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  • ronrandleronrandle Member Posts: 6
    I have a 2000 Accord EXV6 with 3500 mi, and when I put the trans into park it sems to make a fairly pronounced knock as it locks in plade. It's been this way from day one, is this a normal sound?

    Thanks for your help.
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    Thats a hard call without hearing it for myself but I am going to say that you are probably hearing what is known as normal engagement noise.The best thing is to have your dealer take a listen.
  • carguy62carguy62 Member Posts: 545
    I have an '89 Accord (I also just bought an '01 but no problems yet!!), not sure if it is too old for it's problem to be addressed here. If someone is willing to help I will post. Thank you
  • joe111joe111 Member Posts: 28
    I also have a 2000 Accord v-6 and the clunk noise sometimes happens with my car, but only when the car is parked on a surface that is not level. Every car I have owned with an auto trans has done this, so this is nothing new. Try this....before you put your car into park, apply the hand brake to stop the car from any movement, then go to park. I'll bet it doesn't make any noise.
  • carguy62carguy62 Member Posts: 545
    Well I just read through 300+ posts and feel this is the place to get an answer. My '89 LX-i has a starting problem. It will catch and die. I can get it started by giving it some gas at the right moment but the RPMs are high so I can't continue to do this.

    Auburn mentioned either distributor, rotor, coil or main fuel relay for a similar problem. I have had a coil wire problem for years. I've replaced the wire but it still occurs and I just unplug and plug it back in and the car starts. I'm sure this is a different problem though because the car catches and dies as opposed to just cranking. I had the gas filter, distributor and rotor replaced a few weeks ago but the problem persists. The dealer says he has never replaced a main fuel relay on this model and wants to do a diagnostic ($$). I have 140K miles.

    I appreciate your response.
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    We have done the main relays on that year in many cars here on the east coast.So it could be something that is wrong with yours but the complaint also sounds as if it could be a TW sensor.The TW sensors sometimes give a wrong temp reading to the computer causing it to be to lean or to rich (depending on which way it reads wrong)for the temp the car is at.Try disonnecting the TW when you are having the troubles and see if it starts.When disconnected it kicks on the check engine light and goes into back up mode, so it is only as a test as it is not adviseable to drive it like this.It is located by the thermostat housing and is the one closest to the engine.Good luck
  • vinneyvinney Member Posts: 43
    hello everyone,it's been a while since i've posted something.i have a 2000 accord 4cyl auto and had the dealer install a honda keyless but they didn't tell me the trunk needs a power actuator.my question is do they have to take everything apart again under the dash (panels etc..)to program the keyless entry to work with the trunk actuator if i decide to have one installed. how much should i pay for this and is this something i can do myself.also,when do you recommend changing the a.t.f. fluid,i live in dallas area where we have extreme temps. and is it just drain and fill or does it include filter and pan gasket? thanks for your expertise anwsers! vinney
  • carguy62carguy62 Member Posts: 545
    Thank you for the prompt response and advice. Pardon my ignorance but what does TW stand for and in my model will the sensor be easily accessable?
  • silvercoupesilvercoupe Member Posts: 326
    The trunk lock should be pretty easy to install. My dealer charged the same to install the keyless entry with or without the trunk unlock. On that basis I would think that it is pretty easy to install. Get the parts from Hparts.com and give it a try!!!
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    30,000 would be a good time to change the trans fluid and yes it is a drain and fill.There is no trans pan and or filter that needs replaceing.Just remember to use Honda AT fluid and no extra additives are needed.

    carguy62,
    TW stands for temperature water and it is one of the sensers that the computer uses to determine the mixture and injector duration.It is on the top side of the motor near the distributor in the thermostat extension housing. There is two together and the tw is the one on the inside closest to the valve cover.I think the connector is green but not for sure and will be a 2 pin.
  • rae52rae52 Member Posts: 102
    Auburn63,

    My '99 Civic DX,manual trans is approaching it's recommended 30k service. I just had Honda look at it at their free service clinic. Everything is fine except that the coolant was low in the bottle. My question to you is, besides using mobil 1 and Honda filter and spark plugs and air filter what other services and fluid changes would you recommend?

    I live in western NJ. and don't do city driving.
    Thanks for your help.
  • maq4463maq4463 Member Posts: 45
    Hi everyone,

    I have a question that I am really interested to know about. Can you install a steering mounted vol control on a 01 EX without leather. I guess it should not be that difficult since EX with leather already has it.

    I am looking for 01 EX manual and would like to have vol control on the steering, but I am not interested in leather. Greenlight.com is giving a price of $19962, Drivroff.com $20132. Did anyone got a better price than these. These are out the door prices except T,T&L.

    I guess I need to post this message in the Accord 4 forum, but nobody there answered this question. Thanks and happy driving.
  • pat455pat455 Member Posts: 603
    You might also want to try the Accord topic in our Smart Shopper Conference.

    This conference is not the best place to find pricing information.

    Good luck.

    Pat
    Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    I would also suggest doing a trans fluid change. If not now then definitly at 45,000.It is real easy due to it being a drain and fill.Just remember to use Honda's manual trans fluid.Other than that if all else checks out then your fine..
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    I will try and see if I can find out. It is nothing I have ever seen anyone do at our shop but that doesn't meen that it can't be done.I don't know cost at all so just check around..
  • silvercoupesilvercoupe Member Posts: 326
    For those who have 94-97 Accords with 4 cylinder engines you can expect a recall for the balance shaft seal (with the exception of some VIN's in 97 model year). This is per the service manager at my local dealer. The fix will be a retainer to keep the seal from coming out.

    I found this out today when I carried my wife's 97 Accord in for the free service clinic. Her car showed up on their computer as being part of the recall. They will not do anything to it until I receive the official recall notice from American Honda. Hope the seal doesn't pop out before then!!!
  • silvercoupesilvercoupe Member Posts: 326
    At the free car clinic my 91 Accord showed to be leaking a small amount of transmission fluid and oil. The oil is coming from the pan gasket. Do I need to worry about this, or just keep on driving her? The leaks are minimal--only a drop or 2 on my garage floor overnight.
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    I always tell people that if the leaks aren't bad then they do not have to do anything but make sure they check their oil. If the leak bothers you, you fix it, if it gets bad you fix it, however small seapage clean it off and let it go.So I guess thats what I shall tell you also :) . As for waiting until you get the recall notice..Why? If your car shows up on the Honda net then it gets it no need for the paper work or atleast not at my dealership.Should be the same for yours I would think but who knows. Have you done your timing belt yet? If so did they already install the aftermarket seal holder that we have had available to us for about 2 years? Just currious.Have a good one..
  • silvercoupesilvercoupe Member Posts: 326
    The 97 has 65k miles, so the timing belt has not been replaced. Don't know for sure why they won't just go ahead and put in the seal holder. I will ask them next week.

    As for the 91, I snugged up the oil pan bolts a little last night. Looks like minor seepage from the oil pan and the transmission. Guess I will just keep an eye on them for now.

    Thanks for your answers!!!!
  • freshman23freshman23 Member Posts: 2
    I also experience what is being referred to as hesitance/shudder in my 2000 Honda Accord EX. I have 9000 miles on it (I too waited to see if it would go away after the break in perioed). The problem is still there. Thanks auburn63 and others, I am going to go to the dealer and tell them the situation and possible remedies.

    I appreciate everyone's kind responses to questions on this site.

    Thanks again.
  • frankmcefrankmce Member Posts: 1
    I need advice in fixing a very harsh 1-2 shift on my '94 Accord LX with 80,000 miles. There is a noticeable 2-3 shift but not nearly as bad
    as the 1-2 shift. If I drive under very very light throttle, all shifts are smooth. Under just the right throttle, the 1-2 shift can be noticeably smoother. Under full throttle, there can be some clutch slippage. It doesn't matter whether the engine is cold or hot. All downshifts when stopping are smooth. I have the service manual and did the standard troubleshooting. No trouble codes logged. Adjusted the throttle cable, flushed the transmission fluid with Honda ATF, performed stall speed tests, checked for smooth operation of the throttle control lever, and closely monitored shift sequences / lock-up clutch ... all normal. Before dismantling the transmission to do a major overhaul, I'm wondering if this is symptomatic of something I'm missing. In particular, I'm wondering if I have a defective (sluggish or binding) shift control solenoid valve
    assembly. I'd appreciate any words of wisdom.
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    Well if this has just started to happen and you have owned the car for a while then I guess it is at a point where it is not normal.Honda transmissions aren't the best shifting but do tend to last for a while.So with all that being said try going on the loose side with the shift(throttle pressure) cable.The tighter the cable the later it shifts and visa-versa(the looser the quicker).Put some play in the cable and see how it reacts.I may even go as far as trying a differant shift control valve assembly(external)before I condemed the trans.Possibly trade with a friend and or try and get a used one for the test.But I haven't seen many of them go bad..Good luck
  • 3peasinapod3peasinapod Member Posts: 26
    Hi, I'm new to this forum. I was wondering if you could shed some light to a decision I'm trying to make. I've been looking at the 01 accord v-6 ex coupe and the camry solara sle v-6 coupe. After reading most of these posts and reading some of these problems. I'm leaning towards the solara. Knowing that no car is perfect. In your opinion, which would you recommend?
    Have you had any experience with Toyotas?
  • duperduper Member Posts: 127
    Hello all,
    I posted this in another forum, but will repost here feeling that this is the appropriate place for Accord nisbehaves.

    My '01 LX has squeak on the right front door everytime I went over road bumps at freeway speed.
    It doesn't happen all the
    time, only when there are alot of uneven bumps on
    the freeway. It sounds like something is loose in the door, a door skin, speaker or something. I just can't seem to find it. I don't know if I can reproduce it for the service guy. Any idea?

    Also my Radio has this static noise that comes on
    very so often. It sounds like the speaker wires are touching each other, "tach, tach, tach". It comes on for a few seconds and disappear. It happens regularly when turning. It's much easier to hear when listening to AM than FM because of mostly talk show and less
    background noise. I'm not sure if it happens with the CD player too since it's too loud with CD. Also if I turned down the volume, the static sound went down as well.
    Anyone has similar problems or suggestion? I'll call the service guy, but want to make sure I can
    reproduce it before I'll hear "We never heard that
    before" excuse.

    Thanks
  • bruinhornbruinhorn Member Posts: 11
    I just picked up my Emerald Green '01 EX V6 last Saturday. In reading the maintenance manual, it says to use 5W20 weight oil. Now, I've never seen 5W20 weight oil on the shelves - is this unique to the Hondas and do all Honda dealer really use 5W20 weight oil when customers take their Accords in for an oil change?

    Just in case anyone is interested, I paid $23,250 plus TT&L for the car. The only option that the dealer added was the pinstripes. They wouldn't throw in the mud guards and wheel locks. Does anyone know where I can get the best deal for accessories?

    Thanks.
  • tspraguetsprague Member Posts: 6
    We have 1995 v6 LX accord that the aircon just went. 78000 miles and no extended warranty. Didn't think we needed one with a honda!!! Bought it used and love the car. But $1200 (ouch:-() to repair it and was wondering if we should just trade it in? Still have two years worth of payments left.....Any comments from anyone?
  • pat455pat455 Member Posts: 603
    Welcome!

    Actually, this topic is focused specifically on maintenance and repair issues for Accord owners and is not the best place in Town Hall to seek buying advice.

    I suggest you check out this topic over in our Coupes, Convertibles and Sportscars Conference:

    Honda Accord vs. Camry Solara (Topic #621)

    There are other Solara and Accord topics that may interest you in that conference, as well as some more Accord topics in our Sedans conference. You can find them by using the Topic Search feature on the left side of this page.

    Good luck.

    Pat
    Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
  • carguy62carguy62 Member Posts: 545
    My price also included the mud guards. Both options by the way are easy to add.
  • carguy62carguy62 Member Posts: 545
    Congrats, great price. I paid 23137 for my silver which included mud guards. I did not see that oil wight recommendation. Sounds strange, I wonder of Honda even stocks that weight. Maybe auburn knows.

    Regarding the wheel locks and mud guards you can get most OEM accessories at a number of places. I used www.hondapartsforyou.com (free shipping). You can also try www.honda-accessories.com,
    www.partscheap.com and www.hparts.com
  • carguy62carguy62 Member Posts: 545
    Regarding my '89 Accord (wow it's fun to have two Accords). I found the TW sensor. How exactly would I replace it? Would I splice it in to the wires leading to the distributor I believe (since it plugs in on one end but not the other?). Thanks so much for your help
  • bruinhornbruinhorn Member Posts: 11
    Thanks carguy62. I based my priced on what you paid for yours. I tried to get them to throw in the mud flaps and wheel locks after the fact, but they wouldn't budge. I really can't complain because in the Austin, Texas area the cheapest I could get without going into intense haggling was $24100. I bought mine from Cleo Bay Honda in Killeen Texas which is about an hours drive from my place. The deal was simple and painless done with a couple of calls to the salesperson, Sean Hevener, and everything was agreed to on the phone.

    The only complaint I have was that he was supposed to have a silver one moved to the back on Friday, thats when I talked to him and told him that I would be driving out there the following day to consume the deal. So I really don't know if he had the silver one to begin with or if it was sold between Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

    Anyways, I'm real happy with the car and I'll be comparing it to my '99 Camry LE V6. I realize it is a little unfair to the Camry but it should be pretty close.

    I did call the service dept and they told me that they are carrying motorcraft 5W20 for now and should be getting in the Honda 5W20 soon. One dealer in Austin claims they have 5W20 in bulk in the service dept and the part dept have 0W20 Honda oil in stock. The 2nd Austin dealer have placed an order for the 5W20 oil but have not received it as yet.
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    Not much Toyota experiance but I love the Accords especially the V6's so I would have to say Honda, but test drive them and make a decision based on what one you like the most..Good luck

    Duper,
    It sounds as if you are hearing normal am reception problems.Try it on Fm and also with the cd player and see if you hear it.As for the rattle in the door there is nothing common that I can think of so that one will need hands on..

    Our dealer has bulk 5w30 that we have been using for a while.Not sure where we get it from or what brand it is.

    Tsprague,
    I would fix the AC before trading it in unless you can get good numbers on a new one then start all over again with the payments.

    Carguy62,
    Why would you need to splice into the wires? If you have found the correct sensor then it should have a 2 pin connector that unplugs and then you remove the rubber coating at the base and use a deep socket to remove it from the thermostat housing (17mm I think).Install a new and plug it in..
  • originalbwadoriginalbwad Member Posts: 4
    We have a 92 accord lx which had that shaft seal pop out during the winter. We fixed it and I did some research and found that it was a common problem. It surprises me that it wasn't fixed when the new body style came out. We also have a 95 accord so I will keep an eye on that and appreciate info about any recall. Weird side note... When the seal popped out the car was driven with the oil light on for a minute or so. Thinking that some damage might have been done we did a compression test and found all at 170 lbs except #3 which was at 65 lbs. That was a bad feeling. Since it ran like it always had and wasn't using oil or antifreeze my dad decided that it had to be the head gasket. We got the car in 97 with 18k on it (was an old lady car). When the seal popped out it had 90k on it. I didn't think that there was enough evidence to bank on a bad head gasked but we changed it anyway. After the replacement the compression remained unchanged :( On the bright side the car has been driven for 8 months and still runs fine. Still doesn't use oil or antifreeze. My only guess is that it is a factory defect and we haven't noticed a performance change because the compression in that cylinder has always been low.
  • silvercoupesilvercoupe Member Posts: 326
    I had previously read in the New York Times that the 92-95 Accords would be recalled. The service manager at my local dealer said just 94 thru early 97. I don't know for sure. Just that my 97 showed up on the computer as being a recall model. I'm still waiting for official notification from American Honda. When I get it I will post here.

    I know that this has been a common problem, because in Feb. the parts man at my dealer showed me the retainer that was being used to hold the seal in. I had the seal replaced in my 91 at 90k miles when the timing belt was replaced.
  • dnguyen65dnguyen65 Member Posts: 26
    Hello Folks,

    The Honda Accord LX that i just bought carries a special break-in oil according to the dealer service department. They recommend it be changed at 3750 miles, but some books on car maintainance suggest it be changed after the break-in period which is 600 miles.

    Any insight on this is greatly appreciated.

    Dustin
  • motiwalamotiwala Member Posts: 7
    hey guys,

    I have the 2000 Accord V6 coupe EX. I bought it because of the styling and sporty ride. Overall, this car has the best design and handling..

    It also comes with a state-of-art, patented transmission technology which is supposed to provide efficient gas mileage and be maintenance-free.. And as a added bonus, I got the most controversial SHUDDERING problem!!!! It's killing me!!

    Yesterday, I finally went to the BBB arbitration, because for 1.5 years, Honda has been putting me down on fixing the transmission. Not only have about 3 dealers in Orlando, FL been ignoring me, but American Honda hasn't done jack [non-permissible content removed] about it either.. Finally, just recently, they replaced my torque converter.. The problem went away for a week, but then it came right back!! I've showed them almost 500 posting from this town hall discussion about the transmission shudder problem and the fix is to replace the entire transmission+torque convertor assembly. But they claim it all BS!!! In fact, they say it is unfortunate that I don't appreciate the characteristic of the transmission (like its only me who feels that way)

    I had the regional Honda service technician attend the arbitration and told everyone that there is NOOO fix for the shuddering in the Accord V6 EX.. at least he admitted the problem in front of the arbitrators.. then we all went for a test-drive and the arbitrators REALLY felt the transmission shudder between 50-65mph and the rattling coming out from the ceiling.. the arbitrators too were surprised at the quality of the Honda flagship model.. So far, I don't know the outcome of the arbitration.. it will take a couple of days before they decide..

    in any case, I need HELP!! i noticed a lot of you had unsuccessful results from just replacing the torque convertor.. in fact, many of you have several torque converters replaced and it didn't help.. UNTIL a new entire transmission+torque convertor assembly was put in your vehicle.. I NEED TO KNOW the name of the dealership and the service advisor who helped you when they replaced the entire transmission and it fixed the problem... Also, I did not find any remedies for the roof rattles. plz email me at maddogv6@yahoo.com ... I would greatly appreciate any information from you regarding this matter..

    -MaddogV6
  • stevepakestevepake Member Posts: 21
    Hi everybody,

    I'm intersted in either an '01 Accord LX V6, or the LX I-4 5spd. I'd like to get the V6 but am a little leary with all of the transmission problems with that engine out there.

    Is anyone having tranny (or other) problems with specifically the '01 V6 ??

    Thanks in advance
  • pradhan_tusharpradhan_tushar Member Posts: 15
    To all the knowledgable people out there :

    Most dealers seem to recommend the first Oil change on a new Accord at 3000 / 3750 miles but the manual recommends 7500 miles.

    Is there any *harm* in changing the oil at 3750 ? Does Honda use some special kind of oil that should *not* be changed before 7500 miles?

    I know most VW/Audi cars have some special oil that should not be changed before the recommended milage.
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    Here is what Honda has to say about alot of your questions http://www.honda2001.com/owners/service_parts/faqs_fluids.html
    For those who like to change your oil at 3750 go right ahead and do so, over maintnance never hurt anyone that can afford it.Others can wait until 7500. Anything sooner than 3750 is not necessary and or recomended. Good luck
  • snuke59snuke59 Member Posts: 29
    Motiwala, I have a 2000 Accord Sedan V6 that was purchased on 9/1/00. I, too have had a problem with roof rattles. I had a moonroof visor added to my car at the time it was purchased, therefore, I don't know if the rattle is coming from the moonroof or the visor. So, I, too need help in this area. I haven't been to the dealer with the problem out of fear that they may cause the problem to worsen. Fortunately, I have not had problems with my automatic transmission. However, I haven't reached the 2,000 mark yet on the odometer.
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    Try pushing up(let go and push again) on the rear part of the sunroof glass. See if that duplicates the rattle/noise that you guys are hearing.If it does then all you have to do to cure the rattle is lube the roof seal with shin etsu greese(should be available at your Honda dealer). I know it doesnt sound like a seal noise but try it and see, most of the roof rattles I see are cured that way.
  • fritz1224fritz1224 Member Posts: 398
    Auburn, or any other V6 owner, at what RPM should my 2000 Accord idle at for the first start in the morning(and ambient temp is around 35-40). Mine seems to start at @ 1200 and gradually accelerate to @ 1500 then drop down to @ 1000. At normal operating temp the RPM is around 600. Is this normal? I had that Honda approved mod to resolve occassional hard starting problem and I think the two may be related.
  • dnguyen65dnguyen65 Member Posts: 26
    I recently placed an order for oil filter (part #
    is 15400-POH-305). The part that they sent me is
    15400-PT7-005 made in Canada. They explained to me
    that they are made by 2 different manufacturers but basically are the same. Does anyone know the
    difference between the two?

    Thanks a lot.
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    fritz,
    That is in a correct idle range for those temps, the only thing I can't recall is the climb from 1200 to 1500. Usally it will go right to the highest idle it needs then decend slowly as it warms. Normal idle sounds correct. I will pay attention over the next few days and see.

    dnguyen65
    We use the "POH" one and I haven't seen the other one. If you already bought it then just match them up when you ake off the old one and or drop by the dealer and have them compare it.
  • baker16baker16 Member Posts: 45
    Don't need to worry. Take a look at Accessories conference, topic 167, response 153, 155 and 156.
  • snuke59snuke59 Member Posts: 29
    Thanks so much for your suggestion regarding the roof rattle. I haven't tested it as yet due to becoming terribly upset over white paint being accidentally sprayed on the back bumper of my black Accord by a city crew painting lines in the street. I will now have to work on resolving this problem. However, I have printed your suggestion to keep for future reference.
  • fritz1224fritz1224 Member Posts: 398
    Yes, that's how I thought it was supposed to work. Start off at the highest rpm and gradually decrease as the car warms up. Seems to me that is how it worked until the modifications(which were done in mid-may). Maybe now that the cooler weather is moving in, the cold starting characteristics will be more accurate.
    Yesterday my wife told me it actually got up close to 2000 when she first started it. This seems way too hard on a cold engine, don't you think?
  • auburn63auburn63 Member Posts: 1,162
    2k is not all that high for a cold engine. I forget what the spec is now a days but back a few years it could be as high as 2800.Hopefully all will be fine once the temps set in but if not don't be shy go in and ask your dealer to look at it for you.Good luck
  • dnguyen65dnguyen65 Member Posts: 26
    BTW, do u have any suggestion for when i should do the 1st oil change?
  • vinneyvinney Member Posts: 43
    hello everyone: i have a 2000 accord lx auto.when i rev the engine a little and release the throttle back to idle you can hear a slight click toward the back of the engine (fire wall). does it everytime while in gear or neutral. inside the car you can barely hear it but you can. is this some kind of solenoid that works with vacuum or something.car runs perfect but never noticed this until now.if possible can anyone try it out on their car and let me know. thanks a bunch
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