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I've tried to use lint rollers and I've tried vacuuming the car out more than once. Does anybody have any ideas? Again I apologize if this is in the wrong area, but I'm just curious.
Thanks to any who respond.
By the way just in case the upholstery differs, other than those with leather, I have the 03 LX Coupe, Silver with Black interior.
Mrbill
Perhaps an anti-static spray, such as the ones some women use on their clothes in the winter, might be worth investigating.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=anti+static+spray
Also, mrbill thank you for the idea about the clothes shaver. It definitely could work. Vacuums are just so bulky. That's also a good idea. Thank you. Out of all things in a car, the most petty is the most annoying. Otherwise the car itself is great.
Thanks for all responses.
The problem occures when stop start journeys are made.Worst situation is after waiting at traffic lights when on driving away black smoke comes from the exhaust.the way to stop it is to increse the revs to1500 whilst stopped.Numerous visits to Honda have been no help at all.It is my view that over fueling occures at tick over.
Any similar problems out there,and more important can it be fixed
Now I'm back in an Accord ('04 EX-L Manual Coupe) and, while the ride is harder than my Maxima was, it seems more well controlled than the '91 Accord was.
Check your tires and make sure they're set to the manufacturer's recommended rating cold (and not over-inflated) and, when its time to replace them, consider a slightly softer tire from whatever is available then.
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http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/cc/03-07accord.htm
I'm kind of miffed, but oh well stuff happens. I didn't realize just how brittle winter cold can make plastic.
Thanks to all who respond.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/
And specifically for you, look at these two exploded views for the 2003 2Dr LX:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat- cgry1=Accord&catcgry2=2003&catcgry3=2DR+LX&catcgry4=KA5AT&catcgry5=DOOR+PANELS
and:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat- cgry1=Accord&catcgry2=2003&catcgry3=2DR+LX&catcgry4=KA5AT&catcgry5=DOOR+LINING
These will give you an idea what you may have to pay for new parts.
Good luck.
I’ve looked at the parts diagram in the Honda eStore, and noticed there is a cable that appears to lead into an actuator assembly.
Does anyone have any experience in the diagnosis and repair of this issue? Is it the cable? Actuator? Something else? Does it necessitate replacement or can I drop some lube down through the door lock?
Thanks,
The wording of the recall was:
"ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004".
Based upon the dates of the letters, and the engineering that determined the cause and the fix for the units, the concerns had been addressed well before the 2005's went into production.
AND A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ACCORD LOVERS.....
I am located in New Jersey
Thank you
You need to follow what's in the manual, not what the dealer recommends. They love pushing more services then necessary, that's a $$ maker for them.
Mrbill
Yeah, I've been saving. $
Don't worry, I open my console to take out anything valuable (usually just a phone charger) before I leave the car for service. I'll hear that creak - it is like a haunted house door... rrrrrreeeeeeeerrrrrrreeeee.
Oils and grease, these intertact with rubber seals. For lubrication shouldn't we be going to the dealer so that only chemically compatible (lubrication-seal) lubrication is used and the seals are not damaged prematurely?
http://techauto.awardspace.com/ignitionswitch.html
Kind of late now, but there is a 4th generation (90-93) Accord thread especially for your car and cars like it.
They tell me the mass air flow sensor went bad, had to order the part. Might be in tomorrow, might be Monday. Would have cost me 2-300 in a few more months when the warranty runs out.
One of the major reasons I had for getting an Accord was their reputation for reliability. And now its in the shop 3, maybe 5 days. Not a happy camper.
Your powertrain warranty is 5-years and 60,000 miles. You should have more than a few months to go.
Sorry to hear about that though - my dad's 2005 Accord never experienced such a problem after 70k miles. I'm at 27k in my '06 Auto 4-cyl with no reliability issues.
says it is the ABS computer (modulator?). Car is an '04 EX with 43,000 miles.
I have an appointment on 12/31 with a dealer and he also will test it.
If it is the ocmputer does such a unit go bad so soon? Car is over-warranty but will
HOnda USA do anything for me as far as the cost of repair? Could the problem have been mis-diagosed?..any advice for me? I never purchased an extended warranty
Happy new year to all !!!
Sorry I couldn't be of any help. Your car is probably reaching the end, if it hasn't already reached the end of the warrenty since it is about 3 years old or I'd say you could take it in to see if that would be covered under the warrenty.
Take what I say with a grain of salt because I've not yet had a car with a warrenty on it so I don't know how to go about warrenty repairs.
Anyways, the part came in today, and I picked it up and it's back to running smooth again.
One new minor problem cropped up, the indicator light for the driver's heated seat doesn't light up. Probably happened when they had taken apart the console to install the new console door. Might wait until I've got another reason to go in before getting that looked at.
Yes, I wrote that in caps, but I dont want them to have a dead battery.