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I have an '07 EX with 24,000 miles on it and just in recent weeks noticed my steering wheel vibrating while braking at highway speeds. I had my tires rotated at about the same time I noticed the problem, so I'm wondering if it had anything to do with that.
This is happening way too early for warped rotors.
It really is sorta like a rock hitting your windshield, or hitting your bumper, and causing damage.
The mesh is placed right behind the grill. Check out this link: http://www.collegehillshonda.com/storeart/8thgensedan/sigrille.jpg
He had to drill a hole on each side where that solid plastic is so that might be out for some people but it's not that noticeable.
My father had a very unpleasant conversation with our dealer about getting some money back on their tires that went bad at 30k (now on set 2 at 49k). After getting the sales manager and service manager on a conference call and blasting them after the first call telling dad to "call the 1800 number", they are now talking to the regional rep, who has promised some reparation.
I'll keep you posted!
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The issue is that improper O-rings may have been used on some 2007's in the wheel bearing seal with the ABS speed sensor. If they leak, water can get into the bearings.
When I took mine in, my dealer had already inspected several of them, and none had actually had the improper O-rings, so it's one of those things where some will actually have the problem, many will not (but their production dates make them suspect, hence the recall and inspection).
With the same notice, I also got a recall notice that excess silicone grease may have been used on the telescoping steering column. The excess could cause the brake light switch to fail (not the brakes themselves, just the brake lights). For that one, they just pull the steering column, clean up the excess grease, re-grease it properly and put it back together (took about 30-40 minutes).
you can read the notices at (the two I got are the first two):
http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/honda/honda_civic.htm
I keep the A/C on MAX A?C, recircled air, not fresh air.
Has anyone experienced this A/C problem?, it never really cools the car down.
I live in Florida, where the air is hot and muggy, Please help.
http://uabvda.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p5dVnX3NhP3b6p5e-GHOrwTZHyqlbEZlfE9HU0P66V- 2y_wgfg5LAEzN6QAhv1yfGQvhx-MkigYBGwW27MXgL4aQ/TSB%2008-001.pdf?download
I punched around on '07's system yesterday and noted that hitting the max ac button a second time leaves the ac on, but changes the vent system to bring in outside air rather than recirculating.
Jack
Hm, didn't know that. I have a "Max A/C" button in my 2006 Accord, I'll have to see if it does that. I'll have to tell my dad his 2007 Civic does that, too.
Am a bit uneasy now but at least it's documented and still have 11 months on my warranty, as i'll see the 3 year mark way before the 36k mileage mark. Any suggestions as to what may be the cause here? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
The Sandman :confuse:
The Sandman
He keeps trying to tell them they sold him a car with a known problem, and that he wouldn't have bought more tires if this problem was made public. They just keep telling him he isn't understanding the difference in a recall and a TSB.
Things don't look terribly promising, but I'll keep you posted.
TheGrad
This and the mysterious oil leak of today has made me lower my opinion of Honda honestly. I wonder if the other foreign brands are still treating their customers this badly as they had in the past. Always heard that Honda was the best at customer service but now I'm having my doubts...and it doesn't feel good!
The Sandman :mad:
So, just got back from the dealer and they installed 4 new tires and did the TSB for about $300. I agree tires wear, but my argument to them is they are wearing much faster than normal due to defective parts that were installed at the factory. I hope everybody pushes Honda a bit on this because I truly believe it's a safety issue as well. I am going to make a complaint to the US DOT as I think Honda should have done a recall vs. issue a TSB (or, as I saw someone else in this forum call it, a “u-call”).
The fact of the matter is, with a TSB, the end consumer never has the privilege to see it; it's for internal use only at dealers and that's wrong. Only when the consumer complains of symptoms that make the dealer suspect the TSB will they investigate. If you get a bad or busy deler, they may miss it (as in my case) and then you have to waste a lot of time chasing the issue.
That being said, here is the US TSB for everybody to read and good luck to all:
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My $.02.
Closing the glove box hard, or pressing it gently closed, doesn't seem to make a difference.
I've read this forum's descriptions of problems with the front suspension components (or was it engine mounts?). But I was wondering, could I tighten something in the dash or glove box to see if that's the cure to my particular buzz?
Also, on hot days, when I have the turn signal stalk down or up for a turn, I can hear a ratcheting noise when turning the steering wheel. Is that normal?
Thanks! I love driving this car and I'd like to tweak these two problems to make the driving even more enjoyable.
See why here.
The flat-black of the stalk becomes very hot to the touch. And the ratcheting sound will occur whether turning the steering wheel back manually toward center.
I'll keep an ear turned to it to see if there's anything else that occurs at the same time.
The NHTA is investigating this problem with the Honda Civic. You need take the time to enter your complaint with them. There are many owners of the newest model of the Honda Civic that are experiencing the same problem. Rapid tire wear is a very serious problem and the people who have bought this model should be warned of this condition.
The fact that Honda does not want the financial responsibility of replacing these defective tires caused by the suspension defect in their car just shows their irresponsibility. Honda should at least have a voluntary recall of this car.
To the owners ot the 2006-2007 Honda Civic, please take the time to go to the NHTA web sight and enter your complaint.
traded Accord DX in on 07 Civic Coupe EX mid-year 2007. Started having Tire wear issues and at ~6,000 miles, brought it in to dealership (at this time, no TSB had been issued) Basically got the run-around and they tried to sell me new tires. Ended up replacing the stock Bridgestone Turanza with 17" Yokohama S-drives on Honda Factory Performance 7-spoke wheels. Started seeing tire wear problems and stumbled upon the TSB about the same time. Called local dealers and only 1 had even heard of an performed the TSB. I asked if they had the proper equipment to perform alignment (last step) and was told they didn't but would order. Opened up Case with Honda America. Over month later, parts came in but they didn't get the proper alignment equipment (Hunter Alloy Clamp). Again, called Honda America. Started performin "Very frequent" tire rotations in vain attempt to prevent tires from cupping. Finally agreed to install our Accord V6 wheels on the Civic so the closest dealer could perform the TSB...ordered parts, took over 2 weeks to come in. Performed the TSB but couldn't do the alignment "Unless the original 16" wheels were on the car" aahhh. After another week, the dealer finally agreed to swap wheels just to perform the alignment (by the way, while doing the TSB, Dented the lower body panel just in front of left rear wheel...still trying to get that fixed. Got new Yokohame S-drives installed by local tire dealer and am now waiting on Honda America...I have spent $1,352 on tires/mounting/balancing and have just over 15k miles (Out accord has ~34k miles and original tires are about 1/2 worn. I get the feeling in discussions with my Case Manager (Brian Perez) that they are going to give me "little, if anything" as compensation because I changed tires the first time "On my own" and these 2nd set of tires were "Pretty well worn out" (due to the Alignment problem). I feel like "punting" and moving over to Toyota after this. Thoughts? What would you do?
thanks,
Gary
My folks recently bought a 2008 Taurus (yes, the renamed and upgraded Ford Five Hundred) as their highway/travel car. My dad told the sales manager who was "helping" him with the tire issue that this would very possibly be his last Honda. After how he was treated, my 2006 Accord might be my last one, as well.
Ideas??
Oddly, I have in the last couple of weeks noticed a funny smell when I'd turn on the AC. This is not the first time I've used the AC but it IS the first time I'd noticed the smell and meant to have it checked. The antifreeze puddle upped the ante. Could there be a connection? Otherwise the car runs great. It did have the funny buzz from somewhere (sounded like forward of the front dash) at 70 mph; had that checked in 2006 but dealer couldn't hear it. (And they pointed out local hwys don't let them go 70! But most of the roads I go on are at LEAST 70?!!) Anyway, either the buzz is gone or I'm too used to it to notice anymore.
But anyone out there with antifreeze leak info? The car's been in no accidents and I'm the original owner. Drat - I buy Hondas so things like this don't happen!!!!
Just got home with a week long rental of a Pontiac G6 and was amazed at how good a road car it is. Had the 2.4 4 cylinder model and with 5 people and a trunk full of stuff, car handled exceptionally well on the Florida Turnpike. If we needed that size car, would ddefinitely add this to any list. Hertz had a '08 Accord but the rental guy wouldn't let me take it after numerous requests. Guess he was pissed that the Equinox he gave the wife couldn't drive so we made them switch it out.
The Sandman
The Sandman