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Honda Odyssey: Problems & Solutions:(1995-2004 Models)
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Last year I bought a generic one. Then the dealership said the reason my Ody was failing emissions was because the gas cap wasn't OEM. So they put on an OEM cap.
Perhaps I should put the old gas cap back on.
Then again, the smell isn't there anymore now. And I saw an ad in the paper for 1.9APR on all remaining 05 Siennas...
Perhaps I should push my minivan purchase early...
I have noticed lately that if the A/C is off on days that it is running flaky it will shut off going from park to drive. When the A/C is on, it doesnt shut off. Hopefully we can pinpoint a way to make it reproducable by the time we get to the dealer heh.
Message #3894 in this forum addressed one user's method to fix the light on the clock.
Other posters have indicated that a tap next to the clock on the dash sometimes fixes the illumination problem, but i don't know if this is a permanent fix.
Hopefully someone will come up with a solution to this!
When you say flaky, what else does it do? Does it run like normal and shut off or is there some hesitation or roughness as well? As for the A/C, most vehicles change the engine management when the A/C is on to account for the extra draw on the engine. This usually results in a higher idle which would mitigate stalling.
BYW, I have a 1995 Suburban with 146,000 miles that I have just replaced with a 2006 Odyssey EX-L. I never had any issues with the Suburban, other that replacing what you would expect to wear out. I hope that I have not done myself a dis-service by buying the Honda. Also, my eleven year old Suburban has controls for the rear heater at the front, something that my EX-L Odyssey does not. Had I realized that, I probably would not have purchased the Odyssey!
Mine's got 83K miles and except for a new tranny its been pretty good.
Less than a few hundred miles in I notice what I can best describe as the tranny slipping. Particularly during gradual acceleration from 35-50mph and while cruising and encountering slight grades. It was almost like it couldn't make up its mind as to whether or not to downshift or remain in OD. It feels like you are driving on a perpetual rumble strip.
I go to the dealer. Service manager goes for a spin. I ride shotty. He's not even on the freeway and he notices it. You can not only feel through the throttle but also the seat of your pants. He also points out wind noise due to a bad seal(s).
Diagnosis? New tranny and new windshield seals. Shocking to me. I bought this for its vaunted reliability and I need a new trans inside of first 90 days...WTF?!
Dealership with nice, thorough and accomodating. Told me they see "...lots..." of these. Apparently attributable to a bad run of trannies from one vendor. Per the dealership they haven't seen any issues with the replacement trannies they are using.
Disappointing.
From what I can tell they are both "good" buys, but was wondering what someone else thought.
I know the engine and transmission was changed in 2002 to 240 HP and 5 spd. transmission. The Side Air Bag was added in 2002 (but it appears to be only for the driver and passenger, nothing for the back rows.) The NHTSA gives the same rating for safety for both vehicles (does SAB not add something?)
The recalls on the 2002 are for the transmission and engine coolant, and I can find no recalls at all for the 2001.
The cabin size is the same. In fact, aside from the engine's horsepower, they appear to be identical vehicles.
How does the transmission hold up in these kind of vehicles? My Accord has 157K miles on it.
Thanks for helping me.
Still, 38,000 miles is good. I just wanted to get some opinions.
When I got in it this morning and turned on ignition, nothing happened not even a click. I assumed the battery was bad and took it to auto store, and they checked the battery and it showed bad, so I bought new one. I replaced it and there was no corrosion on cables, but still the car does not crank. The dash lights come on and the headlights burn bright, but when you turn ignition to crank, nothing happens, not even click. I returned to auto store, and they said I need to check starter, but why would starter with so low mileage be bad, and I do not trust them very much after them selling me battery which I did not need. This car does have Viper alarm system, which I had installed, and works fine. Anything else, I could check? thanks
Good luck
I have a strong dislke for aftermarket alarm systems and I suspect that could be the problem.
Let us know when you get it fixed.
The main differences between the 01 and 02 (besides mileage) are the 4 wheel disc brakes on the 2002, side airbags, cupholders on the sides of the second row bucket seats, grocery bag hooks on the back of the third row, a different alloy wheel design, and the bigger engine and transmission.
The Side Airbags simply add a little peace of mind, IMO.
1. air bag tightening (noise),
2. windshield noise, yesterday,
3. WOOOOM (high freqency) noise, technican took a look yesterday. The fix did not seem to work.
The WOOOOM noice is very annoying. It happens around 35-40mph, especially bad at speed of 60-65mph. The noice seems to come from engine. It does that at both
acceleration and deceleration.
Anyone talking or having the same problem? :sick:
Couple of issues:
a) Grating sound from the brakes at low speeds - dealer changed the pads and turned the rotors - fixed.
b) Whistling sound from the windshield. Dealer has ordered a part to fix it.
Nothing else...till date.
The date should be on the driver's door pillar on a sticker with all sorts of information. Where it was built. When was it built. Etc.
Like from my door pillar sticker, I know that mine was built 12/01 in Alliston, Ontario.
Good luck, and so far mine's been OK, save a few things, but still, sometimes its luck of the draw.
Hi there! The best suggestion that I have for you is honestly, TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE DEALER!! The dealer will check your car, and find the true problem. The mechanics on the street aren't the best thing when you have serious mechanical problems like this. Please respond so I know that you read my messege.
Good Luck!
Interestingly enough, I knew someone from work who had a very late production '01 model that must have been assembled during the line transition. It had amber rears and the newer 7 spoke alloys, over rear drums, and the rest of the regular '99-'01 hardware.
Steve
The 2002 has the same engine as the 2003-2004. It was virtually unchanged from year to year except for some minor things like color reshuffling.
The 99-01 Odysseys were the ones without Amber turn signals.
Just felt I had to correct you because I own a 2002 myself
They made my wind noise problem they were attempting to remedy exponentially worse. Gone is the high pitched sound at 50moh+. Now it sounds like I have an open window above 30mph.
Back to the dealer this AM...
So far this Honda has been a complete disappointment. And that disappoints me.
Separately - from time to time I'll come back to the vehicle after it has been parked for a while and find all 4 windows down about 1-4"? Am I hitting something on the key fob that does this?
You're probably holding the unlock button a bit too long. If you hold the button it will roll all the windows down.
Windnoise fixed...for now. The replacement side molding on the RH side had bad clips and had come loose. Replaced. We'll see how long they last.
Thanks in advance
Help! and Thanks
(Owner of a 1996 Caravan now at 85K miles and still on the original transmission and running fine)
I'd get the transmission replaced now and maybe one more time before it hits 100K. (if it breaks again)
Then go and trade it in immediately on a new van. Immediately. Like, the minute you drive out of the service department, go straight to the New Car sales department.
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