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This might help:
Diagram of '04 Bumper Fastenings
"HONDA IS RECALLING 351,000 MY 2003 ACCORD VEHICLES. IF WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO VENT WARM AIR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, IT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING."
If your referring to the vent intake screen, the size of the holes there probably doesn't apply. The motor vent hole is the culprit. The recall isn't mentioned if you search with 2004, just 2003 shows the recall.
Mrbill
and started the engine again. First time this happened.
They didn't come on today.
Anyone experienced once?
I took it by the dealer this morning, and under the slightly extended warranty due to the class action lawsuit regarding odometers reading a little high, they ordered a new changer, citing that they are like transmissions; "we don't work on them, we just replace them." Whatever gets me my music back works for me . The only little issue here is that they have to send my old changer back to the supplier (Panasonic?) with my 5 other CDs in it, to be returned to the dealer in about 6 weeks time.
Needless to say, I'm not happy that this component failed pretty early in life, but I am pleased with the no-hassle treatment from my dealer. They are calling me Wednesday to let me know if the new changer comes in, they said it'd take 90 minutes to replace, and would give me a shuttle to and from work if I needed one. I guess you can't ask for much better than that, eh?
Now, if only they could do something for my dad and his Civic's tires... you can check out the 2006-2007 Civic Issues thread for that though.
I guess they'll change the whole center stack with climate controls too? I have manual A/C controls.
Mrbill
Many say Bridgestone as a replacement,but i think Bridgestone are made by Michelin. I choked a bit when i saw what the original tires cost.
Check them out.
look at tirerack.com and do a search on the size you need. You can compare options that way, and read test results and reviews.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
When at the dealer recently, the sales manager said not to replace them as I can go another month or two. He also said the value of the Accord has held up very well and I won't have any problems trading in a few months early. My LPP pymt is only $308/mo and I'm looking for another equally "killer deal" as the SM calls it.
Michelin Tire is a huge French com. they also own BF Good Rich tires.
Bridgestone tires wear to fast they cant even keep up with the Mich's durability.
Too bad the Mich's treadwear comes at the expense of wet traction. The sidewalls are obviously much less durable than the tread. Both of my Accords came with Michelins, and the combination of bulges, and cracks in the sidewalls, and semi-sharp rocks puncturing them, I could never get them to that high treadwear mileage. Durable is the last word I would use to describe Michelin tires.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I drive 25k-30k per year, much of it high speed (read as hot/high friction) highway travel. At least part of my commute to work every day involves driving the goatpath on the Bear Mountain Bridge Road after crossing the Hudson up by West Point. My original Michelins lasted almost 80k miles without a single problem and, even then, the treadwear bars were just about level with the surface of the tread. Plus, I've never enjoyed anything but excellent wet traction with them in all kinds of wet weather (except, obviously, snow and ice).
These are probably the 8th or 9th set of Michelins I've owned between my original '91 Accord, my '99 Maxima, my '04 Accord, and my '07 Odyssey. I swear by 'em - additional cost notwithstanding. I swear by the Blizzaks for snow tires too - great traction, minimal tire whine, de minimus handling impact beyond what you'd expect for a soft gushy snow tire.
Sorry more of you seem to be having trouble than not.
-FS
I just checked my 3 year-old Harmony tires-no cracking.
I just checked my 1 year-old Harmony tires-no cracking.
I don't recall cracking on my Symmetry tires that were 5 years old when I replaced them with the now 1 year-old Harmony tires.
Are you sure you know what you're talkin about on the cracking?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The last set of tires I bought were for my Passat in January and I bought the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S. These were rated second by CR and they're about 20% less than the Accord's MXV4. I've been very satisfied with them as I have with all the Michelins I've owned. I'll probably get a set (from Costco) for my Accord in a few months.
I got 60,000 miles on my first set of MXV4's and have about 62,000 on my second set. No sidewall problems at all. In fact, I haven't even had a flat.
Curious question... where is your car parked? In your garage? Is there a refrigerator or furnace in your garage with ozone-producing motors?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Yes, it (MXV4) is a low rolling resistance tire. But I think the same attributes that make it low rolling resistance, also make them less durable. The Bridgestones are heavier/thicker, and I am willing to give up the 1-2mpg penalty, for what I percieve as a stronger tire.
They inspected & found the motor corrode.
So they replaced the motor & put the cover kit on.
They did a good job of putting the platic crowl back.
Didn't want to do it, but they wanted to do it when I made appt
for the TCS light check.
The TCS light didn't come on again for a week.
So nothing is done. Could be a low pressure in the
VSA modulator which triggered the light twice, my guess.
I always had cracks with every brand in the DC area. I don't out in South Dakota. Ozone is an ingrediant in smog and we don't have any of that here. Large cities do.
.......if beauty still remains in the eye of the beholder, can we extend this to bad and old? OEM HX MXM4 Pilot 93V 215/50-17 tars on my coupe measure 5/32 at 52,5k.
Only negative would be non-confidence inspiring wet performance - - - - - - IMHO.
OTOH, headlight bulb replacement on a Gen7 is a real [non-permissible content removed] - - - once again IMHO.
all the best, ez....
I got a ride, since a coworker lives near me, and offered to take me and bring me back on her way to and from work, but I was pleasantly surprised with Honda.
Hopefully I'll get it back good as new this afternoon.
You got that right. About 6 months ago I was changing the bulbs on my car and the plastic jobber in the passenger side wheel well cracked because I couldn't get enough give to be able to pull it back all the way.
Needless to say I was miffed. On the other hand it isn't visible so I'm not going to spend the money to fix it. I'll have to tell a future owner about it, but that is a long way off.
If I have my way the thing is going to be on the road a very long time, by that time it won't be worth a whole lot anyway.
I'm telling you that it is an awkward thing to try and do. You have to go in through the fender, try to find the plug for the light and pull it out, all while not being able to see what you are doing, you're pretty much going on blind faith, pardon the pun. Whoever decided that that was a good idea needs to have their head read.
Absolutely, if you can figure out a way to remove the plastic cover go for it, however I think the thing wraps under the car and it's all one big piece, I'm not sure. I know that I was able to spot the bulb by peaking up through the wheel well, but it's difficult to see what you are doing. Again if you can figure out how to remove it more power to you.
I only replaced the low-beams, I rarely use my high-beams because I don't like blinding people either, I know that I always get irritated when people are driving around without even switching them off. I flash people and most get it, but others are oblivious.
I did buy Silverstars. They're nice. They have a bluish tint if you're staring straight on, but when you're in the car they're nice and bright.
It's the small things that make some cars a pain in the you know where. I love my car, but replacing the head lights is a pain, and the seats and interior in general collect more hair than any car I've ever driven. I don't even let my cats in the car, but it still seems like they sleep in it.
If they made these cars a little more user friendly they'd be perfect, but as it is they figure certain things have to suffer in order to make other things better. I guess that's the way it is with all cars in some way or another.
The trade-off was that replacing the whole sealed beam was more expensive than just the bulb. However, making it tough to change the bulb now is just crazy.
I think the easiest and cheapest thing to check would be the PCV valve, and for a vacume leak. The PCV valve can be checked squeezing the hose, and listening for the little clicking sound. To check for a vacume leak, spray carb/throttle body cleaner on all the vacume hoses, when the cleaner is sucked in through a crack in the hose, the engine will let you know. Hope you find the problem.
Another question. What tells the transmission when to shift when accelerating or decelerating? Does the onboard computer get a signal from the position of the TPS (Throttle Position Switch) and that is one of the factors that helps determine when to shift? I am wondering if I adjust the throttle cable will this change how the car shifts?