Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair

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  • holteholte Member Posts: 4
    Thanks for the information. I have a 2003 Honda Accord 105,000 miles. I am also experiencing the headlights dimming I just took it in and asked them about it during an oil change. They said it would be over $500 to fix the problem. Here is their description. "Suspect that ELD has faulty solder joint - will need to replace under hood fuse/relay box = $516 + Tax parts and labor - 1 hour." My only concern is that I will be driving somewhere at night & my lights go out totally. Sounds like that's not an issue. Again :) Thanks for your post.
  • rlommbardirlommbardi Member Posts: 30
    On my 2004 Accord 4dr EXL 4cyl- auto - with 78000 miles on it - the transmission was replaced last week - and it runs perfect - smooth now - Honda did a Goodfaith replacement(which was great) it did still cost me $1000.00 for the labor - they said it was a deductable.....
    The trans should not fail and Honda knows this - instead of a massive recall - they will do this until they get a ton of more problems...(which I feel will Happen to all the 04 05 and 06 ---Accords)
    In 2001 Honda had a Recall and fixed all the trans then and now the same problem - I also Just read in Conumer Reprts that Toyota- Camry's Auto transmission are reporting problems and it is NOT on the Recommended list anymore>) page 6 December 07 issue.

    My suggestion is go to the dealer and demand a new Trans - it will not get better by driving it ...they told me the ball joint in the trans somehow was messed up....I am not that Tech. with the wording - It was broke...and it was not a smooth drive ...good luck :(
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    The trans should not fail and Honda knows this - instead of a massive recall - they will do this until they get a ton of more problems...(which I feel will Happen to all the 04 05 and 06 ---Accords)

    The 4-cylinder's transmissions from 2003-2007 were never a point of contention. Why do you feel they will there will be a ton more problems?
  • m08121988m08121988 Member Posts: 2
    I bought Honda Accord 2007 3 months ago,
    since a month ago, I have problem:
    when I shift "R" for backward and then I shift "D" to forward, there is a sound "click" when I push brake for the first time (only for the first push brake).
    I have checked it to 2 authorized dealer of Honda, but they said it was normal.
    Did anyone have same problem or any information about this?
    Thank you
  • rlommbardirlommbardi Member Posts: 30
    I have an Accord 07 - no problems - Honda better correct your problem ... I think they are starting to get more and more problems with their Trans..rl
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,560
    You can trust the dealer. It is normal.

    Honda uses floating calipers (at least that's what I hear them called). Basically, the pads are able to move in the caliper. Any how, when you back up, they shift, and then when you go forwars the lock into place (the click you hear). Essentially I think the pads are centering themselves.

    My '05 does the same thing, and always has. Honda for some reason likes to do some things just a bit differently.

    This issue has also been discussed numerous times in this forum, and on other Honda discussion boards.

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  • m08121988m08121988 Member Posts: 2
    Hey Stickguy,
    I understood when I go forward after backup there is sound click, but why there is another sound "click" when I push my break after that?
    Thank you.
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    I secnd that, stickguy. It will click when backing out of a parking spot or driveway, and then again when you go forward.
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    Can you hear this "click" with the windows up? I have never heard this, but then my windows are rarely down.
  • mrbill1957mrbill1957 Member Posts: 823
    See the following post:

    http://www.collegehillshonda.com/artman2/publish/General_35/Causes_of_Honda_Brak- e_Click_or_Groan_173.shtml
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    I have noticed the ABS self check, but can't remember ever hearing a click sound. I will listen closely next drive. Can it be heard more with windows down? I assume it would be easier to hear it.
  • mrbill1957mrbill1957 Member Posts: 823
    To be quite honest, I've haven't noticed the problem on my 04 EXL yet. I wonder if different suppliers pads fit tighter then others? Different suppliers may also explain why some people's rear pads wear faster then others.

    Mrbill
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    I am going to change my brake pads (front and rear) soon (50k miles). I bought the pads from Majestic Honda on-line. I hope they are the same pads, because these have done well.
  • chucko3chucko3 Member Posts: 793
    I don't hear that click with my 03EXV6.
    Tried to brake with going forward or back up
    with original brake pads or new brake pads.
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    I don't think the 03's or V6's have different callipers than other years or I4 models. Or do they? My 03 EX V6 makes no such noise either. :confuse:
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    Yes, its very audible, and you can sort of feel it in the brake pedal.
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    I checked the illustrations on Majestic Honda, and the pads and shims are different from I4 to V6. Makes me wonder if any V6 owners hear this click sound. :confuse:
  • tallman1tallman1 Member Posts: 1,874
    Well, here's one I4 owner who's never noticed the clicking sound either... and I have my windows down or moonroof open quite a bit.
  • natenj1971natenj1971 Member Posts: 174
    I have the same issue with my 2005 EXL 4 cylinder/5speed manual trans coupe. It's loud enough to hear with windows up, sound comes from front passenger side wheel. Dealer has checked twice. Told me it’s normal (calibration etc). First year of driving never heard a sound…the click started a year ago – car has 19k miles on it.
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    tallman, how old is your car? How many miles? Original pads? Seems to me, if they all don't make the clicking sound, the could stop the one's that do. :confuse:
  • chucko3chucko3 Member Posts: 793
    Could it be the calipers touch the rotating
    rims?
    I looked at the calipers last night.
    They are very close touching the wheel
    spokes.
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    My callipers are also very close to the wheel, and I don't hear a clicking sound at any time. I think if the wheel was hitting the calliper, it would leave a mark, either on the wheel or the calliper. I do think the clicking sound is coming from the pads moving in the callipers (on those cars affected). But I wonder why some hear it, and some don't. IMO, it could be the way the pads are installed. There is an anti-squeal substance that is applied between the shims and the pads, so I wonder if the anti-squeal substance is applied differently (or not at all) on some cars. That's the only thing I can think of. Since I will be replacing my pads soon, and I have not experienced the clicking sound, I will be examining exactly how the anti-squeal substance was applied originally. So I can apply it the same way, if possible.
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    No its not that. It only occurs when changing directions (like backing out of a parking spot and then going forward again). it has been explained several times... it is a floating caliper design.
  • tallman1tallman1 Member Posts: 1,874
    tallman, how old is your car?

    My 06 EX-L has almost 36k. Original pads. I'm going to have to remember to listen carefully and let you know if I hear anything.
  • corkscrewcorkscrew Member Posts: 254
    Here is a link to the reason you hear a click when you apply the brakes. It usually happens at slow speeds. I attended a new owners clinic last June and one of the items we were shown was a worn pad and its rotor. The pad was worn on an ANGLE, one side of the pad was down to metal and the other side had 25 percent of the pad left on it. Honda may have left clearance for heat expansion but I wonder if the design contributes to early replacment of pads and turning of rotors as I see some people are replacing at 30k to 40k.
    http://www.collegehillshonda.com/artman2/publish/General_35/Causes_of_Honda_Brak- e_Click_or_Groan_173.shtml
  • chucko3chucko3 Member Posts: 793
    I saw people mentioned about this clicking noise a while back. So at work,
    I drove my car forward and backed up with the windows down in the parking lot
    when the car had the original rotors & pads and I didn't hear any clicking noise.
    With new rotors & pads I still don't hear any click.
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    Well, my dad's 2005 made this noise, as does my 2006. It isn't anything to worry about if you DO have the noise, however, so I'm not sweating it.
  • user5user5 Member Posts: 8
    I miss rack on the top of my car. To carry low weight long items one can't put it in the trunk because the back seat will not go down. The car doesn't have a rack on the top. The dealer says ' no they don't have a rack for Honda.'

    Does any body recommend a Rack for the top? How much will it cost approximately? Any do's and don'ts?

    Thanks.

    User5
  • mrbill1957mrbill1957 Member Posts: 823
    I'm puzzled why you said "the back seat won't go down" As far as I know, all Accords have folding rear seats. No?

    Mrbill
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    There is a roof rack you can purchase for your car (genuine Honda). HandA has one ($192), and it is removable. Click on the link below. You may have to scroll down the page. Good luck.
    http://www.handa-accessories.com/accext03.html
  • nobbodynobbody Member Posts: 2
    My Accord started rattling about two weeks ago. It has 5500 miles on it. The rattle is intermittent, and I've isolated it to the sunroof--it stops when I crack it open.

    Perhaps it's related to the cold weather. If that is the case, what can I do to fix it? If not, I'll take any other ideas. Gentle upward pressure doesn't seem to stop it.

    Any help will be appreciated as I am now acutely aware of the sound whenever it shows up.

    Thanks in advance!
  • robertsmxrobertsmx Member Posts: 5,525
    It may be related to cold weather. Try lubricating the rubber seals with silicone.
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    Are you sure it's not the shade part that's rattling? Both of my Accord's (92&03) sunshades rattled a little, but it was only while they were open (didn't matter if the glass part was open or not). Since I rarely had them open, it didn't bother me too much. A piece of felt strategically placed could solve the rattle. You would have to pinpoint the exact spot though.
  • jimbo65jimbo65 Member Posts: 65
    I concur with those here that report the 'clicking' noise is from the brakes. This always occurs with the first stop in backing from the garage and then stopping for the first time from moving forward. After that there is no noticable sound until backing again and then moving forward again and stopping. NOT a big deal; it is a Honda thing. My first new Honda Accord was a '96 and it was same then and now several new models since also. If anyone is concerned report to your dealer service advisor and let 'em have a look. Side Note: Want your brake pads to last longer? Anticipate all of your stops and never slam to fast stops! Worked for me on previous models of Accords and I'm sure it will on my new '07 Accord SE. Went to 120,000 miles plus and still had lots of pad left on the '96 when I traded. :)
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  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    Don't sweat over this, just drop it off at the dealer to fix under warranty. Record the squeaks and give them a cd with the 'squeak music' on it.
  • cnhcnh Member Posts: 3
    Did you ever find out what the problem was? I am having the same problem with my '96 Honda Accord.
  • blaneblane Member Posts: 2,017
    cnh,

    Your above message responded to a July 3, 2006 message regarding a 2006 Accord built a full decade after your 1996 vehicle was built. You might find a better response in the Honda Accord (1994-1997) Maintenance and Repair forum here:

    http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.efdf920/974!make=Honda&model=Accord&ed_ma- - - - - keindex=.efdf920
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    It's not a problem, it's a feature to prevent hotwiring and theft of your car. The steering wheel can be locked when you turn the wheel with the key out. To unlock it, you must have the key in and wiggle the wheel.

    All Hondas have this, including my 06 Accord, 96 Accord, my grandmother's 02 Accord, several Odyssey vans and Civics as well.
  • sr1945sr1945 Member Posts: 38
    My Accord started rattling from the right rear passanger seat near the speaker next to the rear window. Tried to isolate it but failed so far. Pulling down the rear seats, the head restraints to see if this helps but still get this rattle when on non smooth roads.

    Waiting for a fix from the dealership in a couple of days but until then, this is bugging me.

    Anyone else have this issue ?
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    Check out my post from last year by clicking the link.

    Rear Suspension Rattle, Post 1818

    Turns out, it was a loose weld or bolt in the strut tower of the rear-passenger side suspension. It was a 2005 EX I4 Sedan.
  • stansbmistansbmi Member Posts: 4
    Reading directly from owners manual, page 199:

    Symbol A : replace engine oil
    Symbol B : replace engine oil and oil filter, plus inspect a lot of other things....

    Do I interpret this correctly by figuring I only need to change my oil filter every "B" service, and really only change the oil only on the "A" services??
  • elroy5elroy5 Member Posts: 3,735
    You are right about the maintenance saying to change only the oil, then the oil filter the second time. Personally, I would never go through the effort to change the oil, without changing the filter. Your decision.
  • hondalovahondalova Member Posts: 189
    Had the exact same thing. Sounded like a chunk of metal clunking around a small tin can. We thought it was body flex, but prying panels open didn't fix it. I found that tightening the jack in its holder helped a little, but, ultimately we THINK it was the something connected with the strut/strut tower. They pulled the strut and ground down the raised lip along the top edge of the strut (or so they told me). It still happened for a while after that (though it was less prominent) and has since gone into remission. Once in a great while I still hear it, but its very rare nowadays. Probably worn in place (just like the rattle in the steering column that's diminished and springy squeak that went away for a while but, of late, 's becoming more prominent again). Heaven help me when I have to replace the strut.

    -FS
  • sr1945sr1945 Member Posts: 38
    Thank you for the link thegraduate. Printed a copy of the ones related and will give to the service manager. Many thanks. Now will see if the rattle can be fixed or boy will I ever will be displeased.

    :lemon:
  • johnxyzjohnxyz Member Posts: 94
    Hi - Does anyone have the TSB # or reference document for the replacement of motor mounts on the '03 -'07 Honda Accords?

    Our '06 has always had the vibration at stoplights/stop signs in Drive and at times in Park/Neutral as well. I would like to be prepared when I bring it into the dealer (Open Road). Appreciate any help/advice. Thanks.
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    Good luck, and PLEASE keep us posted!
  • sr1945sr1945 Member Posts: 38
    Also noticed that the rattling disappears when it gets warmer. Had to make a new appointment for the early morning hours this coming Friday. Will keep posted.
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    You might be able to find it here: Edmunds Maintenance Schedules, Recalls and Technical Bulletins. You won't find the complete text, but it may still be helpful.
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    Time to get the forums' oil changed? ;) Wait, that's 3,000 MILES! :P
  • altair9altair9 Member Posts: 10
    I just had my 05 exl 4cyl serviced with an oil and brake fluid change. Dealer said cabin filter needs changing. Asked "how much"? I am in NY, and know everything is expensive here, but he quoted 130.00! Is that what most Honda dealers would charge? I know you pay more at the dealer, but that, to me, is ridiculous. I bought the filter from H&A and with shipping was 23. I'll put it in myself. I was just curious to know how much others paid for the installation. Bill
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