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Honda Odyssey: Problems & Solutions:(1995-2004 Models)
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I would keep pressing the issue?
How do they know it was a rodent and not something unrelated? Do they some sort of of entemology training that they can verify it was a rodent? The mere fact they have replaced the wire with one that is resistent indicates there is a problem.
Talk to servie, call Honda, don't take NO for an answer. 4 hours seems excessive. It took about 1/2 of that time on my Olds. I know- I waited.
Then after you get this resolved. I would work on your garage and repair any holes and install some door trims.
(2003 Ody but probably all the same)
A important small document was sitting on mine and the tray was pushed in. Consequence...important document either in back of or under coin tray... Appreciate any input ....thanks george
PS I surely can't be the only one this has happened to?
Not sure where to start -- help!?!
Check alignment. The 'marks' from the pointy door pins should be centered on the silver pillar circles. If not, then something is out of skew. Use a pencil eraser to clean both sides until they are shiny. Don't use anything more harsh as it could scratch and damage the platings.
Clean and relube all of the rubber door seals with Shin-Etsu grease (Honda parts counter, around $14 for a tube). Tight seals both quell door motions when you drive, and make the van substantially quieter and more enjoyable to be in.
Try these basics first...
Steve
hope it helps.
I'll try that tomorrow. Fooled with it today for about a half hour but could not get the right combo. Felt that metal thingy though. Tried pushing on it to no avail.
Thanks alot.....george
so i decided to go the other route (in from the front and horizontal with the screwdriver just below the cup holder). with the flashlight, you'll see the metal clip holding back the cup holder from being completely removed.
then it's simply a matter of adjusting the angle of the screwdriver to get the metal clip to clear the surrounding metal while pulling the cup holder completely out.
when putting it back in, you'll have to do the screwdriver trick again so the metal clip get's back to where it needs to be so you can completely push the holder back in.
as i mentioned, the 7+7 helped alot. ;
We have a '95 ODY w/ 142K+ miles. Driver's side window started having problems sticking in the down position - not a problem during the summer, but not fun in a midwest January. Window would roll up after shutting car off. Found the solenoid on the drivers window that held the switch for the 'auto down' feature was sticking and not releasing. Instead of spending the money to replace it, took apart the switch controller and removed the little plastic bar that connects the finger switch to the solenoid. Window works fine now, but we have to hold the switch like the other windows - no more auto down. Seemed like a good trade off to get the window working without spending any money.
After removing the wheel I discovered that the drum edge, where it slides under the backing plate, had corroded significantly and was making contact with the backing plate. After chiseling off the high parts and wire brushing it the noises have ceased.
Hope this helps and if it has been covered my apologies.
Upon my inspection, it appears that the paint chipped in one tiny spot, about the size of a pen tip and the rust spread. I've had chipped paint before, but rust starts from that and spreads that quickly?
Does anyone know if the rust warranty is specific to what caused the rust to start or is it just a general coverage? The warranty manual does not specify.
Since the warranty expired less than a month ago I will argue with Honda about it if it's a general rust warranty covering any rust on the vehicle. I just don't know anything about these things.
All the details are at www.ahm-ownerlink.com
Sure, I may loose out on A tire or A car, but my guess is over my life I am just better off to pass on "special" warranties.
I am currently searching for the right tire for my 2002. Customer reviews in 1010Tires and the TireRack show the Symmetry to be crap. I have the Symmetry, 2nd set with 1/2 mileage and 70,000 (42,000 miles) kilometers on them. The pavement is getting hard!
Peter
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Steve
GoodYear assurance Triple Tred
Yokohama AVID TRZ
Michelin X Radial DT (sold only at shopping clubs)
Bridgestone Turanza LST
They all have pro's and con's. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the above choices.
by golic who would rather buy a used car than go tire shopping.
I am curious to know what they said about your when you took it in.
Thanks
Monica
Monica
Well today, 4-3-2006, my dealer finally called me to let me know that my van was "ready" to be picked up. This is the first I have heard from my dealer since I spoke with the service manager on 3-14-06. I have NOT HEARD from my dealer or been given an update in over 20 DAYS. My wife and I have v-mail on our cells and at home and we received no messages...nothing.
When I asked the service writer what they did to my car, he said "NEW SHORT BLOCK". I said so you but a new engine in it, he said "yes". There was a "problem with the casting".
They replaced block, pistons, crank, and bearings etc. Pieced everything else.. cam, heads, tranny back together.
I told him that I told the service manager and him that wanted to be informed informed before anything was done to my car and that I had not heard a peep from them in 20 days.
I also said I would not pick the van up from the dealership until a Honda representative calls me to discuss this issue with me.
I also just called Honda customer service at 800-999-1009. The person I spoke with was not sympathetic at all. He said Honda fulfilled its responsibility...fixed my car. He marked my case as urgent and said he would have a Honda regional rep. contact me within 2 days.
I am not planning to pick up the car until I work this out with Honda. I did not spend this much money to end up with a car with 11k miles and a rebuilt engine.
This definitely degrades the value of my car. If I sell it I can say, "Oh the van has 11k miles , but the engine only has 10"... I'm sure potential buyers would love that.
I not satisfied with a new vehicle with a rebuilt engine. At the factory, they put these together everyday. It's assembled and torqued correctly etc.. I'm just not comfortable with this level of engine rebuild and part reassembly being done by my local dealer. I've heard of all kinds of issues in the past from thrown rods, poor performance etc as the result of a rebuild.
I would like for Honda to offer a buyback or free replacement. I purchased a Honda so I would not have to go through this type of problem.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
if you have an anti-theft radio, did you try entering the code? i believe the instructions would be in your owner's manual. your code should be with your manual. your dealership may be able to get the code via your VIN. if not, then it's probably on the radio itself, but would have to be removed to read it.
Steve
Does anyone know of other safe points to use under the vehicle for lifting? I don't want to bend/damage anything under the vehicle.
Thanks.
Any advice?
Thanks.
Steve
Let me know.
Thanks
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat- cgry1=Odyssey&catcgry2=1999&catcgry3=5DR+LX+6&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=EXHAUST+PI- PE
if you really need to save a buck and if you are mechanically inclined, aftermarket convertors might run you anywhere from 150 to 250. not sure if the aftermarket convertor would be acceptable in all states.
if you can't do it yourself, ask an independant how much if you supply the convertor.
Sliding door problems are notorious on this car. This trick is well known on line (for example, go to http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_21136_4.html ). But dealers continue to rip owners off with expensive, unnecessary repairs as solutions.
Is it possible that it just needs to be reset?
I am new to this Forum. We have a 2003 Odyssey with a loose front power plug. Does anybody has the instructions on how to remove the CD drawer and the hosing in order to reach the back of the plug and fix it?
Thanks
Edgar
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat- cgry1=Odyssey&catcgry2=2003&catcgry3=5DR+EX&catcgry4=KA5AT&catcgry5=CONSOLE+%281- %29
you might be able to remove the plug by removing the lower console lower center garnish (11). I think you might have to remove the clips (21), which I think are covered.
another possibility may be removing the box assembly center (15).