Mechanical Problems

Amy · Amy

Okay, here's word-for-word what the manual says: When the total mileage of your car approaches the specified maintenance interval for the engine oil change, oil filter change, or other required services, the appropriate indicator will change from green to yellow. The indicator will change to re...

Ethan · Ethan

I think you have to wait for them to turn red, then they will reset. I've never tried to reset the older cars with the key resettable indicators, other than when they are red.

Seamour · Seamour

Okay, I checked and I don't have a really good shot of the "key slots" under the speedometer, but here's a shot of the speedo itself:Now the issue is the three little green boxes at the bottom of the speedometer. These are meant to remind the owner to change the oil and such. They are really, re...

Bridgette · Bridgette

Thank you. Our Odyssey has 130K on it and still runs very well. I need to replace the speakers, and fix the sunroof. (won't open all the way) Other than that, it has been a GREAT car. The wife drives that. I love my EX sedan. Mileage has been superb, 24/38. Yes it is the 4 cyl. Mever thought of the 6, due to gas p...

Karyn · Karyn

Hey, Its a Great Car, Buy it! I have a 2003 Accord LX 4 clyinder. Zero problems with the car except for warped front brake rotors at 7,500 miles and warped again after about another 10,000 miles. The dealer took care of the problem at 7,500 miles under warranty. I took matters into my own hands this past we...

Alexis · Alexis

Hi All. I have owned Honda cars since 1976, and the 4-cylinder models have always been more durable than the V6's, and the technicians at the Honda dealer concur that the 4 will hold up longer than the 6 and be cheaper to maintain, especially with them moving to a timing chain on the 4 but still having a bel...

Anise · Anise

I am totaly sold on my new 2005 EX-L Sedan with the I4. I have owned many Honda's and Toyota's over the years and found both to be terrific but the Honda's are more fun to drive. I lost my mind about a year ago and bought a 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT V6. A decent car, but lousy gas mileage and not much fun to drive....

James · James

Steve,Your coupe is a great car and probably suits you well. It sure does look nice!Does anyone really need 240 horse power to commute to work? Not really. Also, I prefer a 4-door over a coupe for a number of reasons.I hope you have an opportunity to test drive the Honda 6 anyway. The throttle response is...

Alden · Alden

my I4 EX-L has a hood liner, but also no trunk liner. i think all accords (except maybe DX?) have a hood liner. only EX-V6's get a trunk liner and Homelink.(i was going to buy the homelink module, but its $200+ )the only things the EX-L has over the EX are: leather w/ heated front seats, 8 way power drivers s...

Lilac · Lilac

Not having the "cable" really does make a smoother cruise control. The whole pushing on the gas experience is a little different. Gas mileage on the 4's vs. the 6's would depend on the kind of driving. If doing mainly open road, there's not much difference. In town, there is. Resale, you get...

Peggy · Peggy

weird, i've never noticed the pedal being pulled away from me when i've engaged cruise in my 4 cyl... some of the perks of the v6 can be found in the i4 ex-l version. the heated seats and i believe the homelink is in the exl as well.... and even the the ex with cloth comes close (loose the heated seats and home...

Sammy · Sammy

This is a logical step up in technology for cars. A computer monitors pedal position and rate of pedal movement to determine the correct throttle setting. This optimizes fuel economy while providing requested speed and acceleration. It also works with the TCS (traction control) to reduce wheel sp...

Sibyl · Sibyl

Hi Ranger: ___I wish you luck with the test drives and final purchase no matter which one you finally choose. ___As a heads up, that brand new 05 Accord EX-L I4 w/ Auto and NAVI I was discussing earlier was purchased yesterday from OHare Honda here in Chicago for just $22,200 which included destination...

Ryana · Ryana

Wow... The new guy thanks everyone for all the replies! I learned more on this forum/thread than I did on a very long Google search. To clarify a few things... The stereo is very important to me.As a single guy, I love taking long weekend trips so I am really looking forward to great sounds and XM digital r...

Mollie · Mollie

Most fuel-efficient vehicles by category 05 Accord I4 / V6 CR Overall: 24 / 23 mpg City: 16 / 15 mpg Highway: 38 / 34 mpg 150 mile trip: 28 / 26 mpg EPA City/Highway: 24/34 vs. 21/30 Edmunds TCO (True Cost to Own) EX-L I4 w/ Auto: $0.43/mile EX V6 w/ Auto: $0.47/mile ___I have found the Edmunds TCO high on all o...

Serina · Serina

agree the V6 is an excellent alternative to the I4. From what I've seen, it provides nearly identical if not even better gas mileage than the 4 cylinder does. Plus, it has a ton more power. I've never driven a 7th gen but I've been in both a 4 and 6 while it was being test driven (given a workout). The 4 cyl di...

Jeanine · Jeanine

If you even have owned a 6cyl, I am telling you it would be tough to go back to a 4. When deciding between the 4 and 6 Accord, all the reviews I read indicated that the refined 4 would be plenty of power. From the standpoint of city drving or highway cruising this is a fair evaluation. I test drove the 4 first an...

Gerald · Gerald

i also agree with thoots.... power wise the 4 cyl has plenty. not sure why you'd really need more.... i'm on and off the highway and in and out of traffic on the highway and in city driving every day during my 35 mile commute to work (70 both ways). i have no issues with power. i never feel like i'm lacking. i h...

Kerena · Kerena

I have an 04 EX-L coupe - 4 cylinder. Let me give you my perspective on things.Kind of going in reverse, I'm fabulously happy with the color of my graphite coupe. Road noise and such is most often due to tire choice -- something you can change if desired.TL is very nice, Solara is ultra-gimmicky styling i...

Jaron · Jaron

I understand benefit of not needing to be upgraded, but the current civic, including our 02 and your 03 new front suspension was not cool. our accords still have the old school reliable, upper/lower control arm vs strut suspension of the newer civics.......... when "tossing" the car, if...

Vita · Vita

I base this reply on my first Honda, an 04 Accord EX with the 2.4L four cylinder and a five speed standard. Mine is a "J Spec" built in Japan as opposed to Ohio. Having read about some auto transmission problems, and by choice anyway, I chose the stick shift. This is the finest car I have ever own...

Kody · Kody

I am a Honda fan myself but I'm not one of those that will make huge trade-offs just to drive a Honda. I will jump on any brand (including any American brands!) if I see that they have a good car and have shown to be reasonably reliable. The LaCrosse is a good alternative, I would say that the 3.8L engine and t...

Derren · Derren

Welcome to the site! We're such a diverse bunch that I'm sure you'll hear the good & bad about Accords. Quiet? I thought the '02 was a bit quieter than the '03.... I'm not talking rattles, just road sounds. The '02 had a "tankier" feel kinda like an Olds form years ago.... All cars have the...

Ottoline · Ottoline

The best way to be completely sure is to drive a loaner for a couple of days. After driving basic Civics for many years, anything should be a big step up in the quietness and comfort category. The Accord is the standout car among 4-door sedans when you consider the whole package - from soup to nuts, as they...

Lindsie · Lindsie

Just an update to my light bulb issue... Finally found the time to take the console apart today using the schematic from Princess. The good news is that it was fairly simple to do, as everything snapped out nicely until I got to the actual shifter plate (with the P, R, N, D...etc.). Then there were 2 easy s...

Robyn · Robyn

Has anyone had experience with the nut on the rear that holds the license plate on coming off? It appears as if the nuts are either brazed or glued in place. When changing plates for my new State, one of the nuts popped off. Must never of been on very well as the body of the car is bare paint. There is some sort...

Linzi · Linzi

If your telling us that you think a Nissan product will be more reliable than a Honda product, your officially insane! G35's are flogged with issues! I have a very good friend who works at Infinity of Austin, and he told me that the G35's are constantly coming in for various issues. Electrical, mechani...

Earnest · Earnest

I finally got my call returned form the Acura tech (he was at school all week).... after checking online & talking to him... He said the TXS had what sounded like almost the same problem, but in second gear. It's really really unusal on the TLs. He said what he would do is replace the shifter fork &...

Sloane · Sloane

no exactly going well. the repair they did has not changed the problem at all. actually met with the zone rep from acura today to talk about it. he's going to talk to some "product engineer" to try to determine what could be wrong without doing any further "guess" type repairs. sh...

Posy · Posy

my building does it all the time to prevent the customer having to return after part is ordered and comes in. just take it off of a new car in stock and order the parts back for that new car. no big deal at all.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	indicator marked SERVICE INTERVAL (Preview) Okay, here's word-for-word what the manual says: When the total mileage of your car approaches the specified maintenance interval for the engine oil change, oil filter change, or other required services, the appropriate indicator will change from green to yellow. The indicator will change to re...	Amy	0	289	Apr 7, 2008 by Amy
	key resettable indicators (Preview) I think you have to wait for them to turn red, then they will reset. I've never tried to reset the older cars with the key resettable indicators, other than when they are red.	Ethan	0	220	Apr 7, 2008 by Ethan
	2nd Gen Service Indicators (Preview) Okay, I checked and I don't have a really good shot of the "key slots" under the speedometer, but here's a shot of the speedo itself:Now the issue is the three little green boxes at the bottom of the speedometer. These are meant to remind the owner to change the oil and such. They are really, re...	Seamour	0	223	Apr 7, 2008 by Seamour
	replace the speakers (Preview) Thank you. Our Odyssey has 130K on it and still runs very well. I need to replace the speakers, and fix the sunroof. (won't open all the way) Other than that, it has been a GREAT car. The wife drives that. I love my EX sedan. Mileage has been superb, 24/38. Yes it is the 4 cyl. Mever thought of the 6, due to gas p...	Bridgette	0	216	Apr 5, 2008 by Bridgette
	vibrating brake pedal (Preview) Hey, Its a Great Car, Buy it! I have a 2003 Accord LX 4 clyinder. Zero problems with the car except for warped front brake rotors at 7,500 miles and warped again after about another 10,000 miles. The dealer took care of the problem at 7,500 miles under warranty. I took matters into my own hands this past we...	Karyn	0	243	Apr 5, 2008 by Karyn
	4-cylinder models (Preview) Hi All. I have owned Honda cars since 1976, and the 4-cylinder models have always been more durable than the V6's, and the technicians at the Honda dealer concur that the 4 will hold up longer than the 6 and be cheaper to maintain, especially with them moving to a timing chain on the 4 but still having a bel...	Alexis	0	249	Apr 5, 2008 by Alexis
	new 2005 EX-L Sedan (Preview) I am totaly sold on my new 2005 EX-L Sedan with the I4. I have owned many Honda's and Toyota's over the years and found both to be terrific but the Honda's are more fun to drive. I lost my mind about a year ago and bought a 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT V6. A decent car, but lousy gas mileage and not much fun to drive....	Anise	0	242	Apr 5, 2008 by Anise
	Test drive the 6 (Preview) Steve,Your coupe is a great car and probably suits you well. It sure does look nice!Does anyone really need 240 horse power to commute to work? Not really. Also, I prefer a 4-door over a coupe for a number of reasons.I hope you have an opportunity to test drive the Honda 6 anyway. The throttle response is...	James	0	212	Apr 5, 2008 by James
	8 way power drivers seat (Preview) my I4 EX-L has a hood liner, but also no trunk liner. i think all accords (except maybe DX?) have a hood liner. only EX-V6's get a trunk liner and Homelink.(i was going to buy the homelink module, but its $200+ )the only things the EX-L has over the EX are: leather w/ heated front seats, 8 way power drivers s...	Alden	0	324	Apr 5, 2008 by Alden
	"cable" really (Preview) Not having the "cable" really does make a smoother cruise control. The whole pushing on the gas experience is a little different. Gas mileage on the 4's vs. the 6's would depend on the kind of driving. If doing mainly open road, there's not much difference. In town, there is. Resale, you get...	Lilac	0	261	Apr 5, 2008 by Lilac
	Slow traffic=trucks drastically loosing speed (Preview) weird, i've never noticed the pedal being pulled away from me when i've engaged cruise in my 4 cyl... some of the perks of the v6 can be found in the i4 ex-l version. the heated seats and i believe the homelink is in the exl as well.... and even the the ex with cloth comes close (loose the heated seats and home...	Peggy	0	217	Apr 5, 2008 by Peggy
	Drive by wire (Preview) This is a logical step up in technology for cars. A computer monitors pedal position and rate of pedal movement to determine the correct throttle setting. This optimizes fuel economy while providing requested speed and acceleration. It also works with the TCS (traction control) to reduce wheel sp...	Sammy	0	1073	Apr 5, 2008 by Sammy
	New 05 Accord EX-L I4 w/ Auto and NAVI (Preview) Hi Ranger: ___I wish you luck with the test drives and final purchase no matter which one you finally choose. ___As a heads up, that brand new 05 Accord EX-L I4 w/ Auto and NAVI I was discussing earlier was purchased yesterday from OHare Honda here in Chicago for just $22,200 which included destination...	Sibyl	0	210	Apr 5, 2008 by Sibyl
	Great sounds and XM digital radio (Preview) Wow... The new guy thanks everyone for all the replies! I learned more on this forum/thread than I did on a very long Google search. To clarify a few things... The stereo is very important to me.As a single guy, I love taking long weekend trips so I am really looking forward to great sounds and XM digital r...	Ryana	0	243	Apr 5, 2008 by Ryana
	Heated seats and XM Radio (Preview) Most fuel-efficient vehicles by category 05 Accord I4 / V6 CR Overall: 24 / 23 mpg City: 16 / 15 mpg Highway: 38 / 34 mpg 150 mile trip: 28 / 26 mpg EPA City/Highway: 24/34 vs. 21/30 Edmunds TCO (True Cost to Own) EX-L I4 w/ Auto: $0.43/mile EX V6 w/ Auto: $0.47/mile ___I have found the Edmunds TCO high on all o...	Mollie	0	233	Apr 5, 2008 by Mollie
	Driven a 7th gen (Preview) agree the V6 is an excellent alternative to the I4. From what I've seen, it provides nearly identical if not even better gas mileage than the 4 cylinder does. Plus, it has a ton more power. I've never driven a 7th gen but I've been in both a 4 and 6 while it was being test driven (given a workout). The 4 cyl di...	Serina	0	203	Apr 5, 2008 by Serina
	Driven both 4 and 6 (Preview) If you even have owned a 6cyl, I am telling you it would be tough to go back to a 4. When deciding between the 4 and 6 Accord, all the reviews I read indicated that the refined 4 would be plenty of power. From the standpoint of city drving or highway cruising this is a fair evaluation. I test drove the 4 first an...	Jeanine	0	227	Apr 5, 2008 by Jeanine
	power wise the 4 cyl has plenty (Preview) i also agree with thoots.... power wise the 4 cyl has plenty. not sure why you'd really need more.... i'm on and off the highway and in and out of traffic on the highway and in city driving every day during my 35 mile commute to work (70 both ways). i have no issues with power. i never feel like i'm lacking. i h...	Gerald	0	196	Apr 5, 2008 by Gerald
	"noise" problem (Preview) I have an 04 EX-L coupe - 4 cylinder. Let me give you my perspective on things.Kind of going in reverse, I'm fabulously happy with the color of my graphite coupe. Road noise and such is most often due to tire choice -- something you can change if desired.TL is very nice, Solara is ultra-gimmicky styling i...	Kerena	0	265	Apr 5, 2008 by Kerena
	"toss" the car (Preview) I understand benefit of not needing to be upgraded, but the current civic, including our 02 and your 03 new front suspension was not cool. our accords still have the old school reliable, upper/lower control arm vs strut suspension of the newer civics.......... when "tossing" the car, if...	Jaron	0	252	Apr 5, 2008 by Jaron
	04 Accord EX with the 2.4L four cylinder and a five speed (Preview) I base this reply on my first Honda, an 04 Accord EX with the 2.4L four cylinder and a five speed standard. Mine is a "J Spec" built in Japan as opposed to Ohio. Having read about some auto transmission problems, and by choice anyway, I chose the stick shift. This is the finest car I have ever own...	Vita	0	211	Apr 5, 2008 by Vita
	Japanese brands (Preview) I am a Honda fan myself but I'm not one of those that will make huge trade-offs just to drive a Honda. I will jump on any brand (including any American brands!) if I see that they have a good car and have shown to be reasonably reliable. The LaCrosse is a good alternative, I would say that the 3.8L engine and t...	Kody	0	219	Apr 5, 2008 by Kody
	sound system (Preview) Welcome to the site! We're such a diverse bunch that I'm sure you'll hear the good & bad about Accords. Quiet? I thought the '02 was a bit quieter than the '03.... I'm not talking rattles, just road sounds. The '02 had a "tankier" feel kinda like an Olds form years ago.... All cars have the...	Derren	0	241	Apr 5, 2008 by Derren
	Quietness and comfort category (Preview) The best way to be completely sure is to drive a loaner for a couple of days. After driving basic Civics for many years, anything should be a big step up in the quietness and comfort category. The Accord is the standout car among 4-door sedans when you consider the whole package - from soup to nuts, as they...	Ottoline	0	250	Apr 5, 2008 by Ottoline
	light bulb housing (Preview) Just an update to my light bulb issue... Finally found the time to take the console apart today using the schematic from Princess. The good news is that it was fairly simple to do, as everything snapped out nicely until I got to the actual shifter plate (with the P, R, N, D...etc.). Then there were 2 easy s...	Lindsie	0	234	Apr 5, 2008 by Lindsie
	loose nut (Preview) Has anyone had experience with the nut on the rear that holds the license plate on coming off? It appears as if the nuts are either brazed or glued in place. When changing plates for my new State, one of the nuts popped off. Must never of been on very well as the body of the car is bare paint. There is some sort...	Robyn	0	215	Apr 5, 2008 by Robyn
	More reliable than a Honda product (Preview) If your telling us that you think a Nissan product will be more reliable than a Honda product, your officially insane! G35's are flogged with issues! I have a very good friend who works at Infinity of Austin, and he told me that the G35's are constantly coming in for various issues. Electrical, mechani...	Linzi	0	202	Apr 4, 2008 by Linzi
	TXS had (Preview) I finally got my call returned form the Acura tech (he was at school all week).... after checking online & talking to him... He said the TXS had what sounded like almost the same problem, but in second gear. It's really really unusal on the TLs. He said what he would do is replace the shifter fork &...	Earnest	0	263	Apr 4, 2008 by Earnest
	"product engineer" (Preview) no exactly going well. the repair they did has not changed the problem at all. actually met with the zone rep from acura today to talk about it. he's going to talk to some "product engineer" to try to determine what could be wrong without doing any further "guess" type repairs. sh...	Sloane	0	243	Apr 4, 2008 by Sloane
	Return after part (Preview) my building does it all the time to prevent the customer having to return after part is ordered and comes in. just take it off of a new car in stock and order the parts back for that new car. no big deal at all.	Posy	0	244	Apr 4, 2008 by Posy
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