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#112 of 294 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [davee4] by quality4us

Jan 29, 2013 (8:25 pm)

Replying to: davee4 (Jan 26, 2013 3:20 pm)
I went on my first extended highway trip in my Accord V6 for about 150 miles. I must say that the highway experience was much better! I averaged about 65-70 MPH and got 37-38 mpg. Quite impressive. Although I noticed when the 3-cylinder mode kicked in, it was much less pronounced and it didn't really bother me.
 
However . . . at lower speeds on level ground at constant speed, the vibration 1800 rpm is quite noticeable and annoying. I do not accept that this should represent "normal operation" for this automobile. The problem is further compounded by the fact that the Accord V6 seems to like to hang out at this RPM so it does not happen once in awhile but rather frequently. Drives me crazy.
 
If other owners of the V6 are not experiencing this, is it possible it is only present in certain cars (e.g., a certain production run?)

#113 of 294 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [quality4us] by mf15

Jan 30, 2013 (7:50 am)

Replying to: quality4us (Jan 29, 2013 8:25 pm)
Just out of curiosity what range are your vin numbers in,last 5 digits,for the
V6 cars. Under 5000,10000,15000,20000.
These are sequential vin numbers, lower number the earlier the production,
I4's are up over 100000 now but the highest v6 at local dealers, around 23000.
20000 and up would be pretty current production.
 
Old Mike

#114 of 294 Re: ECO Mode On or Off? [ryry24] by rodut

Jan 30, 2013 (11:04 am)

Replying to: ryry24 (Jan 29, 2013 11:38 am)
The previous generation (2012) V6 engines didn't have VCM on manual V6 coupes. Is your coupe manual or automatic ?

#115 of 294 Re: ECO Mode On or Off? [rodut] by rodut

Feb 01, 2013 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: rodut (Jan 30, 2013 11:04 am)
Also in 2013 they kept the V6 manual coupe without VCM:
http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-coupe/specifications.aspx

#116 of 294 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [mf15] by quality4us

Feb 04, 2013 (5:18 pm)

Replying to: mf15 (Jan 30, 2013 7:50 am)
My VIN is between 10000-11000.
 
On today's commute the vibration is noticeable from 1000-2000 RPM, with the most vibration at 1700-1800 RPM. Believe me, this cannot be normal operation.

#117 of 294 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [quality4us] by rodut

Feb 05, 2013 (8:24 am)

Replying to: quality4us (Feb 04, 2013 5:18 pm)
Go to another dealer, ask to test drive an identical car (like a potential buyer). If it vibrates the same ... it means you bought the car of the future. I wonder what people will drive in 50 years ...

#118 of 294 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [quality4us] by mf15

Feb 05, 2013 (3:37 pm)

Replying to: quality4us (Feb 04, 2013 5:18 pm)
I just picked up my exl v6 sedan yesterday,vin over 22000,made around Jan 24 so it is fresh off the production line. I took extedned test drive over 70 MPH,drove it to work today and back,low speed roads. The only way I can tell the vcm is on is when the MPG shoots up, dont feel a thing,so far less than 100 miles on it.
Hope this helps.
Old Mike

#119 of 294 Accord Sport DRL Reflector Heat Damage by maxgts1

Feb 05, 2013 (10:39 pm)

The reflector above the Highbeam/DRL halogen bulb is showing signs of heat related damage with less than 800 miles on the odometer! Those of you with a '13 Accord, that uses the highbeam as a DRL, please inspect your reflector while the highbeam light is illuminated. Let us know if you see any haziness or cloudiness on the reflector, especially above the bulb. I'll post a picture of mine as soon as possible. Thanks.

#120 of 294 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [mf15] by quality4us

Feb 06, 2013 (11:02 am)

Replying to: mf15 (Feb 05, 2013 3:37 pm)
Thanks Old Mike -- This is helpful.
 
I have found that my car performs very well at highway speeds over about 65 MPH (and over about 2000 RPM) -- very smooth. The vibration is most noticeable at slower speeds (30-60 MPH) and most prominently at 1800 RPM. Since you do not experience this, I am beginning to believe that the vibration issue may be with my vehicle -- not the entire production of V6 sedans. However, I did note that some others have mentioned the same issues as I have.

#121 of 294 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [quality4us] by jjjaymmman

Feb 06, 2013 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: quality4us (Feb 06, 2013 11:02 am)
I only have a few hundred miles on my 2013 Accord V6, and I do not feel this vibration. If I keep everything quiet I can kinda hear a difference when it flips over to 3 cylinder and, as Mike posted, I see the gauge.
 
I'm curious, just in case I come across this in the future, how distinctive is this vibration you are feeling. Is it a drastic, no doubt, something is not right feeling or is it minor? Also, was it always there since you purchased the vehicle?

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