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Accord EX or Civic EX? by
harry
My wife's T&C is old and troublesome and it eats a lot of gas--average 14 to
15mpg.
Time to change to a more economical car under the condition to make her half
way happy.
We drove Civic hybrid and she hates it, slow start, heavy wheel and brake.
Now we are back to traditional car, she still...
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February 22nd 06 04:12 AM
by harry
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mystery about my 06 Accord V6--will not start with no sign of failure by
harry
Got my 06 Accord V6 EX on March-14, it refused to start right after we drove
25miles back from dealer lot.
Someone recommended the "flood" way described in manual, and it worked.
At end of April, the car did the same thing again. We tried the same
solution but it did not work that time. So, the...
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May 22nd 06 04:53 AM
by harry
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what if the navi screen/headunit broke? by
harry
Not sure how many years has Honda offered Navi in their Accord/Pilot.
Is there anyone ever got into problem while it is out of warranty?
I started to feel insecure about so many functions are built into that navi
unit. What if it is broke few years later?
Yes, hopefully Honda will provide...
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new Accord Ex-V6 engine will not start, brand new car today! by
harry
My new car just received today will not start after parking in garage for
less than two hrs.
This car was driving/starting normally during the day and it starts, stops
several times with no problem.
The battery feels strong and starter is working normally.
It cranks but no fire up. Right before...
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March 17th 06 04:35 AM
by MunG35
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diference between brake assist and VSA? by
harry
It looks confused to me between EBD and VSA found on 06 Accord V6.
What is it and the difference? I understand the car's computer can detect
slippage on one of the wheel and reduce the brake force on that tire but how
can a vehicle detect the car is over/under turn at a curve like Honda
website...
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March 16th 06 03:54 AM
by harry
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what's new with Honda Accord Hybrid? by
harry
One of the "new" feature listed on the 2006 Accord hybrid is VSA/traction
control.
I thought 2005 Accord hybrid was based on the top of the line 05 EX-V6 which
does have VSA and traction control.
I am confused, need a little help.
Am I really getting everything on an EX to the hybrid model? no...
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February 13th 06 03:28 PM
by harry
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I don't get it. same price for Accord and Civic? by
harry
For $20k, you get an Accord or a new 06 Civic.
I don't understand what is Honda's marketing strategy at this moment?
Are they giving all compact market to Corolla?
There was a price difference before 06 Civic cam out.
Now people are buying 06 Civic at retail which is about the same price as...
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what's new with 2005 Accord Hybrid? by
harry
The local dealer is offering one 2005 Accord Hybrid under invoice which is
very tempting. he also said that 2006 will not be available for a few
months and it will be sold at MSRP, at his wish I guess. Am I missing
something here? Accord hybrid never sold at retail price unless he knows
some kind...
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January 7th 06 06:41 AM
by harry
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when to put synthic oil? by
harry
Just had my 2005 Accord changed oil for the first time 3000miles.
I brought 6 qt of Mobile 1 Synthetic oil to the dealer ready to start using
it but the service department recommended that I should use it at next oil
change instead of now??
I am not quite sure what he explained to me but I am...
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October 22nd 05 03:59 PM
by TomP
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what's your 2005 Accord V6 MPG? by
harry
Maybe it is still too early to "complain" that my V6 Accord is not doing
what it says on spec.
Average MPG is around 20 to 20.5, lower than its 21/30 rating. The roads
are semi-highway averaged around 30miles/hour speed. 25 miles of commuting
cost me around 50 minutes of driving...
Am I...
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Civic SRS light by
Harry
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System, i.e. airbags) light came on again in
my 2002 Civic. This is the third time I've had this problem, and it isn't
cheap to fix. There are quite a few complaints already at
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/. If you've had this problem, but haven't
registered a...
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February 25th 07 07:20 AM
by harry
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The latest Honda S2000 by
harryph
The latest Honda S2000
Honda S2000 is geared with 2.2-lt, 240-hp,16-valve, DOHC, VTEC® engine. A
6-speed manual transmission with engine start button and 17" alloy wheels
transforms it into "road beast". With advanced 4-wheel independent
suspension and High X-Bone Monocoque Frame Honda S2000 is a...
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Accords Transmission Settlement for not in US by
Harry[_4_]
Dear group,
does anyone know a contact at honda for that transmission problem if
the car is not in the US ?
I live in Uruguay (South America).
Honda accepted to change the transmission one time and the replacement
got the same problem. But Honda Uruguay does not want to change it for
the second...
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July 10th 07 11:45 PM
by Tegger
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Nobody with 1999 Accord transmission problems outside the US ? by
Harry[_4_]
Hi everybody!
Are they any cases of bad 1999 Accord transmission outside the US ?
I would like to know what the solution was in those cases.
I know about the settlement in the US but what about the cars outside
the US ?
Thanks and regards, Harry
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August 20th 07 08:32 AM
by Josh S
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International Customer Service at Honda America ? by
Harry[_4_]
Hi everybody !
Does anyone know if Honda America has an Internatioinal Customer
Service that takes care of American Cars outside the US ?
I am faxing to the Customer Service at Torrance since a month without
getting an answer from them.
Thanks in advance and regards, Harry
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Wrong VIN on the car ? by
Harry[_4_]
My 1999 Accord has the VIN 1HGCG1650WA5001
It is an American made Honda but bought in Uruguay (South America).
In any American Honda page that asks for the VIN number I get as
answer that it is a non valid VIN. At the Honda Transmission
Settlement page it responds the same.
Why is that if the car...
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2005 Honda Civic Coupe HX by
harry_p
2005 Honda Civic Coupe HX
Rated as an Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV) the Civic HX Coupe is geared
with 1.7-liter, 117-hp engine. Its VTEC® lean-burn engine is considered to
be one of the most fuel-efficient available. HX Coupe is capable of
amazing mileage both in city (36mpg) and highway...
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October 11th 05 09:43 AM
by harry_p
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Honda Insight CVT by
harry_p
2005 Honda Insight CVT
The Honda Insight hybrid Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is
outfitted with VTEC ® 3-cylinder engine for power and economy. Impressive
aerodynamic design, Electronic Instrument Display and ample storage space
make Insight CVT outstanding. G-Force Control Technology...
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90 Honda Accrd --Won't shift by
harshgrind
It's an automatic...when I go to press the brake,it does'nt always release
the shifter so I can put it in Drive.It also won't release the ignition
key from the ignition when I shut the car off.Sometimes when I restart the
car and shut it off again it will release the key.....anybody got...
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