Can't remember where I read this, but the trouble might be your coil. Has something to do with the coil to fuel pump relationship. Of course, it could be lots of things, but the symptom you described best matches my recollection of the coil being suspect. Good luck.
You have problem with fuel pump relay. I fixed 1992 accord ex and 1994 accord LX. Relay locate on the driver side the best way to fine the relay when engine is cold that way you can start the engine but don't start as you know sometime when it is hot it will not start so just turn the ignition to make sure the light comes on don't start the engine and listen to the relay click for a few seconds and it will turn back off this is for fuel supply line. you need to put your head near the break pedal when you turn the ignition on the relay should be clicking now you can remove the relay. (Replace or repair) to repair pop the tab out slightly on tha relay don't break it. Look at the circuit board you will see a bad solder bad joint resolder all the joints. Your car will run like new. this is how I fixed my car
I also have an engine knock that is increasing. Honda initially suggested a steering column problem. Changing the grade of gas does not help. The knock (ping) is very evident on acceleration from modest speeds. Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions? Honda technical support will be assisting the dealer diagnosis the problem.
My 98 accord lx 4 cyl has always knocked, unless I use super unleaded, which reduces it significantly. Honda dealership just says change gas brands... frustrating. Would love to hear if anyone has gotten an answer.
i also had the same thing from the very beginning on my 2003 EX V6. to me the jerk or slight cranking noise feels more in the transmission and i can always feel it with a cold start at around 1500-1700 rpm and only once. right afterwards the transmission does great even if i stop the car again. the jerk can be felt in the accel pedal rather than heard. i have called the dealership and over the phone a service person has told me told me that all 2003 accord and odissey transmissions do the same if they are not warmed up and i should not worry. my 2002 odissey transmission (very similar) does not do this. I did not have time to go to the dealer with the car and i doubt they will do anything.
if you find out anything else let me know and I appreciate any other suggestions sincerly radu
Yeah exactly you explained the problem in better manner, I have exactly the similar problem... I didnt get a chance to ask about this from my dealer. I will be going for my oil change in couple of days, then I will ask about this issue.... I will post my experience....
I have a 2002 Accord EX V6 coupe, and would like to know what preventive maintenance is recommended for the 4-wheel disc brakes. Does the dealer-recommended "inspect/clean/adjust brakes" every 15K do anything for brake life, or does it just line the dealer's pockets?
I know the other tricks to extend the life of my brakes, like not using brakes as hard or often as others, and hand-torquing the lugs myself after tire rotation.
Have the brake fluid changed per the owner's manual schedule. Especially with anti-lock brakes it is very important to have clean, moisture free brake fluid. My manual says every 3 yrs or 45k miles. Cost me @$65.00 at the dealer.
Today while waxing my 03 Accord I noticed the paint on the roof has bubbled in an area about 1.5-2inches in diameter. Is this the beginning of a serious paint problem? I plan to call my dealer first thing tomorrow.
Just picked up a new 2003 Accord 4cyl auto EX-L last week. It runs great and I love the upscale feel of the leather. (1) I noticed that when driving I have to hold the steering wheel a few degrees to the RIGHT in order to stay straight on the road. If I hold the steering wheel perfectly straight, the car tends to steer LEFT instead of straight. I have read the other posts referring to a "pull to the right". However, my experience is not so much pulling as a general drift to the left. Anyone else have this experience?? I'm taking it to the Dealer on Saturday to check the alignment. (2) Also, I am going to ask them about a paint defect on the rear bumper. It looks like a pebble was painted over when the car was painted. Thanks,
I took it in today and they said it looks like a bird dropping sat there and melted away at the paint, causing it to slightly bubble (?). The service guy said since the car is dark (Eternal Blue) it gets hot quickly and causes the bird droppings to melt the paint. Basically they said there is nothing they can do, except paint the roof at my cost. I don't want the roof painted and risk it not matching the rest of the car. My previous car was black and I didn't have any problems. They said to give them a call in a few days when they will know when the Honda Rep. from my area will be in and I can bring it in then to show him....
I have a 2000 Honda Accord with 60,000 miles on it. Just last week it started making a humming noise when in reverse. Does anyone know what this could be?
I have a blue '03, and there have been times when bird droppings have been on my car while sitting in the sun. Needless to say, my paint isn't bubbling and that is about the worst excuse I have ever heard. I think I'd escalate your claim and definitely be there to show the regional rep.
I don't think you have an alignment problem. I think your steering is just off-centred. Try letting go of the steering wheel while driving down a straight and level road (or better yet, in an empty shopping mall parking lot), does the car go straight even though the steering wheel is a bit off-centred? If so, then all you have to do is ask the dealer to centre the wheel for you.
I too noticed the pull to the left while cruising on the highway, but in the left lane. when I switched to the right lane it tended to pull to the right. and sometimes it would drive straight. I decided that what I was experiencing was the banking of the highway for water runoff. in normal 45mph zoned "shopping" areas the car does not pull at all. Still, while under warranty it does not hurt to check it out
I also have a blue 2003 and I have had many bird droppings and they melted and the paint is absolutely intact.
also anyone experiencing my problem see message # 5467 on this board and also 5456. the noise, although heard only once or twice daily is really annoying. I kindly apreciate any suggestions
Check your air pressure with a good gauge, according to the pressure recommended on the label on the front door jamb. You've probably got more (or less) air in one or the other of the front tires. That's probably why you are feeling the "drift" or pull to one side.
I too have a 03 Accord, just delivered and right off the bat noticed a slight drift to the left. Checked air pressure and was off on the rears +2 psi, and -2 psi low on right, -.5 psi low on left.
Set the pressure where it belongs, 32 front and 30 rear and hope the drift goes away.
I agree with the other posts here. The dealer telling you that you've been victimized by a bird doesn't sound likely to have caused that damage although it's not impossible. Besides that, that is an ASSUMPTION on their part. Those types of droppings, especially on a dark car like yours (I'm familiar with the color) would have been noticed by you if you're as anal about your car as I am about mine. (Of course that's probably an assumption on my part)
altimavr:
As suggested, check your air pressure first. Then, park on a level surface, straighten your steering wheel, get out of your car and check to see that your wheels/tires look aligned and straight. IF they do, then go to a parking lot and get your speed up to 15-20 mph, take your hands off the steering wheel and hit your brakes. If the car doesn't stop true, your alignment is probably out. If the car was delivered that way, it's your dealer's responsibility to align it at no cost to you. If've you have hit a curb, pothole, etc. recently that could have caused the problem and in all fairness you should probably expect to pay for the work yourself. Good luck.....
I just bought a '03 Accord EX V6 (with Navi) two weeks ago. Let me just say how much I love this car. It's the best thing I've ever purchased.
And because I love this car so much, perhaps I'm being overly sensitive. Still, I wanted to ask if anyone else is experiencing the same "minor" problems with their Accords. At around 150 miles on the odometer, I noticed that if I step on the brake at around 40 mph or higher, there's a low "moaning" noise as the car comes to a stop. However, if I step on the brakes at, say 20 mph, there's no noise whatsoever. Also, I recently noticed that if I drive the car after it is parked, there's a rubbing sound and then a 'click' when I drive off. The sound seems to emanate from the middle of the car (transmission?). I'm taking my "baby" to the dealership tomorrow morning for a check-up, but wanted to see if any of you have experienced the same problems.
THe clicking part , with the low thunk sound is what many, if not all accord owners experience, its the ABS self test. Happens to me too, especially in the morning after the car sits over night. So no worries about that. In regards to the brakes and the moaning, most liley 90 percent sure it isnt warperd rotors, the car is too young, so Im not sure about that. Let us know when you bring it in.
Hi everyone. I am one of the accord dissatisfied owners..my car pulls to the right...i took it at the dealership 5 days after I bought it. They did a wheel alignment...the car still pulls to the right...2 months after the alignment, the dealer rotated the tires...still pulls...however, dealer believes that there's nothing wrong with the car...I drove it in a parking lot (on a straight road)...and torque steer they told me causes it to pull since it's a front wheel drive...I don't buy it...my question is..doesnt torque steer apply to hard acceleration? Car pulls when I am going anywhere between 20 and 50 miles per hour..dealer argues that to check the alignment, they need to drive it on the highway..low speeds wont count for them. what is that all about??? I read the posts here and on other websites...i think I have a lemon..the thing is that dealer will not attempt to correct this since they are saying that my car is fine..I need to see the Honda rep (but he seems to cancel his visits all the time). So, now I cannot get the third attempt to get it fixed and fight it under lemon law....any suggestions/ideas anyone??? I'd appreciate it..oh...maybe there should be a post just for the steering thing...it would be interesting to see how many people actually do have this problem.. Thank you
I just picked up my new v6 on Saturday (7/26) and I have also noticed a slight pull to the right on braking and general driving. It does not occur on every pavement surface...so I am wondering if this is a product of the very light "feel" to the steering.
I will check the tire pressures as suggested here. Could be time for an alignment and brake check under warranty. Considering the other posts on this subject...perhaps this is a "feature" of the '03 v6?
basicly it means that you will need a catalytic converter soon. Clear the code and see how long it takes before it recodes. Make sure that it recodes with the same code and if so you could test the o2 sensors to make sure they are reading correct but most likely you will need a cat..
I noticed my 03 Accord would make this loud clacking sound when I would start off. Particularly after I would back out of my parking place and then apply the brakes.
My service tech said it's because the brakes are new and when the car is cold the sound is the pads clacking against the rotor because of a gap between the two. It doesn't do it after driving a while, just when cold and seems to be when changing direction and applying the brake.
It's exactly a "clack" and with no grinding. It's instantaneous and over.
I could sit in the car and idle it for five minutes, but the first time I back out of my parking spot and then apply the brakes--CLACK! Or if I pull forward to the end of the driveway and stop for the first time--CLACK!
I know this sounds nuts, but I have just come to believe it was okay after the dealer's tech told me this. It made enough sense and I thought it might go away, but I'm sitting at 7000 miles now and still clacking away. lol
I am another person with warped rotors in my 03 Accord EX-L. Mine started around 4,500. Brought it in around 9500. They turned the rotors but the brakes don't feel the same. Feel lower and harder. Don't stop on a dime like they did before rotors were cut. More like it doesn't have the power assist it did at the end of the stop. Also, brakes partially failed on 3 occasions. Each time after highway driving. The worst was after a 3 hour highway drive. When I was coming to a normal stop, exiting the highway, I realized the pedal was hard and not stopping the car. Had to let foot off the brake and hit it again to stop. This time I felt like pumping the brakes to get the right feel back in the pedal. I don't think it went to the floor, but that was not where my attention was. Any ideas what that could be? By the way, I have looked thru several warped rotor messages and didn't see the excuse my dealer gave me. He said I drove thru a puddle when the wheels were hot and that caused the warping. Of course, only the front wheels needed to be cut. they explained that away as the front wheels get hotter then the rear. I told them I do almost all highway driving. Isn't it the braking that would heat up the front wheels? By the way, I did get American Honda involved. The rep there said I should take it in to get the brakes checked out, but then he added "HONDAS DON'T HAVE BRAKE PROBLEMS" My further irritation with this issue is, if the brakes need resurfacing now, (1) How soon will I be paying to put new rotors in the car, (2) How much is usually taken off in a standard resurfacing (I understand it depends on how bad the rotors are, but is it in the hundredths or thousands of an inch - or do they use centimeters. I prefer new rotors, and someone to find out what is causing the problem. I didn't see anyone mention if it was only the front rotors, or all four. I could go on, but I won't. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I also have the drifting problems. Had the car aligned 3 times already. First time was not a good alignment. At 3500, tried a second time. That alignment was better, but the tires were already cupped, so I couldn't really tell how good the alignment was, however, the car handled better. I saw some comments about loose or sloppy steering. This second alignment made a difference, the car had a tighter feel. Still very noisy from the cupped tires, and still drifting. Got new tires and a third alignment. Still has a drift to the right. The dealer agrees with me and said there is a new fix, with 18 bolts that can fix it. I will try it.
I have a 2002 accord ex v6 4 door. I noticed that sometimes when I am trying to lock the doors from the switch on the drivers side, a squeeking sound can be heard from the rear passenger door. Anyone knows what cause this noise?
Haven't seen any complaints about this yet - 03 Honda Accord EX-L - White - My car is about 8 months old, and suddenly, my rear bumper is a different color from the rest of the car. I have heard a lot of the stories about the bumper being a different material, but I don't buy that since there are too many cars out there where the bumpers match. What I don't get is - the bumper matched when I bought the car. Any suggestions? Anybody else notice this?
picked up my ex-v6 on the 18th of july. mine drifts to the left but not all the time and ONLY drifts at highway speeds. 65-75mph and still not all the time. i did the parking lot test and drove 30 mph; let go of the wheel and it drove straight. then hit the brakes while still NOT holding the wheel and it broke straight. I will check tire pressure & have dealer check out as well. Same complaint about my jeep liberty on that forum. liberty's were drifting and the hard core jeepsters's were blaming the Ind. front suspension, a first on a jeep vehicle. my liberty pulls a little, but since it is a truck it is less noticible than the more refined accord. and after 20k miles the tires are wearing normally. I do remember though that someone on that forum said that the cars are strapped down so tightly on the trains that deliver them to regional trucking sites that it causes alignment problems.
No warpage yet (that I can tell) after 17500 miles or so, but I did have a very similar experience after a 4 hour highway drive - stopping on a downhill from around 60 mph - brakes went all squirrely, FELT warped for a second (?), and like you said, all concentration was then on the vehicle in front of me! No rinse, no repeat since.
Sorry, can't elaborate on the 18 bolts fix yet. Its just what the 'service manager' said to me when he test drove my car and felt the drift. I tried to look up new TSBs but saw nothing. I have had alignment probs before - more then I care to discuss - I have a feeling its not like a regular alignment. I will have to report back after my next visit to service. Maybe someone else out there will know.
In another Honda I had, I had a tech say something about having to shift the whole cradle or carriage? Not sure what the right term is. Said something about lifting out the engine to do it. That car couldn't be properly aligned without this adjustment, but was not bad enough to tear up the tires. In my imagination, I picture a cradle type assembly which includes the wheels and that it was shifted slightly and needed to be realigned. That is what his 18 bolt explanation reminded me of. Said it would take a few hours. Didn't say anything about lifting the engine. Of course, this service manager also said it takes 2 hours to do an alignment on this car. Of course, I am ASSUMING that is what he meant. That has to be dangerous.
I have a '99 automatic Accord with 65k miles. My car shifts very hard from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 2nd. I've brought my car into the dealer and was told that is a known problem. The fix is to replace the transmission which will cost $4,000. I'm trying to get Honda corp to replace or at least help out with the costs. Has anybody have this problem? If so, any advice on how to "persuade" Honda to help out with the costs? I've been a life long honda owner because of their reputation for reliability. I just didn't expect a Honda could have transmission problems at 65k.
I took my 03 EXL Coupe to the dealer last week. The car has 10K miles. They resurfaced the rotors under warranty. Brakes are fine now. Like whonew8 I asked for new rotors and the service manager said that Honda will only pay for resurfacing up to 12K miles under warranty. He said he cannot put on new rotors because Honda will not pay the dealer for them. I told him that's a poor policy. He said "take it up with Honda". I will. Maybe if these problems multiply they will issue a recall. Other than this problem it's a great car.
Clacking - sounds like the ABS self test. It happens the first time the brakes are used after sitting for a few hours. It will continue.
Warped Rotors - No doubt that Hondas are known for this problem. However, I have personally never had a problem with them but I rotate my own tires and retorque the lug nuts every time anyone else removes a tire.
Pulling to the right - I picked up my LX Accord Coupe Friday night and put on aftermarket 17" wheels Saturday morning that I know were properly balanced. Mine was pulling right and I took it in (at 235 miles) and asked the tech to check the alignment. The Left Front was off .29 and the Right Front was off .12 (the acceptable range is +/- .08). They realigned my front end no questions asked and now life is wonderful.
This vehicle now has 12,000 miles on the clock. No rotor problems. No alignment problems. Idles very smooth. No odor from the exhaust. Great acceleration. Lots of power. Smooth shifting. Very quiet operation. Great car! Very cold A/C system. No operational noise. Great ride quality. Great service from the selling dealer in New Jersey. The only cost to us has been "preventive maintenance" at the dealer, (every 3,000 miles). This is our fourth Honda, and presently the second in the stable of vehicles. (We have a 2000 Civic that is also an excellent vehicle in terms of quality and operation).-----Just sharing important information. ---Greg
I had a 2001 Accord DX Auto with 22,000 miles when I sold it and I never had any problems with warped rotors, drifting, or alignment.
My 2003 Accord LX Auto only has 800 miles on it, so it's way too early to tell if something is going to happen there. It sounds like there definitely is a problem though, based upon all of these complaints about warpage. So far, my 2003 has been running like a Swiss watch...no complaints at all so far (knock on wood)!
I aslo noticed several month ago that the rear bumper on my white coupe is a different shade of white. I have pictures of the car when it was new on the dealer's lot and they seemed to match the rest of the car. Every coupe I've seen, in various colors, also have rear bumpers that don't match. Funny thing though, the front bumper matches perfectly.
I wasn't going to bring this to the forum because no one else had mentioned anything like it, but it is driving me nuts and I need some input from you guys.
The day after I bought my 2003 Accord LX I noticed that there were vertical scratches in the driver's side window tint, approximately 5 or 6, of varying lengths and in no pattern whatsoever other than being straight lines. I didn't notice them when I accepted the car because I thought they were streaks in the window from the quick wash it had just been given.
When I found they were scratches by running my fingernail along them, I took it back and the dealer found the window gaskets folded inward so they were replaced as well as the tint (lifetime tint warranty.)
Three days later there were more problems with the tint, so the car went BACK to the dealer. The gaskets were again folded inward and the technician told me it was likely the tinting shop they use shoving on them during installation. I asked him to remove the door panels and leave them off when it went to be retinted, to prevent the gaskets from being poked at. That solved that problem.
However, MUCH to my chagrin, the window scratches are back, just a little smaller this time and apparently took a little longer to occur. This is probably because it was hot and I was using the A/C more instead of rolling the windows down. However, the scratches are back for the 3rd time.
The dealer's service tech says they can't find anything wrong and is sending it to be retinted, and I'm sure the window tint shop is getting ticked off. I'm starting to get extremely bothered by this, especially because I love my new car and am sick of having to turn it in over and over for the same problem that can't seem to be found.
Anyone have any ideas?
-the door has apparently been fully inspected . . . could I demand a door replacement, since that's the only thing I can think of causing this?
Your complaints about the thin plastic film that is used for tinting of windows should be addressed to the aftermarket film manufacturer or tint shop installer, not Honda. If there are tiny grains of sand or dust that have been blown onto the window gasket they will cut scratches into the thin plastic sheet whenever you raise or lower the window. It is impossible to assure that dirt will not end up on your window gaskets. So, you'll either have to live with the scratches or remove the tinting. Glass is much harder than plastic film.
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You have problem with fuel pump relay. I fixed 1992 accord ex and 1994 accord LX.
Relay locate on the driver side the best way to fine the relay when engine is cold that way you can start the engine but don't start as you know sometime when it is hot it will not start
so just turn the ignition to make sure the light
comes on don't start the engine and listen to the relay click for a few seconds and it will turn back off this is for fuel supply line.
you need to put your head near the break pedal when you turn the ignition on the relay should be clicking now you can remove the relay.
(Replace or repair) to repair pop the tab out slightly on tha relay don't break it. Look at the circuit board you will see a bad solder bad joint resolder all the joints. Your car will run like new.
this is how I fixed my car
i have called the dealership and over the phone a service person has told me told me that all 2003 accord and odissey transmissions do the same if they are not warmed up and i should not worry. my 2002 odissey transmission (very similar) does not do this. I did not have time to go to the dealer with the car and i doubt they will do anything.
if you find out anything else let me know and I appreciate any other suggestions sincerly radu
I will post my experience....
You also please post any of your findings...
I know the other tricks to extend the life of my brakes, like not using brakes as hard or often as others, and hand-torquing the lugs myself after tire rotation.
contact reference your paint bubbling issue?
berbel
(1) I noticed that when driving I have to hold the steering wheel a few degrees to the RIGHT in order to stay straight on the road. If I hold the steering wheel perfectly straight, the car tends to steer LEFT instead of straight. I have read the other posts referring to a "pull to the right". However, my experience is not so much pulling as a general drift to the left. Anyone else have this experience?? I'm taking it to the Dealer on Saturday to check the alignment.
(2) Also, I am going to ask them about a paint defect on the rear bumper. It looks like a pebble was painted over when the car was painted.
Thanks,
also anyone experiencing my problem see message # 5467 on this board and also 5456. the noise, although heard only once or twice daily is really annoying. I kindly apreciate any suggestions
thanks
bodble2:
winbro:
Check your air pressure with a good gauge, according to the pressure recommended on the label on the front door jamb. You've probably got more (or less) air in one or the other of the front tires. That's probably why you are feeling the "drift" or pull to one side.
Set the pressure where it belongs, 32 front and 30 rear and hope the drift goes away.
I agree with the other posts here. The dealer telling you that you've been victimized by a
bird doesn't sound likely to have caused that
damage although it's not impossible. Besides that,
that is an ASSUMPTION on their part. Those types
of droppings, especially on a dark car like yours
(I'm familiar with the color) would have been
noticed by you if you're as anal about your car
as I am about mine. (Of course that's probably
an assumption on my part)
altimavr:
As suggested, check your air pressure first. Then,
park on a level surface, straighten your steering
wheel, get out of your car and check to see that
your wheels/tires look aligned and straight. IF
they do, then go to a parking lot and get your
speed up to 15-20 mph, take your hands off the
steering wheel and hit your brakes. If the car
doesn't stop true, your alignment is probably
out. If the car was delivered that way, it's
your dealer's responsibility to align it at no
cost to you. If've you have hit a curb, pothole,
etc. recently that could have caused the problem
and in all fairness you should probably expect
to pay for the work yourself. Good luck.....
berbel
And because I love this car so much, perhaps I'm being overly sensitive. Still, I wanted to ask if anyone else is experiencing the same "minor" problems with their Accords. At around 150 miles on the odometer, I noticed that if I step on the brake at around 40 mph or higher, there's a low "moaning" noise as the car comes to a stop. However, if I step on the brakes at, say 20 mph, there's no noise whatsoever. Also, I recently noticed that if I drive the car after it is parked, there's a rubbing sound and then a 'click' when I drive off. The sound seems to emanate from the middle of the car (transmission?). I'm taking my "baby" to the dealership tomorrow morning for a check-up, but wanted to see if any of you have experienced the same problems.
Thanks for your time.
Enjoy the car and best of luck with it!!!
Thank you
I will check the tire pressures as suggested here. Could be time for an alignment and brake check under warranty. Considering the other posts on this subject...perhaps this is a "feature" of the '03 v6?
My service tech said it's because the brakes are new and when the car is cold the sound is the pads clacking against the rotor because of a gap between the two. It doesn't do it after driving a while, just when cold and seems to be when changing direction and applying the brake.
Any comments?
I could sit in the car and idle it for five minutes, but the first time I back out of my parking spot and then apply the brakes--CLACK! Or if I pull forward to the end of the driveway and stop for the first time--CLACK!
I know this sounds nuts, but I have just come to believe it was okay after the dealer's tech told me this. It made enough sense and I thought it might go away, but I'm sitting at 7000 miles now and still clacking away. lol
Same complaint about my jeep liberty on that forum. liberty's were drifting and the hard core jeepsters's were blaming the Ind. front suspension, a first on a jeep vehicle. my liberty pulls a little, but since it is a truck it is less noticible than the more refined accord. and after 20k miles the tires are wearing normally. I do remember though that someone on that forum said that the cars are strapped down so tightly on the trains that deliver them to regional trucking sites that it causes alignment problems.
It does seem to be something in the brakes either moving forward or backward and hitting a stop and making that noise.
what is the 18 bolts fix about? Can you elaborate on that? Thanks
In another Honda I had, I had a tech say something about having to shift the whole cradle or carriage? Not sure what the right term is. Said something about lifting out the engine to do it. That car couldn't be properly aligned without this adjustment, but was not bad enough to tear up the tires. In my imagination, I picture a cradle type assembly which includes the wheels and that it was shifted slightly and needed to be realigned. That is what his 18 bolt explanation reminded me of. Said it would take a few hours. Didn't say anything about lifting the engine. Of course, this service manager also said it takes 2 hours to do an alignment on this car. Of course, I am ASSUMING that is what he meant. That has to be dangerous.
Warped Rotors - No doubt that Hondas are known for this problem. However, I have personally never had a problem with them but I rotate my own tires and retorque the lug nuts every time anyone else removes a tire.
Pulling to the right - I picked up my LX Accord Coupe Friday night and put on aftermarket 17" wheels Saturday morning that I know were properly balanced. Mine was pulling right and I took it in (at 235 miles) and asked the tech to check the alignment. The Left Front was off .29 and the Right Front was off .12 (the acceptable range is +/- .08). They realigned my front end no questions asked and now life is wonderful.
Just my experiences with 3 Accords and a CRV.
My 2003 Accord LX Auto only has 800 miles on it, so it's way too early to tell if something is going to happen there. It sounds like there definitely is a problem though, based upon all of these complaints about warpage. So far, my 2003 has been running like a Swiss watch...no complaints at all so far (knock on wood)!
The day after I bought my 2003 Accord LX I noticed that there were vertical scratches in the driver's side window tint, approximately 5 or 6, of varying lengths and in no pattern whatsoever other than being straight lines. I didn't notice them when I accepted the car because I thought they were streaks in the window from the quick wash it had just been given.
When I found they were scratches by running my fingernail along them, I took it back and the dealer found the window gaskets folded inward so they were replaced as well as the tint (lifetime tint warranty.)
Three days later there were more problems with the tint, so the car went BACK to the dealer. The gaskets were again folded inward and the technician told me it was likely the tinting shop they use shoving on them during installation. I asked him to remove the door panels and leave them off when it went to be retinted, to prevent the gaskets from being poked at. That solved that problem.
However, MUCH to my chagrin, the window scratches are back, just a little smaller this time and apparently took a little longer to occur. This is probably because it was hot and I was using the A/C more instead of rolling the windows down. However, the scratches are back for the 3rd time.
The dealer's service tech says they can't find anything wrong and is sending it to be retinted, and I'm sure the window tint shop is getting ticked off. I'm starting to get extremely bothered by this, especially because I love my new car and am sick of having to turn it in over and over for the same problem that can't seem to be found.
Anyone have any ideas?
-the door has apparently been fully inspected . . . could I demand a door replacement, since that's the only thing I can think of causing this?
Your complaints about the thin plastic film that is used for tinting of windows should be addressed to the aftermarket film manufacturer or tint shop installer, not Honda. If there are tiny grains of sand or dust that have been blown onto the window gasket they will cut scratches into the thin plastic sheet whenever you raise or lower the window. It is impossible to assure that dirt will not end up on your window gaskets. So, you'll either have to live with the scratches or remove the tinting. Glass is much harder than plastic film.