it "because it cannot be eliminated" Is this really their only answer? The brakes shouldn't make noise on a brand new car.
If anyone has found a solution to this problem I would love to hear it.
Thanks in advance, this forum is always very helpful.
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Re: 2008/9 Brake Noise [branders]
by thegraduate
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Jan 09, 2009 (3:32 pm)
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Replying to: branders (Jan 09, 2009 11:22 am)
They said it had something to do with the humidity, which I don't buy since its January and 40 degrees out.
Humidity can be high, regardless of temperature. It is simply a measurement of how saturated with moisture the air is. In the summertime, it can be 90 degrees with a dewpoint of 75, and the humidity will be lower than if it were 40 degree outside with a dewpoint of 35. Sure, 90 over 75 feels more "sticky", but the air is actually less saturated, or "humid."
I'm from Alabama and am studying meteorology in grad school; I know humidity!
Not sure how this applies accurately to your problem, but thought I'd share.
Best,
TheGrad
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Re: 2008/9 Brake Noise [branders]
by classact1
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Jan 09, 2009 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: branders (Jan 09, 2009 11:22 am)
I had the same issue on my '08 Accord, right from the time it was new. The brakes would squeak in all types of weather, even after the car was warmed up. I brought it back to the dealer at about 2000 miles. Naturally, they didn't squeak when the mechanic took it for a drive, but I insisted the brakes made noise. They had a supervisor ride with me, but he talked the entire time and did not hear it when it did squeak. (He said squeaking is normal when first starting the car due to brake dust, but I kept telling him it happens at any time.) When Honda received my customer service survey that said how unsatisfied I was, they arranged for me to bring it in again, to the same dealer. This time, both front and rear brakes were replaced, no questions asked. Problem solved.
Not to be corny, but in this case the squeaky wheel really did get the grease, and then some!
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Re: Oil consumption [rbbrick]
by chis1
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Jan 12, 2009 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: rbbrick (Dec 30, 2008 5:53 am)
I took my car into the dealer for my 2008 I4 with MT and 6000 miles on it. I was driving home and the oil light came on. Pulled the dipstick, didn't register, put 1 quart in and came to the bottom notch on the stick. They did a check for leaks, found nothing. According to them, not sure if I believe them, they don't need to check for compression because sensors do all of that. No fault codes appeared on the car. They talked with Honda Engineering. Told the dealer to do an oil analysis, they found nothing wrong. Conclussion was they think the factory didn't fill the engine all the way with oil and burning 1 quart over 6000 miles is acceptable. I'm skeptical. I do remember checking the oil at the end of the summer (with about 4000 miles on it) and it checked fine. So we shall see. This discussion on oil consumption I do find interesting. The dealer wants me to bring in the car at 100, 500 and 1000 miles for them to check the oil. After that if I ever need to put oil in it, they want me to bring it by so they can document it and fill it. I find this crazy, never have had to do that with a new car. Have a 2001 odyssey and it hardly consumed ANY oil over 5000 miles. My wife and I love this accord though. I personally think I have a lemon engine, I'll just need to prove it.
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by gyusher
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Jan 12, 2009 (11:09 am)
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The dealer wants me to bring in the car at 100, 500 and 1000 miles for them to check the oil
Work with them. Had you not had the problem most likely they wouldn't want you in there so often for that. . . Chances are nothing is hurt. I remember a new pickup I had over heated and started to rattle when pulling my bass boat when it had around 5,000 miles on it. I checked the oil before leaving home and it was full then 40 miles later it took 2 quarts to get it to the add line. . . I was pissed that Ford would do nothing. Long story short that was the best truck I ever had. . . 250,000 miles later it still ran like a top. . . I know not why. . .
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Re: [gyusher]
by chis1
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Jan 12, 2009 (11:46 am)
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Replying to: gyusher (Jan 12, 2009 11:09 am)
That's funny! You're right, it could be one of those things and we shall see. But, I'm working with them. I'm fortunate in that the Honda dealer by me is actually pretty reputable (at least their service department is). I got the car home, let it sit for 1/2 hour and then I checked the oil. It was above the top mark, overfilled....not sure if that was intentional by them or not.
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Re: 2008 Accord EXL V6 XM Radio sound stops working after a while [gkelm]
by jam1000
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Jan 12, 2009 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: gkelm (Jan 09, 2009 9:25 am)
Does it happen in the same spot repeatedly? If so, it's probably a satellite (or interference with the satellite) problem rather than a problem with the car.
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Re: 2008 Accord EXL V6 XM Radio sound stops working after a while [jam1000]
by pitt3
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Jan 13, 2009 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: jam1000 (Jan 12, 2009 2:28 pm)
I have the same problem with my EXL V6 coupe (18,000 miles). I have to restart the car to get the XM back working. Happens at any location, about once a month.
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Re: 2008 Accord EXL V6 XM Radio sound stops working after a while [pitt3]
by djconner
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Jan 15, 2009 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: pitt3 (Jan 13, 2009 6:07 am)
I've had the same problem with my new 2009 V6 coupe on a couple occasions. The XM is still displaying everything correctly (song titles, etc.), just no sound. Restarting the car fixed it, but nothing else I tried did.
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Break Replacement
by jrj620
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Jan 24, 2009 (9:42 am)
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I was reading in one of the car magazines (Motor Trend or Car and Driver) that in their long term test car (2008 Accord V6) that they needed to replace the rear break pads at about 15000 miles. Can this be true? Has anyone else experienced this very early replacement?
I had a 2003 Accord V6 and I needed to replace the rear pads at 40,000 and thought that was early.
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