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Honda Accord 2013+ Maintenance and Repair

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#119 of 276 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 276 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 276 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 276 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 276 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 276 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 276 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 276 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 276 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.

#128 of 276 Re: 2013 Accord 4DR EX-L V6 (no NAVI) ISSUES! [frogee] by rodut

Feb 08, 2013 (7:38 am)

Replying to: frogee (Feb 07, 2013 9:21 pm)
You have to argue in court that all V6 VCM engines are lemons. Not Accords only. The V6 VCM was installed on Pilots (2009 and later), Odysseys, Crosstours, and Accords. That's a plantation of lemons.
 
It's interesting that Acura management said "no thanks" to the VCM technology. And they have lots of Honda V6 engines on their Acuras.

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