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Honda Odyssey: Problems & Solutions:(1995-2004 Models)
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Thanks to Dave2003 about the Honda Care Contract information. Yes, I do have the Honda Care Contract and I am still waiting for the dealer to call me about the parts to fix the gas smell problem. I will then talk to them about the extended warranty (the Honda Care Vehicle Service Contract).
Break Clunk and Click:
I also have the rear break Clunk and Click problem, the dealer loosen the rear break drum and the problem is little better but it is still there. They said if I want to solve the problem they need to replace the drum (Honda has a service Bulletin on it). Since I am out of warranty, I will have to pay for it even when I told them that I have the extended warranty, so I am learning to live with it.
I did a search and found your discussion of this DTC back in November. I am going back down there to scan it again. If it's still there, I'll send dad to the dealership.
I have two questions: 1. None of the other usual SES, TCS or ABS lights were on. Should they have been? You're previous discussion leads me to think at least one should be. 2. Is there any way that I can reset the maintenance light so dad won't have to drive 1.5 hours just to get the dealer to do it?
I didn't get a chance to run down to my parents tonight to check to see if the P1676 DTC had come back. I'll let you know if it did.
Steve
If it is just the maintanace light then you can start with the key off, push the odometer reset button and hold it while you turn the ignition switch on for 20 secounds then back off, then release the button. On restart light should be off, if not repeat..
I think the dealers, knowing most people don't read the manuals, keep these procedures secret just to boost their service dept. business. After all, if you have to bring it in to get the light reset, you might as well let them change the oil too.
Thanks!
Steve
The now dealer says it's the valves and wants to adjust them (but the dealer is still not sure what the problem actually is).
Opening up the engine after 2800 miles doesn't impress me, considering I bought the vehicle to avoid this type of service. Does anyone know what is involved in a Honda valve adjustment and whether it opens the engine up to oil leaks ?
Has anyone had similar problem and it wasn't valves ? Please let me know
What do they say in your neck of the woods?
Your comments appreciated.
pf2003
Valve covers do have to come off so yes there is a chance of a leak when done if not done correctly but I wouldnt let that stop you from getting it done it is not really all that hard and all should be ok when done..good luck
robsdad1
I thought the first change was at 10,000miles in the owners manual and if not it is @7500 miles . No need to do any sooner.
Also, you mentioned a recent tire rotation. If the wheels were torqued improperly, that will also warp the rotors.
Steve
I had drive the minivan for almost a year with 7.5k miles on, but the problem is still there. I wonder if any of you had experienced such things. Is it normal or not? Thanks in advance.
If you or someone you know can take the rotors off, you'll save a ton of money. It is not a difficult job at all.
Thanks in advance!
On a side note, this is the first Honda I have owned and have had more problems than any American car I have had. Within the first 20k miles I had a battery cell go dead, had to have the lower control arm bolts tightened, new EGR valve, all new injectors installed (I only use Shell brand gas), valves adjusted, and side doors adjusted. Certainly not what I was expecting from a Honda product.
brymil
Sounds just a bit expensive if all their going to do is the intake manifold gasket. The gasket itself cant be all that much and the labor should only be like 1 hour, 2 hours tops.
Now I know for a fact that there was a problem with our Integra's inside cowl letting water in. Seeming that the cowl now is not FULLY stuck on the windshield, does anyone know of any problems.
COWL- is the big long black piece at the bottom of the windshield where the wiper arms stick out.
You indicated that you had all new injectors installed, what was the reason for the new injectors ???
I'm trying to find a solution to the engine noise, which sounds like continuous spark knock or valve tapping in the engine. The valve adjustment done, offered no improvement and dealer doesn't know what to do next. Since I've only had the vehicle for 2 months, I don't cherish the thought of 4 more years of listening to this noise. Looking for ideas !!!!
I just replaced a broken windshield ('02 Ody) and thought the guy installed it wrong. I checked out a neighbors gasket and it too was not flush.
Anyone have a similar experience or thoughts on this?
Good Luck.
I've noticed a few people mentioning this problem but no seems to be able to find a dealer who is able to diagnose the problem.
Car is 02 Odyssey with 24K miles.
Any suggestions?
I know it would be foolish but I am seriously considering trading the Odyssey in for an American van despite being a poor financial decision due to depreciation, etc.!
I have a 99 odyssey which is needing a new transmission.. thank goodness for the extended warranty... they will cover it all except for the rental car I will need while it's done...
ANYWAY_ while I was waiting I walked to the toyota dealer to see about the new Sienna... they were SO obnoxious I left and ended up back at Honda talking to the sales people about a new 2003... they insist there are no transmission problems with the 2003 and that the road/wind noise has been cut down. Can any of you with 2003 EX models tell me your experiences?
THANKS!!!!!!!
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Sam
As far a tape player goes, we had similar problem, but it seemed to be confined a to a certain bunch of tapes. Tape would be playing then suddenly autoreverse. We fixed it by fully rewinding, and the fully fast forwarding the tape a few times in the Odyssey's player. Somehow the tape tension had gotten messed up and caused the player to reverse. Rewinding reseated the tape properly, and now that it was correctly tensioned the reversing problem stopped. Also be careful leaving tapes out in hot sun, that can cause problems too.
our '03 LX had two rattles which were quickly diagnosed and fixed by a dealership close to our home.
driver's side, when we got above 45mph, there was a rattle sound like a cable on metal (initially it sounded like it was comming from inside the driver's door or up near the roof rail, ie near the top of the glass), but after listening very closely, my wife and I both concluded it was comming from down near the driver's left foot...hmmm. it turned out to be a hood release cable which wasn't attached properly.
passenger side, when going over bumps, there was an ever so faint ticking but was not constant / consistent. the service technician said it had something to do with the contact between the passenger strut and strut tower...the strut was evidently rubbing on some welds. this was fixed by some strut disassembly, the application of some lubricant and re-assembly.
i agree with wpalkowski. search out another dealer for assistance.
also, i'd have to agree that with tape players, sometimes you must perform a FF/RW cycle on cassettes used on other decks. every player is different, and it's possible that the tape is experiencing too much friction / interference inside the cassette body becase of how the tape spooled when in another machine. put a pencil in one side of the cassette and turn it. if there's any resistance, this is the probable culprit. if resistance is significant, the cassette body has probably gotten warped, and a FF/RW is probably not going to help.
I beleive that it is the gas in the tank shifting as I have noticed that it is not nearly as pronounced when on empty ( or full for that matter).
NB