2003 Honda Accord

Rosemary · Rosemary

I've been following this thread and stayed out of it until now. Would I be upset if my radio/cd lights took a crap? You bet! Would I follow the advice to call Honda to see if they would work with me/meet me halfway? You Bet! (Has this been done yet by you, mpopeskov??) If they said "no you're out of warr...

Bobbi · Bobbi

Well for starters, I didn't browse here that often. So I never really paid attention. Secondly, I saw all the bulletins and stuff, so I thought that at the very least a Honda employee was running the board. I've seen some forums run by totally independent people, then the company who made the product go...

Haze · Haze

thus supporting my idea that by pushing for more development and more advanced technology, we as consumers are aiding the lack of testing on things before they are released to the public. same thing happens with drug co's. it's hit or miss in alot of cases.and, i might want to add to your post, how many m...

Channing · Channing

And how would they know that a part is defective if it's not been put to the test in the real world?? No matter how many accerated tests they do on a unit, only a handful of problems will show up before it goes into production. Take, for instance, computer software. If they tested every line of code it would...

Mona · Mona

um, sometimes it isnt as simple as changing a bulb. ps-if you paid someone to come change a burnt out light bulb in your own home, how much do you think it would be fair to pay them for their labor?? play along. i know it soudns absurd, but nothing is free, not even calling an electrician to change a light bul...

Dayton · Dayton

What's the difference between telling someone they "wouldn't understand" & telling them that they're stupid? You already quoted the whole text....what about it is offensive? The pointing out that others here know they're cars are perfect & there's a thread to show that? That...

Trevor · Trevor

what do you propse the period after the warranty is for? there is a cutoff for everything. i'm not sure what you are really trying to argue here??it seems rather pointless.there won't be a recall on a radio for crying out loud.IF anyone wants to replace it free or reduced cost, well, that's GREAT. that'...

Bruce · Bruce

and there is. it's called a warranty period. when it's expired, it's expired, regardless of what you feel should be covered. if you didn't have health insurance, do you expect a doctor to fix you for free or at a reduced charge??? i don't think so. does that make your broken arm any less significant than...

Unice · Unice

We have been conditioned into a disposable culture for years now. I don't believe it's strictly the consumer. It's driven by both consumer demand and corporate interests. Corporations need to keep steady cash flow and people want new stuff.

Corina · Corina

you state all the improvements made to the electronic components, and in an office building that's great and they may be more reliable. but.... I hope you are putting into consideration the extreme conditions a car presents to electronics that an office doesn't. extreme temperature changes and co...

Beulah · Beulah

Mercedes does not replace fuel pumps 1K out of warranty. It costs $1200. I'd consider that a safety issue. It will leave you stranded anywhere and everywhere, and by Murphy's law it will be on the expressway in the middle lane during rush hour. Mercedes doesn't care less. So the moral is, stop buying ca...

Spencer · Spencer

I don't think so.Modern electronic devices actually have fewer discrete components than older ones. There's less actual parts to fail, yet it fails anyway. Electronic equipment has changed quite a lot over the years. Cost cutting, as well as reductions for size and weight take a toll on reliabilit...

Ridley · Ridley

To my knowledge they fixed everybody elses, at least the people who were reasonable. Judging by the argumentative nature of this poster, I would not expect him to go into a dealer being reasonable. I have heard people getting it for free, some for 1/2 price ($150-200). I have NEVER heard any idiot havi...

Lynsey · Lynsey

I'm really appalled at this thread, honestly. mpopeskov, unless you have some news for us, stop arguing. It's not getting you a free radio. If you have so much time to bitch about it, I suggest you sit down and take your radio apart. I did mine in less time than you took posting all that. It is NOT hard, it is...

Kaden · Kaden

Well, this topic has sure been beaten to death, so I might as well whack the dead horse too. Honda has likely addressed the problem with the supplier - we'll see as the 04's, 05's and 06's come of age. No matter who OEMs the part in question - radio, seat belt, shock absorber - they have to answer to Honda, wh...

Mable · Mable

I still have the RCA TV that I called & got the free part on & it still works as designed. Unfortunately the black back then wasn't as black as now. It replaced a Curtis Mathis...now THAT was a TV!! State of the art 30 years ago!!! Made in TX! I t was still working like new when I donated it away just be...

Twyla · Twyla

I beg to differ here.I don't think that reliability has worsened because things are more complicated. I believe reliability has gotten worse due to cost cutting, for whatever reason. Your new VCR is not constructed as well as older ones are. Older ones used more sturdier, metal parts. Newer ones use...

Norma · Norma

Our first VCR cost 900 & the last one was 100, but the 2 before that (in '03) were 300. Having 2 quit in the same year that were different brands is one of the reasons we went to DVR. The 100 dollar one has never been used. It's in case I find another tape (family video) that hasn't been put on DVD. It's in th...

Kitty · Kitty

just because there are common problems, does not mean they get fixed free once you're out of warranty. sometimes they'll help you out and it's great when they will, but bottom line, if you're out of warranty, it's your responsibility to pay for repairs, although $95 to look at it is absolutely absurd....

Deanna · Deanna

I bought Honda Accord, model EX, in April 2003. The problem that occurred a few days ago was that backlight of Clock/Radio/CD/Climate display went off. Every component of the unit works properly, but I cannot see information on dashboard. I called my dealership and they told me that just to determin...

Royston · Royston

Just to let everyone know, it was the right CV joint. The honda tech told me that normally it would cost $450 for one side (Parts and Labor). The good part is that he thought it was rediculous the CV joint went out so early and got Honda to cover half of everything AND they are going going to charge me their co...

Carrie · Carrie

If it's the outer cv joints clicking, repacking them with grease won't stop it. The balls in the joint have worn a groove in the outer cup, and when they cross over it when turning, you hear that click. With new grease the groove will still be there. If the boot has torn and it's full of dirt either a new or re...

Mindy · Mindy

the body rubbing is so noticeable from the LEFT a pillar area and cowl that you'd not mistake it for a wheel related sound. How many miles? I no longer check ball joints as Honda shows in their service literature. Grasping the tire and checking for up and down play that way will only show upper ball joint p...

Davie · Davie

Ok guys, I have a question for everyone and would appreciate all the help I can get. It has been very cold around the Milwaukee area lately and my 2003 I4 Accord has started to make a strange noise. When I first start driving the car after it has been sitting (air temp outside is below 20) and turn left I hear...

Leanna · Leanna

My armrest would squeel and squeak whenever I lifted it, and when trying to get something from the upper shelf, it would pop up too. So today, while installing my Sirius radio, I also unscrewed the two screws at the bottom of the hinge connecting the armrest to the storage console. I took some white lith...

Kay · Kay

While we are on the subject of armrest mechanism issues, I was wondering. Does anyone else have a problem with the upper portion of their console not staying down when the lid is opened? I notice that when I lift my lid to get something, the upper portion doesnt say down as I'd like it to if I were getting so...

Ursella · Ursella

Try this, put the lid back on the console. Pull really hard on one side of the lid, it should pop off the slider. My mom has done this several times to her '03 Accord ex-l, she forgets to pull the levers when going for her handicapped placard for her mirror. It did no damage and I just popped it back on. You'd t...

Tyrrell · Tyrrell

My wife drove the Accord to work a couple of days ago. Last night she mentioned that the console armrest was hard and uncomfortable compared to the Pathy she usually drives. I had to concur. I have a 2003 EXLV6 and while the leather surface is fine, the padding underneath has basically flattened to noth...

Aaron · Aaron

Took my car in for a timing belt / water pump, tech said (after taking current timing belt off) that it looks ok - BUT I really need to replace that front right lower ball joint. They wanted me to pay to put the belt back together (not changing it) and pay 400 to replace lower front ball joints. That Sheila? (...

Sly · Sly

The service was so great at my local shop that I just had to share my experience. A little bit a background on me, I bought an 03' Accord USED with 72,000 from a private party. Thus far this dealership has worked with me to replace my radio for free and give me free parts on the headliner replacement from the...

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	new Honda unit (Preview) I've been following this thread and stayed out of it until now. Would I be upset if my radio/cd lights took a crap? You bet! Would I follow the advice to call Honda to see if they would work with me/meet me halfway? You Bet! (Has this been done yet by you, mpopeskov??) If they said "no you're out of warr...	Rosemary	0	356	Apr 9, 2008 by Rosemary
	very least a Honda employee (Preview) Well for starters, I didn't browse here that often. So I never really paid attention. Secondly, I saw all the bulletins and stuff, so I thought that at the very least a Honda employee was running the board. I've seen some forums run by totally independent people, then the company who made the product go...	Bobbi	0	222	Apr 9, 2008 by Bobbi
	more development and more advanced technology (Preview) thus supporting my idea that by pushing for more development and more advanced technology, we as consumers are aiding the lack of testing on things before they are released to the public. same thing happens with drug co's. it's hit or miss in alot of cases.and, i might want to add to your post, how many m...	Haze	0	233	Apr 9, 2008 by Haze
	Take, for instance, computer software (Preview) And how would they know that a part is defective if it's not been put to the test in the real world?? No matter how many accerated tests they do on a unit, only a handful of problems will show up before it goes into production. Take, for instance, computer software. If they tested every line of code it would...	Channing	0	217	Apr 9, 2008 by Channing
	sometimes it isnt as simple as changing a bulb (Preview) um, sometimes it isnt as simple as changing a bulb. ps-if you paid someone to come change a burnt out light bulb in your own home, how much do you think it would be fair to pay them for their labor?? play along. i know it soudns absurd, but nothing is free, not even calling an electrician to change a light bul...	Mona	0	248	Apr 9, 2008 by Mona
	My arguements also mentioned GE & RCA... (Preview) What's the difference between telling someone they "wouldn't understand" & telling them that they're stupid? You already quoted the whole text....what about it is offensive? The pointing out that others here know they're cars are perfect & there's a thread to show that? That...	Dayton	0	227	Apr 9, 2008 by Dayton
	dealerships charge different amoutns (Preview) what do you propse the period after the warranty is for? there is a cutoff for everything. i'm not sure what you are really trying to argue here??it seems rather pointless.there won't be a recall on a radio for crying out loud.IF anyone wants to replace it free or reduced cost, well, that's GREAT. that'...	Trevor	0	242	Apr 9, 2008 by Trevor
	part of the replacement-contingent (Preview) and there is. it's called a warranty period. when it's expired, it's expired, regardless of what you feel should be covered. if you didn't have health insurance, do you expect a doctor to fix you for free or at a reduced charge??? i don't think so. does that make your broken arm any less significant than...	Bruce	0	224	Apr 9, 2008 by Bruce
	I don't believe it's strictly the consumer (Preview) We have been conditioned into a disposable culture for years now. I don't believe it's strictly the consumer. It's driven by both consumer demand and corporate interests. Corporations need to keep steady cash flow and people want new stuff.	Unice	0	239	Apr 9, 2008 by Unice
	you state all the improvements made to the electronic components (Preview) you state all the improvements made to the electronic components, and in an office building that's great and they may be more reliable. but.... I hope you are putting into consideration the extreme conditions a car presents to electronics that an office doesn't. extreme temperature changes and co...	Corina	0	238	Apr 9, 2008 by Corina
	Mercedes does not replace fuel pumps 1K out of warranty (Preview) Mercedes does not replace fuel pumps 1K out of warranty. It costs $1200. I'd consider that a safety issue. It will leave you stranded anywhere and everywhere, and by Murphy's law it will be on the expressway in the middle lane during rush hour. Mercedes doesn't care less. So the moral is, stop buying ca...	Beulah	0	235	Apr 9, 2008 by Beulah
	Electronic equipment has changed quite a lot over the years (Preview) I don't think so.Modern electronic devices actually have fewer discrete components than older ones. There's less actual parts to fail, yet it fails anyway. Electronic equipment has changed quite a lot over the years. Cost cutting, as well as reductions for size and weight take a toll on reliabilit...	Spencer	0	243	Apr 9, 2008 by Spencer
	Judging by the argumentative nature of this poster (Preview) To my knowledge they fixed everybody elses, at least the people who were reasonable. Judging by the argumentative nature of this poster, I would not expect him to go into a dealer being reasonable. I have heard people getting it for free, some for 1/2 price ($150-200). I have NEVER heard any idiot havi...	Ridley	0	236	Apr 9, 2008 by Ridley
	Buy a GM truck (Preview) I'm really appalled at this thread, honestly. mpopeskov, unless you have some news for us, stop arguing. It's not getting you a free radio. If you have so much time to bitch about it, I suggest you sit down and take your radio apart. I did mine in less time than you took posting all that. It is NOT hard, it is...	Lynsey	0	249	Apr 9, 2008 by Lynsey
	You get in the car and stare at a dark screen (Preview) Well, this topic has sure been beaten to death, so I might as well whack the dead horse too. Honda has likely addressed the problem with the supplier - we'll see as the 04's, 05's and 06's come of age. No matter who OEMs the part in question - radio, seat belt, shock absorber - they have to answer to Honda, wh...	Kaden	0	232	Apr 9, 2008 by Kaden
	I still have the RCA TV that I called & got the free part on & it still works as designed (Preview) I still have the RCA TV that I called & got the free part on & it still works as designed. Unfortunately the black back then wasn't as black as now. It replaced a Curtis Mathis...now THAT was a TV!! State of the art 30 years ago!!! Made in TX! I t was still working like new when I donated it away just be...	Mable	0	219	Apr 9, 2008 by Mable
	This one had a LOT of custom LSI chips (Preview) I beg to differ here.I don't think that reliability has worsened because things are more complicated. I believe reliability has gotten worse due to cost cutting, for whatever reason. Your new VCR is not constructed as well as older ones are. Older ones used more sturdier, metal parts. Newer ones use...	Twyla	0	228	Apr 9, 2008 by Twyla
	Our first VCR cost 900 & the last one was 100 (Preview) Our first VCR cost 900 & the last one was 100, but the 2 before that (in '03) were 300. Having 2 quit in the same year that were different brands is one of the reasons we went to DVR. The 100 dollar one has never been used. It's in case I find another tape (family video) that hasn't been put on DVD. It's in th...	Norma	0	241	Apr 9, 2008 by Norma
	it's your responsibility to pay for repairs (Preview) just because there are common problems, does not mean they get fixed free once you're out of warranty. sometimes they'll help you out and it's great when they will, but bottom line, if you're out of warranty, it's your responsibility to pay for repairs, although $95 to look at it is absolutely absurd....	Kitty	0	229	Apr 9, 2008 by Kitty
	Honda Accord 2003 EX - Clock/Radio/CD/Climate display Problem (Preview) I bought Honda Accord, model EX, in April 2003. The problem that occurred a few days ago was that backlight of Clock/Radio/CD/Climate display went off. Every component of the unit works properly, but I cannot see information on dashboard. I called my dealership and they told me that just to determin...	Deanna	0	247	Apr 9, 2008 by Deanna
	Update! (Preview) Just to let everyone know, it was the right CV joint. The honda tech told me that normally it would cost $450 for one side (Parts and Labor). The good part is that he thought it was rediculous the CV joint went out so early and got Honda to cover half of everything AND they are going going to charge me their co...	Royston	0	226	Apr 9, 2008 by Royston
	all cars are HORRIBLY expensive (Preview) If it's the outer cv joints clicking, repacking them with grease won't stop it. The balls in the joint have worn a groove in the outer cup, and when they cross over it when turning, you hear that click. With new grease the groove will still be there. If the boot has torn and it's full of dirt either a new or re...	Carrie	0	238	Apr 9, 2008 by Carrie
	Much carnage and complete loss of steering and brakes (Preview) the body rubbing is so noticeable from the LEFT a pillar area and cowl that you'd not mistake it for a wheel related sound. How many miles? I no longer check ball joints as Honda shows in their service literature. Grasping the tire and checking for up and down play that way will only show upper ball joint p...	Mindy	0	252	Apr 9, 2008 by Mindy
	03' Accord Popping when turning (Only when cold) (Preview) Ok guys, I have a question for everyone and would appreciate all the help I can get. It has been very cold around the Milwaukee area lately and my 2003 I4 Accord has started to make a strange noise. When I first start driving the car after it has been sitting (air temp outside is below 20) and turn left I hear...	Davie	0	227	Apr 9, 2008 by Davie
	It no longer squeaked and the upper shelf stays put! (Preview) My armrest would squeel and squeak whenever I lifted it, and when trying to get something from the upper shelf, it would pop up too. So today, while installing my Sirius radio, I also unscrewed the two screws at the bottom of the hinge connecting the armrest to the storage console. I took some white lith...	Leanna	0	248	Apr 9, 2008 by Leanna
	While we are on the subject of armrest mechanism issues (Preview) While we are on the subject of armrest mechanism issues, I was wondering. Does anyone else have a problem with the upper portion of their console not staying down when the lid is opened? I notice that when I lift my lid to get something, the upper portion doesnt say down as I'd like it to if I were getting so...	Kay	0	273	Apr 9, 2008 by Kay
	Try this, put the lid back on the console (Preview) Try this, put the lid back on the console. Pull really hard on one side of the lid, it should pop off the slider. My mom has done this several times to her '03 Accord ex-l, she forgets to pull the levers when going for her handicapped placard for her mirror. It did no damage and I just popped it back on. You'd t...	Ursella	0	230	Apr 9, 2008 by Ursella
	Armrest Mechanism (Preview) My wife drove the Accord to work a couple of days ago. Last night she mentioned that the console armrest was hard and uncomfortable compared to the Pathy she usually drives. I had to concur. I have a 2003 EXLV6 and while the leather surface is fine, the padding underneath has basically flattened to noth...	Tyrrell	0	280	Apr 9, 2008 by Tyrrell
	I Hate that place (Preview) Took my car in for a timing belt / water pump, tech said (after taking current timing belt off) that it looks ok - BUT I really need to replace that front right lower ball joint. They wanted me to pay to put the belt back together (not changing it) and pay 400 to replace lower front ball joints. That Sheila? (...	Aaron	0	251	Apr 9, 2008 by Aaron
	David Hobbs in Milwaukee, Truely Great Service (Preview) The service was so great at my local shop that I just had to share my experience. A little bit a background on me, I bought an 03' Accord USED with 72,000 from a private party. Thus far this dealership has worked with me to replace my radio for free and give me free parts on the headliner replacement from the...	Sly	0	297	Apr 9, 2008 by Sly
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