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Honda Accord 2013+ Maintenance and Repair

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#118 of 295 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 295 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 295 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 295 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?

#122 of 295 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [jjjaymmman] by quality4us

Feb 06, 2013 (12:57 pm)

Replying to: jjjaymmman (Feb 06, 2013 12:09 pm)
The vibration produces a low rumble and shake that is heard above fan noise and audio programs such as CD playing at even moderate-high levels. It is also felt in the steering wheel and accelerator pedal. The front passenger also hears and feels the vibration.
 
I own a 10-year old V6 Subaru Outback with 159,000 miles on it. If it made this noise I would take it in for service before the next oil change.
 
Does that help?

#123 of 295 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [quality4us] by jjjaymmman

Feb 06, 2013 (1:21 pm)

Replying to: quality4us (Feb 06, 2013 12:57 pm)
No, I have not experienced any rumble or vibration like that. I did notice someone made mention to vin's and mine is over 20000. I have no idea if that makes a difference. Just curious, when did this start (mileage).

#124 of 295 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [jjjaymmman] by quality4us

Feb 06, 2013 (1:57 pm)

Replying to: jjjaymmman (Feb 06, 2013 1:21 pm)
Noticed the problem in first few weeks. I was still on my first tank of gas.
 
My VIN is around 10000

#125 of 295 Oil change cost (0W-20 oil) by pegasus17

Feb 07, 2013 (9:28 am)

Curious what the dealer will charge for oil changes using the expensive 0W-20 oil ($7 per quart at WallyWorld). Many OEMs are using 0W-20 oil now.

#126 of 295 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [quality4us] by frogee

Feb 07, 2013 (9:21 pm)

Replying to: quality4us (Feb 06, 2013 12:57 pm)
I would say that describes the problem perfectly. My car has about 2900 miles, and today the problem seemed worse than before.
 
One owner has said he will pursue this as a Lemon problem. Another responded that it's only a lemon if it is not built correctly, as opposed to poor engineering. I wonder about that. Certainly seems that it's conceivable that ALL examples of a certain model are indeed lemons.
 
I have not been to the dealer yet about this, but will make an appointment tomorrow.

#127 of 295 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [quality4us] by frogee

Feb 07, 2013 (9:44 pm)

Replying to: quality4us (Feb 06, 2013 12:57 pm)
Another thought on this issue: some owners with only a few miles on their cars are not reporting the vibration. Is it possible that VCM does not engage until the engine is broken in, perhaps at 1,000 miles? I did not notice the vibration when I test drove a car with a couple of dozen miles. Granted, the sales person keeps up a friendly chatter which could drown things out, and we were not usually running at the critical RPMs.

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