Mechanical Problems

Jamison · Jamison

I personally don't like to complain about my car, I just want it returned from service as close to perfect cosmetically as when I took it in and with the issues fixed. that's all I want.... I was the same way with my accords. when I took delivery of my '04 coupe, it had a scratch in the valve cover. I requeste...

Lynne · Lynne

there are ALWAYS lemons when it comes to anything mechanical. his problem with the transmission is supposedly not typical. yes, the original reason for the service call was a problem with acura. someone must have been ticked the day they were assembling this particular car. it DOES NOT mean that all...

Earlene · Earlene

We've owned 4 acuras in the past, 2 were jewels, 2 were "problematic" - here's the line score: -90 Acura Integra LS sedan, 5-speed manual tranny - car's differential connection to tranny ground itself to death at about 1000 miles - tranny replaced by Acura complete - apparently a "ba...

Genette · Genette

there was only one time i left a dealership's lot without the financing secured 100%. and that was when i was naive enough to think it was "ok". they had the basic "approval" from ahfc due to my outstanding history with them and credit score, HOWEVER, it was saturday and the final...

Maurine · Maurine

Maybe a little background is required on older American V8 motors & timing chains. If we go back to the 1970s and further, no manufacturer gave though to building a motor that would last much more than 100K miles. If you lived in the Northeast or other parts of the country that salted roads in the win...

Sylvana · Sylvana

I'm not sure who or where you got this bit of info, but its definitely wrong. Maybe if the quicklube place forgot the oil all together and the cam or crank seized...but the engine would have melted before that happened.A timing chain is not an end-all replacement for a timing belt. They will stretch and...

Sophia · Sophia

I've already gone past the 6yr milestone. I plan on keeping my 96 until the wheels fall off I think. With only 114065 miles, no timing belts etc due until 180k, I'm good to go for awhile. I've found that the people who have problems with Honda's are the people who don't maintain them well (common failure a...

Ezekiel · Ezekiel

Prior car was a Camry. Had it for almost 15 years until someone rear-ended me and car was deemed a total loss. If that didn't happen, I would have kept it for at least another 2-3 years. Who knows, maybe I'll keep this Accord just as long. I'm pretty sure I'll keep it for at least 10 years though, assuming so...

Gytha · Gytha

Personally, if I'd had dino oil changes every 3,000 miles, I'd see no need to do anything other than to make the switch. Just be sure to use a good filter (I like Pure One by Purolator and Mobil 1, though many are fine). I believe you have the maintenance minder (MM) feature on your '06. If you do, I'd follow...

Elmer · Elmer

Since I bought my 01 Accord vp I have been getting around 19-20 mpg I have tried a fuel additive called Lucas fuel injector cleaner and lubricator and noticed a small difference. I saw a bottle called greased lightning about 16 oz bottle that costs around $8 that you put in your nearly empty tank and fill...

Beverley · Beverley

It's not the clutch it's the car. I live downtown, and everywhere I go there is TRAFFIC. And it's just frustraing to me to have to keep pressing in the clutch, then use engine braking to slow down 5 feet later. It gives you that headbanging thing. The problem wasn't as bad with my 03' 5-spd. Which is why I su...

Collin · Collin

Took the TL in this morning for first service, door adjustement, noisy window, and issue getting car into third gear at times. just after lunch today my service writer calls me and said they got the transmission to act up several times. they said they contacted acura and were told to replace the synchr...

Genette · Genette

Leaded fuel won't really hurt anything mechanical in the engine (the extra lube with the lead is like added protection) - but anything which gets exposed to the exhaust can get a coating of residue which can impact the effectiveness of that sensor (like an O2 sensor or the insides of the cat converter)...

Callie · Callie

So my poor 93 accord (who just rolled 200k last week) has sprouted a new problem: The ingnition switch's key cylinder is locking up. We've tried both our keys (one is the original key from 1993, the other is a 4 year old key made from the keycode (as opposed to a key copy)) and they both require a lot of (for l...

Dina · Dina

Hi I dont know a lot about cars but am interested in learning about them. Today when driving my car the following problem occurred: The drive four light begun to flash and then the Speedo and the trip computer stopped working but then sometimes again started working. As I was on the highway I couldnt pul...

Kaelea · Kaelea

Hi all, I have officially given up trying to squash all the rattles, squeaks, clicks, and pops in this 03 sedan. After several dealer trips and trying every suggestion I could find on this forum and others, I'm simply spent. I want very much to take a blunt, heavy tool and just beat this thing into submis...

Kalysta · Kalysta

I guess I just have bad luck when buying a new honda. I traded in my 04 because it had been in the shop for all the usual known issues, including: replace engine mounts for vibration issues, replace power seat base do to excessive looseness, etc.. I had the car in the shop 7 times in 2 years for electrical an...

Anemone · Anemone

so i've been going to my mechanic for 8 years now. oil changes, breaks, routine stuff. he works at midas, which doesn't really specialize in any specific manufacturer. when my honda had what seemed to be an electrical problem (a wire kept shorting out) about 6 years ago, he said they don't take those so...

Sidney · Sidney

Thanks for all your input so far. I looked up hub centricity too and it looks like the nissan has a larger opening than the honda- which I am assuming is good. Does this mean I will have to buy some kind of piece to fill in the gap? Also, even if the offset is a little different, how will that drastically effec...

Jacquette · Jacquette

What are some of the things I can look at for this problem? I've already checked the slider pins and the parking brake adjustment. Both seem to be in good condition. The caliper can get pushed in pretty easily. The hub seems to be in good condition. It could be spun freely if I remove the brake pads.... Wha...

Ernesta · Ernesta

So I decided not to do my regular 5k miles OCI. I run M1 0W20 and drive mostly highway, and I'm @ 38.8k miles on the car with 8.8k miles on this oil. I got the usual flashing CEL / MIL after 5-6k miles (can't remb), but this time I never reset it because I know what it is and, well, I never remembered to do it befor...

Cyndi · Cyndi

Hi everyone - Just joined the forum, wanted to say hello, and compliment you guys on lots of helpful info - looking forward to perusing. I have a question regarding our '97 LX 5-spd, which I proudly inherited this week when my wife and I swapped cars - long story. Anyway, she's had the car since new, so it'...

Anima · Anima

My power trunk release is not working. It just started happening this past week. When I hold down the trunk button on the key FOB, the trunk does not release, however, I can hear the actuator click in the trunk. After presing the button a dozen times, it somehow manages to pop open. When that happens, I sh...

Carson · Carson

Hi, I'm new to the group, recommened by a friend. I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I have a 03 Accord EX (auto, V6, navigation) that has two major problems as follows: 1) Transmission has a slip between 2nd and 3rd gear. Engine will flare (RPM's increase) and then it will shift into 3rd. Otherw...

Christine · Christine

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...

Loraine · Loraine

The quality of my 06 is just as good as my 95 was, and my friend's 89 before that. There are a few minor annoyance type issues that could potentially make honda lose customers if they get any worse, but mechanical quality seems to be as good as ever. The engines and drivetrain as a whole are as good as ever. T...

Loraine · Loraine

I spent almost a year looking for a pre-owned car in excellent cosmetic condition (as well as mechanical), particularly the front end, that being the hood, front bumper and mirrors. My intent is to cover those vulnerable areas with the Clear Bra stuff, as I have learned the hard way many times over tha...

Ozzie · Ozzie

OK I think theres something wrong with my accord. It now been almost 2 weeks and well my car keeps dying. The first day I bought the car I played like half a song on almost max volume and my battery died out. I thought i rinsed it and jump started the car and was running fine. Now I havent driven the car for what...

Shannon · Shannon

Justblink778 and myself went to the New Orleans Auto show today.We basically went to every manufacturer but BMW, Benz and Mazda.Our mission. - Quality checks!We jiggled door handles, shut doors over and over and listened for clanks and rattles, felt interior trim and upholstery, opened and close...

Samuel · Samuel

Have a friend with an '03 timing chain broke pretty much totaled the motor, anyone else hear of this happening? Regularly serviced car with 118k.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	perfect cosmetically (Preview) I personally don't like to complain about my car, I just want it returned from service as close to perfect cosmetically as when I took it in and with the issues fixed. that's all I want.... I was the same way with my accords. when I took delivery of my '04 coupe, it had a scratch in the valve cover. I requeste...	Jamison	0	151	Apr 4, 2008 by Jamison
	"normal" problem for the car (Preview) there are ALWAYS lemons when it comes to anything mechanical. his problem with the transmission is supposedly not typical. yes, the original reason for the service call was a problem with acura. someone must have been ticked the day they were assembling this particular car. it DOES NOT mean that all...	Lynne	0	166	Apr 4, 2008 by Lynne
	2 were "problematic" (Preview) We've owned 4 acuras in the past, 2 were jewels, 2 were "problematic" - here's the line score: -90 Acura Integra LS sedan, 5-speed manual tranny - car's differential connection to tranny ground itself to death at about 1000 miles - tranny replaced by Acura complete - apparently a "ba...	Earlene	0	163	Apr 4, 2008 by Earlene
	financing secured 100%. (Preview) there was only one time i left a dealership's lot without the financing secured 100%. and that was when i was naive enough to think it was "ok". they had the basic "approval" from ahfc due to my outstanding history with them and credit score, HOWEVER, it was saturday and the final...	Genette	0	156	Apr 3, 2008 by Genette
	Double-roller chain with steel teeth (Preview) Maybe a little background is required on older American V8 motors & timing chains. If we go back to the 1970s and further, no manufacturer gave though to building a motor that would last much more than 100K miles. If you lived in the Northeast or other parts of the country that salted roads in the win...	Maurine	0	183	Apr 3, 2008 by Maurine
	Replacement timing chains for vehicles (Preview) I'm not sure who or where you got this bit of info, but its definitely wrong. Maybe if the quicklube place forgot the oil all together and the cam or crank seized...but the engine would have melted before that happened.A timing chain is not an end-all replacement for a timing belt. They will stretch and...	Sylvana	0	168	Apr 3, 2008 by Sylvana
	drive a year in this car in 10 years it will have 209k miles (Preview) I've already gone past the 6yr milestone. I plan on keeping my 96 until the wheels fall off I think. With only 114065 miles, no timing belts etc due until 180k, I'm good to go for awhile. I've found that the people who have problems with Honda's are the people who don't maintain them well (common failure a...	Sophia	0	144	Apr 3, 2008 by Sophia
	Prior car was a Camry (Preview) Prior car was a Camry. Had it for almost 15 years until someone rear-ended me and car was deemed a total loss. If that didn't happen, I would have kept it for at least another 2-3 years. Who knows, maybe I'll keep this Accord just as long. I'm pretty sure I'll keep it for at least 10 years though, assuming so...	Ezekiel	0	189	Apr 3, 2008 by Ezekiel
	Oil changes every 3,000 miles (Preview) Personally, if I'd had dino oil changes every 3,000 miles, I'd see no need to do anything other than to make the switch. Just be sure to use a good filter (I like Pure One by Purolator and Mobil 1, though many are fine). I believe you have the maintenance minder (MM) feature on your '06. If you do, I'd follow...	Gytha	0	149	Apr 3, 2008 by Gytha
	Gas Additives (Preview) Since I bought my 01 Accord vp I have been getting around 19-20 mpg I have tried a fuel additive called Lucas fuel injector cleaner and lubricator and noticed a small difference. I saw a bottle called greased lightning about 16 oz bottle that costs around $8 that you put in your nearly empty tank and fill...	Elmer	0	161	Apr 3, 2008 by Elmer
	Engine braking to slow down 5 feet later (Preview) It's not the clutch it's the car. I live downtown, and everywhere I go there is TRAFFIC. And it's just frustraing to me to have to keep pressing in the clutch, then use engine braking to slow down 5 feet later. It gives you that headbanging thing. The problem wasn't as bad with my 03' 5-spd. Which is why I su...	Beverley	0	136	Apr 3, 2008 by Beverley
	TL gone for a few days........ (Preview) Took the TL in this morning for first service, door adjustement, noisy window, and issue getting car into third gear at times. just after lunch today my service writer calls me and said they got the transmission to act up several times. they said they contacted acura and were told to replace the synchr...	Collin	0	142	Apr 3, 2008 by Collin
	...a member of the DriveAccord moderator staff.... (Preview) Leaded fuel won't really hurt anything mechanical in the engine (the extra lube with the lead is like added protection) - but anything which gets exposed to the exhaust can get a coating of residue which can impact the effectiveness of that sensor (like an O2 sensor or the insides of the cat converter)...	Genette	0	191	Apr 3, 2008 by Genette
	Key-cylinder replacement? (Preview) So my poor 93 accord (who just rolled 200k last week) has sprouted a new problem: The ingnition switch's key cylinder is locking up. We've tried both our keys (one is the original key from 1993, the other is a 4 year old key made from the keycode (as opposed to a key copy)) and they both require a lot of (for l...	Callie	0	185	Apr 3, 2008 by Callie
	HELP!!! Problem with the Emissions and engine control system. (Preview) Hi I dont know a lot about cars but am interested in learning about them. Today when driving my car the following problem occurred: The drive four light begun to flash and then the Speedo and the trip computer stopped working but then sometimes again started working. As I was on the highway I couldnt pul...	Dina	0	459	Apr 3, 2008 by Dina
	Mental Health advice? (Preview) Hi all, I have officially given up trying to squash all the rattles, squeaks, clicks, and pops in this 03 sedan. After several dealer trips and trying every suggestion I could find on this forum and others, I'm simply spent. I want very much to take a blunt, heavy tool and just beat this thing into submis...	Kaelea	0	160	Apr 3, 2008 by Kaelea
	Well here we go again (Preview) I guess I just have bad luck when buying a new honda. I traded in my 04 because it had been in the shop for all the usual known issues, including: replace engine mounts for vibration issues, replace power seat base do to excessive looseness, etc.. I had the car in the shop 7 times in 2 years for electrical an...	Kalysta	0	167	Apr 3, 2008 by Kalysta
	how really important is it to have a -honda- mechanic? (Preview) so i've been going to my mechanic for 8 years now. oil changes, breaks, routine stuff. he works at midas, which doesn't really specialize in any specific manufacturer. when my honda had what seemed to be an electrical problem (a wire kept shorting out) about 6 years ago, he said they don't take those so...	Anemone	0	209	Apr 3, 2008 by Anemone
	Steering this thread back on topic... (Preview) Thanks for all your input so far. I looked up hub centricity too and it looks like the nissan has a larger opening than the honda- which I am assuming is good. Does this mean I will have to buy some kind of piece to fill in the gap? Also, even if the offset is a little different, how will that drastically effec...	Sidney	0	135	Apr 3, 2008 by Sidney
	Dragging left rear brake on '93 Accord (disc brakes) (Preview) What are some of the things I can look at for this problem? I've already checked the slider pins and the parking brake adjustment. Both seem to be in good condition. The caliper can get pushed in pretty easily. The hub seems to be in good condition. It could be spun freely if I remove the brake pads.... Wha...	Jacquette	0	309	Apr 3, 2008 by Jacquette
	Got steady CEL / MIL on 8.8k OCI (Preview) So I decided not to do my regular 5k miles OCI. I run M1 0W20 and drive mostly highway, and I'm @ 38.8k miles on the car with 8.8k miles on this oil. I got the usual flashing CEL / MIL after 5-6k miles (can't remb), but this time I never reset it because I know what it is and, well, I never remembered to do it befor...	Ernesta	0	206	Apr 3, 2008 by Ernesta
	new guy with clutch pedal issue (Preview) Hi everyone - Just joined the forum, wanted to say hello, and compliment you guys on lots of helpful info - looking forward to perusing. I have a question regarding our '97 LX 5-spd, which I proudly inherited this week when my wife and I swapped cars - long story. Anyway, she's had the car since new, so it'...	Cyndi	0	140	Apr 3, 2008 by Cyndi
	Power Trunk Release not working via Key FOB UPDATED (Preview) My power trunk release is not working. It just started happening this past week. When I hold down the trunk button on the key FOB, the trunk does not release, however, I can hear the actuator click in the trunk. After presing the button a dozen times, it somehow manages to pop open. When that happens, I sh...	Anima	0	1439	Apr 3, 2008 by Anima
	03 Accord Transmission & Rear Main Problems @ 48,800 (Preview) Hi, I'm new to the group, recommened by a friend. I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I have a 03 Accord EX (auto, V6, navigation) that has two major problems as follows: 1) Transmission has a slip between 2nd and 3rd gear. Engine will flare (RPM's increase) and then it will shift into 3rd. Otherw...	Carson	0	134	Apr 3, 2008 by Carson
	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...	Christine	0	213	Apr 3, 2008 by Christine
	2006 Accord Coupe EX V6 6MT w/ Nav (graphite pearl) (Preview) The quality of my 06 is just as good as my 95 was, and my friend's 89 before that. There are a few minor annoyance type issues that could potentially make honda lose customers if they get any worse, but mechanical quality seems to be as good as ever. The engines and drivetrain as a whole are as good as ever. T...	Loraine	0	168	Apr 3, 2008 by Loraine
	2005 Silver Satin V6 Coupe 6 speed (Preview) I spent almost a year looking for a pre-owned car in excellent cosmetic condition (as well as mechanical), particularly the front end, that being the hood, front bumper and mirrors. My intent is to cover those vulnerable areas with the Clear Bra stuff, as I have learned the hard way many times over tha...	Loraine	0	176	Apr 3, 2008 by Loraine
	Battery (Preview) OK I think theres something wrong with my accord. It now been almost 2 weeks and well my car keeps dying. The first day I bought the car I played like half a song on almost max volume and my battery died out. I thought i rinsed it and jump started the car and was running fine. Now I havent driven the car for what...	Ozzie	0	157	Apr 3, 2008 by Ozzie
	Home from the auto show - Impressions! (Preview) Justblink778 and myself went to the New Orleans Auto show today.We basically went to every manufacturer but BMW, Benz and Mazda.Our mission. - Quality checks!We jiggled door handles, shut doors over and over and listened for clanks and rattles, felt interior trim and upholstery, opened and close...	Shannon	0	139	Apr 3, 2008 by Shannon
	timing chain broke wrecked engine (Preview) Have a friend with an '03 timing chain broke pretty much totaled the motor, anyone else hear of this happening? Regularly serviced car with 118k.	Samuel	0	196	Apr 3, 2008 by Samuel
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