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Flashing Odometer when starting

4 messages,  Last post on Mar 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

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#1 of 4 Flashing Odometer when starting by davidingilbert

Mar 08, 2013 (1:46 pm)

Hello all. I have a 2006 Honda Accord Ex-L. I have noticed lately when I start my car, that my digital odometer will sometimes flash with each crank of the starter.
 
Does anyone have any clue as to what that means?
I live in Arizona and know that the car is due for a new battery soon. Just want to prepare myself in case it is something more.
 
Thanks.
Dave

#2 of 4 Re: Flashing Odometer when starting [davidingilbert] by mrbill1957

Mar 08, 2013 (3:55 pm)

Replying to: davidingilbert (Mar 08, 2013 1:46 pm)
The drain from the starter is enough to dim the lights, but I wonder if they always dim a bit while starting the car. I think they dim when starting my 04 Accord. I would still change the battery if it's old. No need to get stranded over an old battery that you'll chance eventually.
 
Mrbill

#3 of 4 Re: Flashing Odometer when starting [mrbill1957] by davidingilbert

Mar 08, 2013 (9:06 pm)

Replying to: mrbill1957 (Mar 08, 2013 3:55 pm)
Mr. Bill -
thank you. My car is close to an oil change soon. I think I will have them replace the battery then. I have not had the best of luck with this car. Busted motor mount 38,000 miles and a power steering pump at 60,000....
 

#4 of 4 Re: Flashing Odometer when starting [davidingilbert] by blaze511

Mar 18, 2013 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: davidingilbert (Mar 08, 2013 9:06 pm)
PS pump at 60k seems about right...you should check the recall on that for the hose leakage causing the pump to fail. I have the same model and Honda reimbursed me for the repair I did myself.
 
I am faced with a failed transmission now with P0741 code; will be rebuilding the Transmission myself in the coming weeks.
 
In AZ also

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