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Honda Odyssey: Problems & Solutions:(1995-2004 Models)
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Charging System, Door, and Brake Light Indicators Come on While Driving.Covers All 2002 and some 2003 by VIN. Good luck
To update:
Transmission replaced at no additional charge to us ($500 paid previous week for solenoid in tranny). Runs so much smoother! However, check engine light came on 2 miles from the dealership on the way home. Turned around and took it back in; code was "catalytic converter deterioration". Found out (from our service manual) that the o2 sensors and converter are removed to replace tranny. Returned the car this am for recheck; Honda replaced the converter at no additional charge. Have to say, as before, that my "faith" in the reliability is somewhat shaken, but the service provided by Honda so far is great.
Mac
I am confused because I thought Hondas had great engines. Is my mechanic right (it is going to cost me at least $ 1700 without any cams or rocker replacements) ? What could be possible reasons for blocked oil channels that do not clean after flushing ? How come neither the oil light nor the temp indicator show anything ?
Any quick suggestions are welcome.
There's no other loose stuff in the well, or over in the side headrest storage area? Is the rear wiper tight, with a good insert in it? How about the center shoulder belt in 3rd row, could that be vibrating?
Do you have kids that could've shoved something noisy in the spare tire bag storage bin? Mine left a bunch of metal washers in back seat cup holder then put a soda can on top - made for a frightening noise every time we went over a bump.
Did your exhaust system take a hit so that it's moved out of position a bit? It could be rattling against something it's normally not supposed to touch. If you just started van and it's buzzing, try moving the tailpipe a bit (just make sure it's not hot when you grab it).
Only other thing I can think of is the fuel pump - maybe it's starting to get noisy - but I wouldn't think it would be affected by opening/closing the hatch.
You can order shop manual directly from Helm $70.
http://www.helminc.com/
Thanks
Paul
There were huge blots of water spots all around the car. Not just on the body but also where ever there was the black plastic parts.
Are these huge water marks from our NJ water, the rain, or is this something to do with Honda paint?
http://www.handa-accessories.com/odyssey/pollenfilter.gif
The page might look il-legible when you view it on screen. But when you print it out, it is ok.
Good luck.
Alland
and look under Odyssey it shows just the mirror lens, so you should be able to just replace that. I think the price was right around $15. I would call a honda dealer and they could probably tell you what you will need. I have never replaced a mirror but I don't think it could be too hard. Good luck.
The ody is garage kept pretty much Monday to Friday. It is basically our weekend car, and if we go out during the week. Is there anything else I can do to prevent this?
For the first waxing, you may want to clay it too, and get rid of any "rail dust" or other impurities sticking to the paint from transportation.
Check the Store Bought Waxes Part II (No Zaino Posts) board for some suggestions from the "pros."
Steve, Host
Remember to come up for air sometime as you wade through Zaino Car Polishes/Products--Your Experiences (Part 2).
Steve, Host
I thought it was a belt, but why only when the car sits there and the rest of the weekend it is ok.
Any ideas, I went to the service center and he told me it was condensation. I had a 2000 Accord and through 3 years never heard that with that car.
Any suggestions will be helpful.......
Roy
I will try this next weekend.
Thanks.
I have 37,500 miles on mine and got a "Check Engine" light came up week and half ago.
I stopped by the local Honda dealer and they told me to check to make sure the fuel cap is not loose. I checked it and was fine.
I waited for a few days to get it fix by itself or get adjusted on its own but never did.
I made an appointment with a dealer and they diagnosed it and found out that they had to -------replace a few valves on the left hand side of the fuel tank-----. The warranty was good until 37,000 and mine was 500 mile over but the service rep. was kind enough to get cover it under the warranty. Ohterwise, it would cost me around $700 they say.
I am okay now but don't you think its too much to have this kind of problem only after driving 37,500 miles.
I might have to buy an extended warranty.
We have 38000 miles on our van and this is the second time the "Check Engine" light came on. The first time, they said check the gas cap. Then, when the dealer finally looked at it, they said all the faults were triggered so they had to reset the computer. Now, it is on again after another 1000 miles. Both times it came on when cancelling the cruise control, once by pressing the brake, the other by pressing cancel. The TCS light came on at the same time. But, when you restart the van, the TCS goes out.
Don't take the first 'no' from the dealership as the final word.
Steve
I just wanted to share my horrible experience with my '03 Ody. The van pulls to the left and if I step on brakes at a traffic light the steering wheel turns about 20 degrees counter-clockwise (towards left). I took it to the dealer in Bridgewater, NJ when I had about 4K miles on my van. They didn't want to check the van because of the weather problems in NJ right then, but finally got around to doing the alignment around 6K miles. The van still kept pulling left even afterwards and they told me that it could be a tire problem. The Michelin authorized dealer looked at the tires and told me that the tires were fine and it could be a combination of mechanical and brake problems.
When I took it back to the Honda service dealer in Bridgewater he told me that the tire dealers always lie, since they don't want to pay under warranty (he didn't give me this in writing of course) and he said he still thinks it is the problem with the tires. Meanwhile, my van horribly keeps pulling left(I now have over 8K miles). I opened a case with the main Honda customer service number and they assigned me a case number, but haven't heard from ythe regional case manager yet. I have made atleast 5 trips to the dealer so far for this problem and now I am thinking about lemon law(bought in NY state), but I am not sure about my chances.
Any recommendations will be greatly apreciated.
-s
I just saw your posting about the alignment problem. I have the same problems, but no solution yet. I would like to get some additional information about your service dealer info to pass it to the Bridgewater Honda guy(they have no clue about the problem and keeps blaming on everything else except mechanical problems). Can you please send me an email to sam_g_roy@yahoo.com if you don't mind? Thanks in advance.
Sam
One fine day I couldn't open the left sliding door on my '03 Ody and figured that the culprit was fuel door when I looked outside the van (we don't pump our own gas in NJ and the gas guy didn't bother to tell me). When I took it to the dealer they fixed the problem after about three trips (first for just looking, second for opening the rear of the van and the third after they received the specially ordered part from somewhere in OH). Meanwhile, I had to live with just my right door for more than two weeks. Just thought of sharing.
The 3rd brake light bulb burned out. I tried to replace the light bulb and accidently damaged the cover (the little cover that "hides" the screw). Does anyone one know where I can buy this part at a reasonable price? Thanks!
for 2000 Ody EX.
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