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#2041 of 2183 VCM Not Too Objectionable by sundance2 Jan 11, 2009 (9:11 am)
We are long time Honda Accord owners, dating to the first Ohio built Accord in 1982. There has been an Accord in our garage ever since, so you can see we are happy owners.   Our latest is a 2008 Accord EXL-V6 with VCM. We traded in an 04 Acura TL which was a fine car, but we tired of the harsh ride, especially here in Ohio with all the bad winter damaged roads. The new Accord rides very nice but we had to drive a number of months before we got used to its bigger size, and we still have a 2003 Accord EX-V6, which is noticeable smaller.   We continue to notice the VCM but now do not pay any attention to it. However, if I had a choice, I would have Honda have a lockout switch so those who find it offensive could disable it. The new Accord does not get the advertised MPG on the road but does better in town. Our Acura got much better MPG but used premiumn gas. I asked our Dealer if there was a lockout command to the onboard computer but he said they were not aware of one.   In the end, we are still happy Accord owners but suggest Honda look long and hard at VCM to see if it reallty benefits anybody, since it is not in the V6 coupe with manual transmisson.   For what it is worth, I am a senior citizen.
#2042 of 2183 Re: The Joys of Honda VCM [isellhondas] by abeeb Jan 11, 2009 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: isellhondas (Jan 10, 2009 7:35 am) I thought that this was a forum for those who have the VCM problem and those who want to help us fix it. If you are not in either of these groups, and apparently you are not, why do you insist on making posts here? What possible value are you adding by telling us that you have never heard of this problem from anyone else? Maybe you're hoping we'll stop voicing our concerns and retract our previous statements? Something like this?:   "I hereby retract all my comments about having a VCM problem. I made a mistake. My Honda does not in fact vibrate or surge at certain speeds and has always, since the day I bought it, given me the driving experience I expected. I have either been too sensitive to these issues or I have been deceptive in my statements. I apologize for the lies and deception in my previous postings and I hereby appeal to all of you who are complisent in this conspiracy to cease and desist and stop posting in this forum. Further, I applaud isellhondas and others in their persistence in exposing this fraud for what it is"   There, does that make you feel better? You finally got at least one of the six of us to admit it. After all, that is why you post here, right?...   Now smile and go sell some more Hondas! Replies to this message: isellhondas (Jan 12, 2009 6:07 am) dpsports (Feb 03, 2009 5:43 pm) pat (Jan 12, 2009 6:44 am)
#2044 of 2183 by fslaugts Jan 12, 2009 (1:48 am)
I think the VCM was a bad idea and I would not buy an accord with that feature. It adds cost to the car with little benefit. I also wonder if it could cause engine problems as the car gets old. I enjoyed these posts and think their was a lot of good information for people thinking about the new accord. Thanks all Fred
#2045 of 2183 Re: The Joys of Honda VCM [abeeb] by isellhondas Jan 12, 2009 (6:07 am)
Replying to: abeeb (Jan 11, 2009 5:23 pm) Sorry but there seem to be a few here who want the world to believe that this is a widespread, horrible problem.   You really don't need to be sarcastic. I don't doubt you are experiencing "something". It just that this "something" is a condition that I have heard nothing about except in this forum.   So. carry on...maybe those with problems will be able to find a solution. Replies to this message: dpsports (Feb 03, 2009 5:43 pm)
#2046 of 2183 Re: The Joys of Honda VCM [abeeb] by pat HOST Jan 12, 2009 (6:44 am)
Replying to: abeeb (Jan 11, 2009 5:23 pm) This is a forum for those who wish to discuss the VCM that was added when the Accord was redesigned in the 08 model year. All are welcome whether they have an Accord with VCM or not and whether they are having issues with the VCM in their Accord or not.   That said, there is no reason for members to repeat the same things over and over. So those of you who are guilty of doing that, please let it go.   Thanks.
#2048 of 2183 Wake up Honda by chappelear Jan 12, 2009 (2:50 pm)
Wake up Honda before your dirty little secret lands you in a class action law suit. My 08 shows the same symptoms as the others on this blog. I now have a case number but Honda's official position on this is "it is all in the customers imagination". I have a brother-in-law whom I can not mention, that is in quality management at the Honda Marysville Ohio plant. He has told me Honda is well aware of the problem and has instructed all employees and dealers to deny the problem.   My 08 also uses a quart of oil every 3000 miles. This problem has been to the regional manage level and the official response is "A quart of oil every 3000 miles is normal. Yea right! This means if you followed the maintance minder system which shows the oil life is still 50% on my car at 6000 miles it would require adding 3 quarts in between oil changes. Again Honda......this is not normal   This will be my last Honda
#2049 of 2183 Re: The Joys of Honda VCM [isellhondas] by jbhansen Jan 13, 2009 (9:40 am)
Replying to: isellhondas (Jan 10, 2009 7:35 am) If I have the radio off on a level road, yes, I can feel it but I've never experienced a vibration or any of the other problems people talk about here.   Strange that you "feel" with your ears, but anywho....   I purchased an '09 Accord EX-L V6 with VCM between Christmas and New Years. I traded an '07 Ridgeline. The Ridgeline would constantly up-shift and down-shift on the Interstate because of grade changes. The Accord, on the other hand, rarely shifts, but rather, the VCM modulates the power/torque to get up steeper grades without shifting the transmission. I can, in fact, feel the VCM at work, but it is nowhere near as bad as the Ridgeline's constant shifting and change in RPM.   The only vibration I have ever felt with this new Accord is in the throttle pedal at low speed. The engine mounts and active noise cancellation appear to be doing their job of keeping vibration and noise from the VCM at bay. Replies to this message: elliott2 (Jan 31, 2009 5:05 am)
#2050 of 2183 Re: The Joys of Honda VCM [hondalvr1] by robotaz2 Jan 29, 2009 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: hondalvr1 (Jan 09, 2009 6:14 am) Actually, you don't sound like a typical person who might own a coupe because they are a.) sporty versions of the car, and b.) typically have larger, low profile tires with the type of wheels that require some degree of sense to keep from scraping up. That said, my Accord coupe came with three chipped wheels from the factory. Either there are complete idiots mounting the tires or the machinery that is used at the factory is crap. Either way, the wheels being chipped on my brand new car really made me mad. And, my VCM still drives me nuts. But, the worst part about owning this car has been the constantly popping console, trim around the stereo, and the rattling in the headliner. This will be my last Honda for sure. I have been very, very disappointed with this car and it was my first Honda. It makes me mad, but I can afford to laugh at how stupid people who love Honda are and write this car off as a total loss. I will be buying a 2009 F150 to be rid of this Honda very soon.

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