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tsb by jeffrey15
I could not find any such bulletin. I searched for keywords, door, molding, deformed and as a whole sentence but still could not find anything. Also the number you gave doesnt fit the usall Honda format of year bulletin was released,dash, then number of bulletin. Such as 03-042....Do you have any other info on the bulletin?
It's not the "concept". It's the annoyance.
According to some testimony in trade magazines it supposedly lubricates like lead and thats why a lot of diehards like it.
As far as using higher octane gas, It won't cause any excessive carbon unless the car is not functioning properly. But why use it if the car manufac. recommends regular gas and you get good performance and no pinging with 87 octane?
When the car is cold and I back out in reverse, there is an RPM surge and the car lunges when the brake is pressed. You basically have to wait about 15 seconds and then back out. It scared the bejeezus outta me the first time. I almost lurched into the car behind me.
Sulphur smell...yep...that car smells to high heavens when it gets warm. Drive for a couple minutes and then stop at a light, and the people around you will accuse you of an all-bean diet. I was offended by my own smell. "It wasn't me!"
Different gas brands don't change it...just the "flavor" of the odor. "Yum! Eau du Toilet!"
Pulling right...nope...not mine. 32 PSI all around and runs straight.
I am getting engine buzz/vibration at 1600-2100 RPM. You can really feel it in the driveline (gas pedal, steering wheel, shifter...your posterior...oh my!) It gets more pronounced when accelerating within that RPM range too.
Brakes. A light pulsation action when gently pressing the brakes and creeping in traffic (which you spend most the time doing around here in DC anyways). Thinking something not grabbing or letting go right. Who knows?
I'm just over 5300 ticks on the odometer. How does everyone else compare? Any thoughts?
I promoted this product when working with a major (top 3) oil company and now realize that while such businesses will squeeze the last profit potential from each barrel of crude with MMO-like products, they will also invest considerably in R & D so the products work as advertised.
This fact, and considering that non-functioning and worse - malfunctioning products - create litigation potential, leads me to believe that MMO types do work as claimed.
Here's my take on why there's no mass acceptance of this product: 1) Its stealthy functionality
(like Aunt Martha's anti-aging cream, it makes her look good only because it's been applied daily for years), 2) Before a non-treated engine becomes problematic, the car is sold, and 3) Being a fringe product, it's not promoted as strongly by the oil companies (and specialty companies like STP pitch their MMO-like products to a small audience).
That said, I'd recommend using MMO and top cylinder products if one has a maintenance regimen whose goal is to keep the engine and the rest of the vehicle in excellent condition for a long time. In short, for keeper-cars or if one just has high maintenance standards.
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Make: HONDA
Model: ACCORD
Year: 2003
Service Bulletin Number: 010603
Summary Description:
INSPECT DIGITAL PHOTOS OF VEHICLES WITH WINDOW RUN CHANNELS BECOMING DEFORMED. *TT
Nonfunctioning products wouldn't lead to claims. No one would know they didn't do anything. As long as the hype is good, people will believe they're getting a benefit. Look at how many people take vitamin pills, or maybe personal care products like shampoos and such, are good examples.
Your post does indicate that the reason for the existence of such items is that it's a good method for profit from what would have been waste from the cracking/distillation process. Better to sell it then pitch it away.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Anyone else getting poor mpg???
I know Honda has a recall for ignition switch for almost all Honda products from 1997-2000.
Last time when my Acura 92 vigor stalls, it also had its ignition switch replaced. Mechanic told me Honda had a bad name in this part.
Thanks for the help.
Is this the dreaded clunking noise that has occurred to soo many of the older V6 automatic transmissions?
I have not seen any of the 03s with problems and I have been told that there should be none. You could be hearing the ABS system check if it is only first thing cold motor/trans, If you can duplicate it on a regular basis then I would have a Honda Tech have a listen..Good luck
jeffrey15
I am sorry that is what most of the techs call the molding that is on each side of the front windshield and runs up and over the roof to the back glass.
SRS light
I would do as someone has said and that is clear the light and see if the light comes back on. It could be just a glitch..Good luck
This symptom only occurs when the car has been sitting for a long time (3 hours or more).
I own a '98 Accord EX with the factory-installed fogs. For some reason the dash buttons for the fog lights and the cruise control do not illuminate when they are pressed. The lights serve as a convenient reminder that these things are on. Anyone know how I can replace these bulbs, or if they work off of a fuse?
Thanks.
Even on the strongest local FM stations [Washington DC] there's hissing and popping. Worst when passing rows of poles or when other cars pass me. [Surprisingly, there isn't especially bad static on the AM band where I would have expected it.]
Had a short visit with the dealer who also heard the static on all the FM stations; he found it also in one other Accord 6 and one Accord 4. No definitive answer yet but at least the static problem is acknowledged as "real".
Is this a unique FM problem on the Accord 6 or is anyone else experiencing it?
When I was running the car outside, I hears that dreaded distributor grinding noise- again. It was 100,000 miles since it was replaced, and with the Honda, that part seems to be the weak link.
gee35coupe, that's probably the same level I'm at too.
Anyone out there had poor mpg problem and had it fixed somehow? Are dealers going to entertain problem like this at all?
I have Accord V6 2003 with a CD changer. Sometimes the car doesn't start from a first key turn. I can hold the key on start for 5-10 seconds and the car would not start. The starter works just fine. It sounds like there is no gas. Then I turn the key to OFF position and START again and the car starts OK.
Another problem is that CD changer periodically refuses to play CDs. It doesn't take any of CD claiming that they are bad. An hour later it gets to a better mood and starts working again.
Did anyone experienced such problems? If so, what was a solution?
Thanks in advance.
Good to get that job done-a radiator leak could turn very expensive if you run out of coolant-warped heads are tough to repair.