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i got home and started checking the F I V . i took the top off and sure enough, loud vacume noise, covered it with my hand and the idle stopped. i tried to reseal it and close it, but the idle lope returned. so i removed the unit itself in hopes of rebuilding it myself. theres to anti-freeze lines conected to the bottom. one of the lines was so pluged that i couldnt even get air to pass threw it. i cleaned it and the line. the retainer for the idle valve itself came completly unscrewed some how befor i even opened the top. i rescrewed it, cleaned it up, renstalled the unit and starte it.
sure enough.... no more idle lope!! its fixed!! WOOT!!
drove it all day with out incedent. i actually got worried cause i came to a stop light and the rpm went down 6 or 700 and i didnt hear anything. light went green and she took right off! lol
now i must figure out this stiking shifter prob.
this site really does help. this is second time this place has resolved a problem on this car. :P
as far as the gas cap thing, did u remove it then retighten it or did u just give it a few more turns while it clicked? replacement of ur gas cap will most likely never be an issue, never!
your air filter is what it is, its for air, clean air, not for re-emitting exaust gases. if u would like to change it feel free, but it wont clear ur codes.
like wraith said, get the codes, post em here, and we might be able to better diagnose or help with the problem.
keep us posted diann2
just got a little spooked cause im used to the dam thing learching out into the intersection on me lol :P
that should give u a good starting point. it usually has a dismantaling procedures in it.
dash jobs arent fun so beware, and good luck!
It has a built in hard drive which contains map information for the entire country - just like the DVD in the Accord. It has a great user interface (either touchscreen or buttons) and clear voice instructions. It also can detect speed of travel and has an integrated trip computer. Of course it cannot detect gas mileage and is not integrated into the rest of the car functions. The newer Roadmate 760 has the detour feature, way more points of interest and can speak any street name. It cannot decrease the radio volume when speaking a direction but it does increase the volume automatically above 40mph. If when we get our next car nav is not an option we will definitely but the Roadmate 760.
My point is that if you did not get the nav in the first place there are much better options than trying to retrofit a factory system to your current car. Either get a portable nav from Garmin or Magellan or trade your car in for one equipped with nav from the factory (new or used).
It's not the key - I've used all of my keys. Because the shifter won't shift out of Park when this is going on, it's gotten to the point where I leave the car in Drive at drive-up windows because I'm afraid if I put it in Park, I won't be able to leave! It's actually happened to me at the drive-up window of my bank, and also at the end of my drive when I left the car running in Park while I crossed the street to get the mail. I've also had to leave the keys in it once or twice because I didn't have enough time to just sit and wait. I'd throw something over the steering wheel so you couldn't see the keys hanging out and use my spare to get back in.
Also, I've had major problems with the electric windows on this car (I bought the car used). The driver's window was rising outside the guide track on the way up and I had to pull inward on it while going up to make it stay in the track. The passenger window was also making a lot of noise on the way up. I was told that the regulators were bent and I had them replaced in both front doors. The windows are going up OK now, but there is still a lot of noise going on inside the door when they're used. It sounds like metal bending each time.
I love my Honda. It's been a very mechanically sound car for me, but it's definitely had it's quirks. I have never replaced so many tires on a car in my life. And never have I had a windshield take as many rock hits or crack as badly as the two I've put on this car. It's like a huge magnet that just attracts rocks to jump up on my hood and slide on up.
Anyone else having these problems? - Thanks!
AHHH YES!!! i am not alone! any one else?
i have the shifter problem. not quite as bad though.
I cannot help you with your window problem, but I can help you with the key problem described above. It is the shift-interlock system that is malfunctioning. Basically, there is a mechanical switch that senses that your car is in Park so that you can remove the key. If the car is not in Park, you can turn the engine off (key to the Accessory position), but you cannot turn the key the rest of the way and remove it. You probably hear a click when you try to push the key in to turn it the last step.
I had the same problem with my 1989 Accord a few years ago. The shift-interlock switch is located at or near the base of the gearshift. It probably just needs adjusted. My mechanic fixed mine--I don't remember for sure, but it was probably for the cost of 1 hour labor.
Any help out there would be appreciated so that we can get this problem resolved before we get stranded.
Leather is not a factory option on the LX. We no longer add after market leather to cars that have side air bags. SSRS lights routinely come on when adding after market leather to cars with side air bags. When this light comes on it means there is a problem with the side air bag system. We just don't feel comfortable adding any thing after market to a car that might interfere with the safety system. Let me know.
Anybody have any experience with this? Obviously, this could change our minds about having this done. I am surprise other dealers would offer it if it caused such a problem. Thanks for your help.
I also own an 05 Accord 4-cyl AT and I do experience the same exact problem with the brakes at low speeds. I do not recall ever noticing it at higher speeds. It is not enough to make me feel unsafe, so I never brought it back to the dealer. One thing I cannot stand is the transmission when moving from Park to Reverse/Drive, it makes a noticeable "thump." My 01 RAV4 is very smooth and quiet when I am shifting. But overall, I like my Accord alot! It's very roomy and priced just right.
the transmision thud though im not sure, maybe the idles high and when u shift it, its catching the gears and it goes thud. unless its an unusual heavy thud, the kind that chatters ur teeth (exagerating of course) i wouldnt worry to much. thats just me though, if it really worry's you make some calls or get it checked out. hell its an 05' its still under warranty! take it back, they have to check it out
Now I don't feel that vibration anymore. But instead I hear a slight rev'ing up sound of the engine every time I turn the steering wheel when the car is in Park or stopped. I know I put more load on the engine when I turn the steering wheel. But my 89LXi doesn't make that rev'up noise when I turn the wheel. I wonder if the heavy steering on the V6 has anything to do with the sound.
Does your wife 03EXV6 behave the same thing when the steering wheel is turned (when the car stopped or in Park)?
My co-worker 04EXV6 doesn't do it.
Is this normal? The electric motor assist runs very little. When it does it doesn't run for a very long time. It might run for 15 seconds or so but certainly is just a boost to the gas engine.
The dealer says it's normal. .
Rather than diddling with after-market leather, you'll probably be MUCH happier with the EX-L..........Richard
Thanks so much.
now i thought for sure i was waisting my money, till i got back out to highway speeds. the vibration was gone. and was sure alot better to ride cause after a 6 hour run my but was numb from the vibrations in the past.
i would have the balance checked out any way, it doesnt cost much and, at the very least, u will rule that factor out altogether.
sometimes iv noticed that after the dealer gets rid of the car, they dont want it back. its kinda sad but thats what they do nowadays.if u have a little extra cash, take it to a reputable tire service place. they see a new customer and they usually like to leave a good impression so u might come back in the futer!!
good luck and keep us posted.
Is the car new?
sorry to hear your starting out this way with your Accord, that is not normal.
Mrbill
P1457 EVAP Emission Control System Leak Detected (Control Canister System)
(nothing to do with egr by the way)
Here are some possible causes for P1457:
Fuel cap missing or incorrectly fitted
Fuel cap seal defective
Leak / damage on carbon canisters or evaporative pipework
Purge valve failure
Purge valve vacuum line leak or blockage
i realize this is vague but its a start. the code ur getting really is only going to affect ur fuel mileage. what it does is recurculates the fumes from ur tank into your intake when the computer see's that the mixture can handle a little enrichment, other wise it rerouts it to a charchoal canister de-fusing the gases.
good luck and keep us posted
By the way, thanks so much for all your great advice you're giving everyone. It's much appreciated!
Auntdiann
2) i dont think iv ever managed to talk a mechanic out of money i now i didnt have to pay, so if u manage to talk him into giving u money back tell me how.
3) http://www.insightcentral.net/encyclopedia/enrvr.html this site shows you how the system is routed and it isnt to your egr at all.
involved putting the windshield wiper on intermittent and then several more steps including
disconecting the battery for 15 seconds. If anyone can help , the problem is none of the power door locks work. Also the drivers door panel only opens front and back windows on the drivers side. However all car windows can be powered open at their individual doors. this is a 98 honda accord.
then you say "or to be sure disconnect the battery" . Should I pull a fuse and disconnect the battery? thanks for any help .
This is one of the many problems we've had, not to mention these:
Radio and AC controls went dim! (A $700 repair to install a new unit)
The standard brake issues...search this forum!
Numerous rattles and noises, which reminds me...our current rattle seems to come from one of the rear wheels and no one I've taken it to can figure that one out!
The AC went out about 6 months after we drove it off the lot!
We're not rough on our cars and this is the kicker...we're a Honda family. Here's the history of Hondas we've owned.
84 Civic, 89 Civic, 86 Prelude, 93 Accord, 99 Civic, 01 Civic, 03 Accord, and an 05 S2000
We're thinking of purchasing an Odyssey but may switch over to Toyota or Nissan after all the crap we've gone through with the 03 Accord. It is an utter DUD!
If anyone could give me any advice on any of these problems I'd greatly appreciate it.
Mo
Does anyone know if it helps to remove the plastic cover - does that make anything readable?
After market products? Suggested by one dealer guy....no specifics.
Idea?
Like I mentioned before, my '04 EX 4 cyl (which is identical to an 05) has no vibration what so ever in the gas pedal and steering wheel. You verified that yourself with the LX you drove. It sounds like something is hitting something else causing the vibration you feel. Could be a simple fix if they would do some looking.
Your car has somehing wrong with it, it was not designed that way.
If the dealer doesn't do anything, take it to a different dealer, the warranty is valid at any dealer.
Mrbill
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,