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#277 of 317 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue by yongseok

Jun 06, 2010 (6:59 pm)

Hi guys!
 
I have an issue in regards of sudden acceleration. If I really stomp it (accelerator), I
can feel a lot of hesitation of accelerating in my car. I've never seen this problem i
n other cars. - (I have owned honda civic 2003, hyundai elantra, and vw rabbit 08).
 
If I step on the accelerator slowly, the car gets accelerated ok. (not fast but it's ok since I didn't floor it.) However, I push it little be firmly and strongly, the rpm goes
up to 6 (oh my god) but the speed is not getting increased properly. (it's not almost
going up for a while and slow acceleration).
 
This problem is typically observed around 80mph but I can observe this issue at low
speed sometimes.
 
Do you have any idea on this issue? or any experience? I suppose that my stupid
dealship will say "show the problem to us" or "it's normal" and I want to get any hint
to convince them.
 
Also, if it's normal behavior, give me some "peace of mind".
 
Thanks in advance.

#278 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [yongseok] by accordguy0325

Jun 06, 2010 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: yongseok (Jun 06, 2010 6:59 pm)
Doesn't sound all that normal to me, I'd take it to a dealer to get it checked out. You may want to try another dealer which might be a better choice than the one you mentioned, also, ask the service department to check for any available software updates.

#279 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [yongseok] by toyoman8

Jun 07, 2010 (7:44 am)

Replying to: yongseok (Jun 06, 2010 6:59 pm)
there is a lag in the acceleration, I've experience a similar problem, it is much noticeable when you coming to a stop and then you rapidly start to accelerate before it actually stopped., I think it's b/c the car is way to heavy for the i4.

#280 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [toyoman8] by accordguy0325

Jun 07, 2010 (3:33 pm)

Replying to: toyoman8 (Jun 07, 2010 7:44 am)
I never experienced this problem on my 2008 EX 4, nor has my mother on her 2008 LXP 4. Needless to say I traded my 08 4 for an 09 V6 during the height of the great recession for the deals were too good to pass up

#281 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [accordguy0325] by yongseok

Jun 08, 2010 (10:02 am)

Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 07, 2010 3:33 pm)
Thank you for all the answers! Accord l4, it's indeed slow car.....
 
Is there any car which is slower than this in this mid-size segment?
I suppose my old civic and elentra should be quicker than this.
 
Don't need to mention "VW rabbit 09".
 

#282 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [yongseok] by thegraduate

Jun 08, 2010 (11:43 am)

Replying to: yongseok (Jun 08, 2010 10:02 am)
Accord l4, it's indeed slow car.....
 
The 190 hp Accord runs the 0-60 in 8.2 seconds, with an automatic transmission. That time would closely rival a V6 Camry from 10 years ago. Hard to believe that some people now think of that as "slow."
 
I suppose my old civic and elentra should be quicker than this.
 
Not even the current Civic or Elantra can keep up with this... not even close. The current Civic with an automatic runs in the mid 9 second range (and it's the fastest standard-engined Civic Honda has ever produced), the automatic Elantra allows 10 seconds to pass before it can achieve 60 MPH.

#283 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [thegraduate] by yongseok

Jun 08, 2010 (9:54 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 08, 2010 11:43 am)
I'm not talking about EX-l4. As the title says, it's about LX-P.
 
According to consumer report / Edmunds.com, LX-P 0-60 speed
is 9.8 sec (CR) / 9.1 sec (Edmunds.com).
 
Also, I don't believe that EX-P's 0-60 time can be in mid of 8 sec
since it has only 162 torque and the flat torque graph may be
very similar to LX-P's.
 
EX-l4 is most expensive l4 sedan in its segment and I would go
with Altima + other option since it's faster than that.
 
I agree to your opinion in regard of Elentara and Civic, but what I'm
saying is "it feels slower than that". Also, I didn't mean 0-60 mph
at all in my posting. My problem is mainly happening around 80mph.

#284 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [yongseok] by thegraduate

Jun 09, 2010 (5:56 am)

Replying to: yongseok (Jun 08, 2010 9:54 pm)
Edmunds consistently gets slower acceleration times than Motor Trend, so I was sticking with one source so we'd have a consistent "launch style" for measuring acceleration.
 
13 horsepower shouldn't make a big difference when the torque peak is the same, roughly. I agree, these heavy Accords would be better served with lower peak horsepower and better torque, but if your problem is at 80 miles an hour, I don't really know what to tell you, except that a V6 may have been your better option. I have a 166 horse Accord and find it quite quick!

#285 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [yongseok] by elroy5

Jun 09, 2010 (6:48 pm)

Replying to: yongseok (Jun 06, 2010 6:59 pm)
With the hesitation issue, I suggest trying different acceleration techniques. I find the transmission downshifts and accelerates better if you push the pedal down in a smooth motion, as opposed to slamming it down. At certain speeds, the transmission can hesitate, deciding which gear to shift into, then making a decision. Practice makes perfect in this case. You need to learn exactly what to tell your car, to get it to do what you want. If you know what you're going to get at a certain speed, from pushing the accelerator down a certain way, there are no surprises/disappointments. Personally, I think the Accord has grown too big for 4 cylinder engines, which is why there is a V6 option. Back in 92, when I bought my first Accord, there was no V6 option. Of course it was a much smaller car at that time.

#286 of 317 Re: 09 Accord LX-P acceleration issue [yongseok] by dlite

Jun 10, 2010 (6:46 am)

Replying to: yongseok (Jun 08, 2010 10:02 am)
I don't see anything slower than accord I4 in the segment. Even the Camry felt better. V6 is slightly in better shape but its just about average in its class.

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