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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [mrbill1957]
by guitar4him
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May 28, 2009 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (May 27, 2009 1:48 pm)
I looked up the Trico winter blades that you suggested. This is not what is on my 2008 Accord. I've been changing wipers blades on cars for 30 years. What's on my Accord is unlike anything I've ever encountered before. The carrier for the blades is plastic and is in several sections. I'm still at a loss as to how to approach a replacement.
Ken
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by mrbill1957
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May 28, 2009 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 28, 2009 3:18 pm)
There is also a "beam blade" which looks like a frameless blade. I see Trico shows pics of them on their web site. Try www.tricoproducts.com and select the Neoform or Innovision blade.
Good luck
Mrbill
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by rkirchoff
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May 28, 2009 (7:40 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 28, 2009 3:18 pm)
I have an 08 accord ex-l v6 and when my wipers needed changed, I opted for the new Rain-X wiper called Latitude, http://www.rainx.com/ , and I am extremely happy with them although they are a bit pricey. I installed them in less than 1 minute each.
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [mrbill1957]
by jhinsc
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May 28, 2009 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (May 27, 2009 1:48 pm)
Did you try the Honda dealer? I'm sure they'll replace the blade inserts for a modest sum. The Rain-X website has their Lattitude blades priced at $39 before shipping/tax. It will be less at the dealer.
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by jmillerjmiller
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May 28, 2009 (8:21 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 27, 2009 10:55 am)
I saw they were odd when I bought my 08 EX-L V6. They reminded me of a new style called 'flat blade' wipers.
For the how-to, have you checked the owner manual? Believe it or not, they have the directions on what looks to be page 332. if you don't have the manual, I found a pdf online at:
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/AAD080/AAD0808OM.pdf
You can buy just refills from the dealer or online at:
http://www.handa-accessories.com/accmaint08.html (scroll down to find the wiper refills).
The exploded parts breakdown is shown here:
http://tinyurl.com/lqp363
From a press release, here is what they called them:
• Flat-blade windshield wipers provide modern and upscale look.
Hope this is what you needed.
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Re: rust bubbles and white flakes from vents [yen_s_liu]
by temj12
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May 28, 2009 (9:59 pm)
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Replying to: yen_s_liu (May 20, 2009 5:55 pm)
I have a 2005 Accord and a 2009 Cadillac CTS. I purchased the Cadillac in January. I have had around 10 places where the paint bubbles up. They are small and very difficult to see. I took the car to the purchase dealer. I did not have to argue at all. They said they would repaint the hood, top and one quarter panel. This is one of the differences that I see with Honda vs an "american brand." Honda is very resistant to intervening and taking care of the situation. The only reason that that is not much of a problem is that my Honda has been so good.
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Re: rust bubbles and white flakes from vents [temj12]
by thegraduate
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May 29, 2009 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: temj12 (May 28, 2009 9:59 pm)
A lot has to do with your dealer, I believe. My Honda dealer has done plenty of things "good-will" AFTER the warranty had expired over 100k miles ago (on my '96 Accord). Never had to argue for anything; they just offered.
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [jhinsc]
by rkirchoff
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May 29, 2009 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: jhinsc (May 28, 2009 7:48 pm)
My Honda dealer sells only Honda parts and does not offer wiperblade refills such as RainX. I chose RainX since I love their Windshield Treatment and their Windshield Washer Fluid. At the time of my Latitude purchase, I was also given a free microfiber towel, a can of glass cleaner, and more of their original rainx windshield treatment.
In all of my 40 years of driving cars, pickups, and semi's, I have used alot of other wiper refills such as Trico which were junk and didn't last more than 6 months. Although the Latitude wipers are a bit pricey, so far they have lasted 9 months and are still doing just as good a job now as they were when they were new.
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Re: rear disk brakes wearing out fast [mr_smith]
by rkirchoff
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May 29, 2009 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: mr_smith (Apr 28, 2009 7:35 am)
I replaced the rear brakes on my 08 accord yesterday after having 33,000 miles on them. The service tech suggested I have the rotors turned to ensure fewer imperfections when matched with a new set of brake pads. I paid $206 and was told my front brakes would be replaced around 60-65,000 miles on my accord which was the mileage I remember replacing my front pads on my previous 04 accord.
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Re: rear disk brakes wearing out fast [rkirchoff]
by elroy5
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May 29, 2009 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: rkirchoff (May 29, 2009 6:09 am)
IMO, if the rotors are bad enough to need turning, I would replace them. Turning them only makes them thinner/weaker. I use the Honda wiper refills. They are less than $10 from handa-accessories.com. The owners manual has the directions for changing them. To each, his own. Happy Hondaing 
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