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2183 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM
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I am one of the V6 owners who has had only slight issues with the "surging" problem that has been described often on this forum. I have also felt some improvement over the 12 months that I have now owned the car. However, today driving to work, it seemed to be more pronounced again and the surging feeling reminded me of at least a couple of references made here regarding the possibility that the torque converter is disengaging and engaging. It should be noted that this surging is not necessarily linked to the ECO light turning off and on, but appears to occur somewhat randomly. I really feel the torque converter might be the actual feeling experienced. Has anyone given this theory any more thought or had this checked out? Is anyone aware of adjustments that can be made specifically to the operation of the torque converter that might rectify at least the surging feeling?
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Replying to: goltr_man (Nov 14, 2008 7:55 am) Thank you Anthony
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Replying to: abeeb (Nov 14, 2008 8:27 am)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Nov 14, 2008 11:44 am) I've only had my car in twice (just for oil changes) since I've owned it so I haven't had Honda check into this issue at all, but I will suggest the torque converter theory to them next time. Again, if anyone else out there has more thoughts on this, please respond. (By the way, you'll note that I said the only two times I've had the car in for service were for regular oil changes. In this respect, my high expectations on the reliability of the car are clearly met!)
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Replying to: abeeb (Nov 14, 2008 12:53 pm)  14,600 miles and showing 20% oil life and the first change was done 7,600 miles, any other issues seem to have remedied themselves.
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While the fit and finish on this car is attractive, the quality is not up to Honda's past vehicles. I have the misfortune of having the 2008 V6. Why Honda would screw up what was a velvet smooth engine for an engine that by design cannot help but vibrate (otherwise there wouldn't be a need for the liquid filled, computer controlled engine mounts and active noise cancellation system). It's clear that Honda is aware of the problem as they decided to not bring the engine over to the Acura TL.
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Replying to: elliott2 (Nov 20, 2008 4:21 pm)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Nov 20, 2008 5:53 pm) |
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I have owned my 2009 V6 Accord for several months and 2000 miles and the VCM system makes the car seems schizophrenic. With or without the cruise being on the engine can't decide whether it wants to be a 6, 4, 3 cylinder and each time it changes you can feel the lag or surge. I have call the Honda Customer Care number 800-999-1009 filed a complaint. I have owned seven Honda’s over the years and as much as I like all the rest of this car I leave it home on long drives and that our CRV. I have read many complaints on many different websites and I suggest to all of you, please take your complaint up with Honda where if enough of us complain then maybe they will fix the issue. To me this can be corrected by a computer upgrade. The chips on the computer board can be alter if need be. When enough of us make it clear to Honda that this is not expectable than maybe we will see action! To spend $30K and not enjoy the car is very sad and for sure will make me think outside of Honda next time. I am very honest with anyone who asks me about the Accord. Okay enough said, please call the number above!
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Replying to: goltr_man (Nov 26, 2008 12:08 pm) I asked a friend who has an 08 V6 Accord how she likes it and if there was any problems. She said she loves it except for the surging that occurs from time to time. It's her first Honda and she just racks it up to that's the way the car is. We have decided that if we get the 09 Accord it will be a 4 cylinder. Even though the number of buyers complaining may not make up a large group, there obviously is something wrong. BTW, in the NY Times Sunday it said there was a TSB on the power steering pump on 07 CRV's. If yours is an 07, be aware of it.
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