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Re: 2008 Honda Accord [monkey322]
by thegraduate
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Nov 03, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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Replying to: monkey322 (Nov 03, 2008 10:58 am)
I'd like to note that I haven't read of any problems of this sort in the Odyssey van with 6-4-3 VCM. Doesn't mean they don't exist, its just a bit of anecdotal evidence to chew on.
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- #1908 of 2183
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord [thegraduate]
by monkey322
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Nov 04, 2008 (7:22 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 03, 2008 3:06 pm)
I don't know why not but again - like the GM vehicles, although not RWD, the Odyssey is a much heavier vehicle - perhaps that compensates for it, and until now its use in the Odyssey was limited to a particular model trim level, again, reducing the potential number of aberrations from a much smaller population.
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- #1909 of 2183
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord [monkey322]
by thegraduate
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Nov 04, 2008 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: monkey322 (Nov 04, 2008 7:22 am)
Just as the V6 Accord is a relatively small fraction of Accord sales (it used to be something like 25% of Accords were V6). The VCM Odyssey still is only available on EX-L and Touring models, so the same sort-of thing applies.
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- #1910 of 2183
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord [thegraduate]
by monkey322
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Nov 04, 2008 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 04, 2008 8:04 am)
Yes - except the weight issue.
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord [monkey322]
by robotaz2
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Nov 04, 2008 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: monkey322 (Nov 03, 2008 10:58 am)
I appreciate the level-headed input. I have not considered that the car may need to break in to get rid of the annoying vibrations and hums. I will keep hoping. My final comment will be how disappointed I am that Honda does make this system with the ability to disable it. The viability, purpose, need, etc. of the system can be debated all day long. What is stupid, idiotically stupid, and beyond comprehension to me is why they did not make this system so that it can be defeated. I suppose that would admit defeat and based on the way Japanese Toyota employees in my neighborhood act, that may be something they are unable to grasp. I don't mean that disrespectfully. These guys are very cocky and I would expect them to be insanely proud of their products. Anyway, I'll just hope it gets better.
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- #1912 of 2183
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord [robotaz2]
by monkey322
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Nov 05, 2008 (6:57 am)
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Replying to: robotaz2 (Nov 04, 2008 6:57 pm)
I truly hope for your sake that it does too. I have driven them with and without the annoying behavior - sorry you were one of the unlucky ones. Another poster here with serious problems seemed to narrow it down to cars with navigation versus those without. Nothing scientific there - and makes no sense at all. The break in thing seemed to make some sense, and if yours continues to cause you problems I would insist on new engine mounts as a first step toward a solution.
All that said, I would certainly get it on record at the dealership about your displeasure and protect any lemon law rights you might have in your state. I read too here where someone from Georgia succeeded in getting Honda to have to buy back the car there. It is in an earlier post in this forum.
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord [monkey322]
by elroy5
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Nov 05, 2008 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: monkey322 (Nov 05, 2008 6:57 am)
I read too here where someone from Georgia succeeded in getting Honda to have to buy back the car there. It is in an earlier post in this forum.
The car that was supposedly bought back in Georgia was a 4 cylinder with the headlight dimming issue. Not a VCM Accord.
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- #1914 of 2183
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Re: Accord 2009 V6 EX-L Shuddering problem [hondaacc09]
by hondaacc09
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Nov 05, 2008 (8:17 pm)
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Replying to: hondaacc09 (Oct 31, 2008 12:32 pm)
I went to the dealer on Saturday, and I went for a ride with one of their mechanics. During the 6 miles testing, it surged twice, but he said he doesn't feel it.
They asked me to leave the car to run the computer diagnostic test. They called me back in the evening and told me the test doesn't give any errors, and the surgings that I felt are "normal VCM operation".
I guess I have to live with it. $30,000 mistake!!
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord [elroy5]
by monkey322
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Nov 06, 2008 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Nov 05, 2008 3:23 pm)
Ahhhh... that's right. My mistake. 
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