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Brackets that support the brake lines tightened down and brake lines are far enough away from other parts, so there are no more clunks.
In other words, after I have already hit the brakes say 4 times on my drive to work, I'll hear it squeak. I drive about 1/5 of a mile, hit the brakes, another squeak.
You are right that certain brands squeak more than others. The squeaking is annoying, but my concerns are more about safety and wear. The car still stops nicely and straight. I was told by the dealer that the pad life looks good and that the rotars look good. If it's just an annoying squeaking and nothing more, then I'm okay. Just wanted to make sure that I'm not missing anything.
Try another dealer is the only thing I can suggest.
My black 04 with 15000 mi has the same chipping defect as yours & looks as you described it. Those "skunk's at Honda headquarters would never admit they have manufacted thousands of Honda's with a paint defect which is actually a sub surface eruption. I've gone round & round with them. Those with these paint problem's should file a complaint with the FTC. It's better than crying in your beer.
The first thing to do is check the tire pressures, making sure they're not over inflated. Don't know what else to recommend, other than driving another 06 model just like yours to see if it rides and drives any different. :confuse:
I agree the drive is a bit on the stiff side (I did drive a 06 Passat before I bought the Honda and the Passat did have a softer ride) but the stiffer ride is actually a better feel.
Same goes for the stiffer steering wheel. But I think it is for the better only.
Just my 2 pennies.
PT.
Grade Logic is for down-shifting when you go DOWNHILL, not when climbing up.
Maybe the burning smell is coming from OUTSIDE, not from your car?...
No, check a brochure or a manual. It is to prevent gear-hunting when climbing grades as well.
Then I suppose I'd purposefully go up a steep incline till I smelled the smell. I'd place the car in park and the emerg. brk on. Get out, open hood, and look for sources of fluid leakage from any resevoir. I suppose the same could be done with the engine off, but it's possible this only happens on incline with engine running, and pumps pumping.
I can't say about the Fusion (haven't ridden in one), but I'd bet the Mazda 6 would be a little better than the Ford's softer springing and on that account.
By "BMW-like" I meant more than just steering. I was referring to ride quality; it's firm but everything is muted properly, meaning where my old Accord bounces twice, the new one settles after one.
The Contour? haha, good one.
Then why do you still have it? You can sell it for a LOT of money relative to what you would get for a Ford of the same age.
Sell it and get something you like better.
As was I.
...and yes the contour!
For instance right here on Edmunds in road test of the 1996 Contour they said:
Automotive journalists have sung the praises of this anonymous looking sedan since its debut early in 1995, naming it to Top Ten lists of this or that for its tight handling, comfortable interior, and generally Teutonic demeanor... :P
Wrong. It had more noise and rattles (outside of normal operational sounds) than my snapper. It rode hard, not with a good balance in ride and handling as does the Accord. it was just plain choppy.
That's just my opinion though, and it may very well be different from 96 to 98-99.
I'd like to drive a Fusion, but can't seem to find the time with school keeping me busy.
Speaking of; I have class at 2:00 CST, so I have to run!
Took it to my dealer, still under warranty, and they stated that they could not duplicate the noise, but it may be the window seals and if they lubricated them they would just dry out again within a few weeks. They never even offered to advise what lubricant or how to lubricate them so I could do on my own if I desired.
Very frustrated as this noise is extremely annoying in an otherwise very nice quiet car. I have searched the board and I see references to this same issue, but no one has posted a fix. If anyone has a fix - PLEASE ADVISE
Thanks,
Alumiu
They did exactly that to my wife's car, with the noise resurfacing a week later. While replacing the run channel, the tech also created a door ding from the inside (!).
Anyhow, a DIY Accord owner discovered the fix - which was to secure the window riser parts -, took pics and posted same. That was way back in 04, and Google hasn't been able to locate that post for me.
good luck
but if the source of the noise is inside the door itself - that riser theory has legs.
Most people (not the Bling-ers) seem to be using simply good pads and larger rotors. They don't seem all that concerned with caliper upgrades. Though you can find people who want 4 piston calipers and whatnot, but there's a market for everything with some people I guess. Unless you are tracking the car, I don't see a reason for that, and even if you were I still doubt the benefit/cost ratio.
Not sure that answers the question but maybe it'll give you some ideas.
I would contact the dealer service manager first to see if they'll rectify the problem for you. If you get nowhere, then contact the regional Honda service manager for help.
It reads 6.4 mile when we first saw it, after test drive and brought it home. It refused to fire up, battery, starter are fine, it cranks powerfully just won't fire up.
Chect the "flooding" section under owner manual's driving-start the engine if you ever got into this similar situation.
Honda quality is going downhill....
I've seen the same thing happen on other cars, not just Honda.
Maybe a length of clear shipping tape applied just in the area that gets damaged? Something the allows your coat to slide over easier?
Mrbill
My two cents on fixing this annoying window creak problem. I have an 05 Accord Coupe and soon after purchase experienced two annoying creaking sounds. First was the driver's side windshield creak previously reported on this site. Fix required windshield to be reset (problem was cold-weather related). Drivers-side window creak was more problematic to both isolate and fix. Tired lubricants (didn't last long). Had window channels replaced per Honda service bulletin for this problem (fix lasted one week befor creaking returned). Creak can be silenced when window is rowed down a bit. After much work with local Honda Portland OR service reps, found problem wasn't the window at all, but rather the seal that goes around the door and body of door. After seals were replaced, no sound at all and still silent after three months. Replacing door/body seals should only take techs a half hour or so. Problem is a pain as noise is right against your ear. Goos luck with fix.
you brought it in, it was working, then they broke it while it was in the shop. i don't get how they could even ask you to pay for it with a straight face.
Accord OEM filter is made by Fram in Canada, PLM-A02. There is a local parts dealer who stocks Denso filters and says that they are Accord OEM in Japan. I have the 120m EWC and do the oil/filters/tranny service myself. I keep excellent records and save and date the oil filters. I do not want any trouble if I need to use the EWC down the road.
On a whim I took the accord to another dealer for an oil change last week and mentioned the creaking that had returned. The service manager said he had an 03 coupe and that they "all creaked an rattled"!. I showed him the plumers silicone that I bought at lowes and he showed me where to apply it. Where the innner edge of the top of the window touches the hard plastic seal, he pointed out rub marks! Honda used a hard plastic so you couldnt use a coat hanger to break into the car. Now I show a light film on the top 1/4 inch of the window glass, but quiet at last! You can also use the interior "son of a gun" type silicone but it doesnt last as long. Yes the body seals do creak, lube them, but the more annoying noises come from the window seal.I await feedback of others result in examining the seals for rub marks and their remedys.I was ready to trade my car..............
See my posting above. I went through the same exercise as you........to include using 1/4 inch foam at top of window tracks to silence creaking. All lubrication/foam insert applications served only to soften noise, not correct the problem. For my 05 Accord, it came down to replacing the door striping (also replaced door seal but I think the real culprit is the body door seal). Body seal often does not sit properly against plastic door striping you cited. Pressing down on plastic you can hear slight creak. Creaking sound many hear at window is being transmitted from body to door to window; seals not doing adequate job of isolation. Be adamant and get your dealer to REPLACE door/body seals. That did the trick for me and its been three months with no creaks, even over severe bumps. Great not having to use messy grease, foam inserts, etc. See if it works for you. Good luck.