Honda Cars and Trucks

Honda returning to F1 as McLaren partner

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:45:36 -0400

From AB Honda to Participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship 05/16/2013 - TOKYO, Japan Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its decision to participate in the FIA Formula One (F1) World Ch...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Fuel Induction Service

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:50:22 -0400

It appears the dealer I use has decided that Fuel Induction service is absolutely necessary in my 06 Accord (103k miles) and our 09 CRV (71k miles) The response to my question -- how do you deter...... The post has 24 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Anyone here have info for old (1980s) Hondas?

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:52:28 -0400

Hi folks, I'm after ignition timing settings for a 1985 Honda ER1 engine (with CDI rather than breaker points). I'm having trouble finding the info so would very much appreciate it. (However I t...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Cabin Air Filter

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:05:53 -0400

Not sure whether to splurge for the OEM filter from the local dealer for well over $20; spend just under $20 for a Fram or NAPA Gold; or cheap out at $10 for the plain vanilla NAPA base model. Lo...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honda invests $470 million for new transmission plant in Mexico

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:19:13 -0400

From AB Show full PR text Honda to Build New Transmission Plant in Celaya, Mexico Operation will be on same site as new automobile plant now under construction 05/02/2013 - CELAYA, Mexico Honda de Me...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Towing Package in 2012 Pilot

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:05:14 -0400

I went to pick up my boat this morning and found that Honda does not include a plug in for trailer light with it's towing package. I had to go back to the dealership and have them add the plug. ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Cartalk forum

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:24:55 -0400

Besides this news group I also like to read the cartalk.com community forum where I am also registered. However, for the life of me I can't figure out how to use it so I can actually write my own...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honda recalls 2012-13 Fit Sport models over stability control issue

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:58:33 -0400

From AB Statement by American Honda Regarding VSA Non-compliance Recall: 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport TORRANCE, Calif. Apr. 26, 2013 Honda will voluntarily recall 43,782 model-year 2012-2013 Fit S...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

ABS braking light

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:55:03 -0400

It has been two years now since my 98 CRV began having the ABS light come on intermittently. After the first few months, I took it into my mechanic. He spent hours trying to track it down and cam...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honda Concept Minivan

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:13:51 -0400

From AB Introducing the Concept M new-value MPV concept model The Concept M is a concept vehicle for the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) segment developed mainly for Chinese market. Currently, commercial...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Generic Maintenance Question

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:21:26 -0400

This is not about Honda in particular .... The manual Accord comes only in either Ugly Grey or Boring Silver. At least, there is a choice of evils! The interior is black -- and black only. I gues...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honda and Acura render their future visions

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:27:48 -0400

From AB Honda and Acura Brands to Exhibit World Premiere of Two Concept Models at the Auto Shanghai 2013 Beijing, China, April 8, 2013 - Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. today announced that ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

serpentine belt diagram for a 2010 honda pilot

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:26:13 -0400

I need a serpentine belt diagram for a 2010 Honda Pilot.... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Keyless breaking and entering

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:40:34 -0400

There was a news article this week about thieves with a magic device that opens up keyless entry systems. Any word if that includes Honda? I recall a TV detective show or two that discussed such t...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 Honda Odyssey set to clean up in NY with world's first in-car vacuum

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:24:53 -0400

From AB 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Makes World Debut in New York with Host of Safety Upgrades and Innovations Including HondaVAC, the First In-Car Vacuum The segment's benchmark minivan cle...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2004 EX-L 6 cyl service/milage belt and valve service and milage

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 07:50:06 -0400

Just performed timing belt change and adjusted the valves on the above (101k miles). Prior to the service, I would average about 27 MPG highway and 21.2 around town according to the trip compute...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

software update for 2013 Accord

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:54:50 -0400

Apparently they have an upgrade for various bugs in the audio systems, just got a notice to bring it in. I have to drive my car to the dealer for a software upgrade? Can't I download it from tw...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Odyssey Ignition Switch

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:06:49 -0400

How long does the actual work take to fix the ignition switch interlock recall problem? The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Honda's slate for Tokyo Auto Salon includes S2000 revival, many Mugens

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:08:34 -0400

From AB Overview of Honda Exhibit at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2013 with NAPAC TOKYO, Japan, December 26, 2012 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it will participate in TOKYO AUTO SALON 2013 with NAPAC...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Coded radio receivers

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:34:22 -0400

Anybody knows from what year Honda started installing coded receivers in Accords as a protection against stealing them? My '94 Accord LX does not have it. I wonder if the EX model does, though th...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honda recalling 183k cars and crossovers over unintended braking issue

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:54:43 -0400

From AB Statement by American Honda Regarding Vehicle Stability Assist Recall: 2005 Honda Pilot; 2005-2006 Acura MDX and 2005 Acura RL 03/13/2013 American Honda will recall approximately 101,000 Hond...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

what happens when you use cheapo brake shoes

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:18:10 -0400

so this is what happens when cheapo rear brake shoes wear away the inside of your brake drum - they become lipped which prevents drum removal, thus necessitating the use of more, um, assertive ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honda Civic Tourer Concept shows the shape of European things to come [w/video]

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:54 -0500

From AB BRITISH BUILT HONDA CIVIC RANGE EXPANDING WITH NEW TOURER AND TYPE R VARIANTS - Wraps Taken Off Honda Civic Tourer Concept - Civic Type R Nurburgring testing to begin in 2013 Honda has t...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2003 Accord 4-Door EX-L Cruise Control

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:48:09 -0500

My cruise control just stopped actuating, but the dash lights are on. A qu ick look under the hood showed the throttle body end of the cable dangling in the breeze. The plastic ears on the cam t...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Econo mode - does it make any difference?

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:03:42 -0500

Just got a 2013 Accord EX. Have been driving with the econo mode on full time per suggestion of salesman. Does anyone have any long term thoughts on whether it makes a discernible difference in m...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Jim Hodges, 6StringStu, Six String Stu, James Stuart Hodges 977

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:19:01 -0500

977 577 SW Dexter Cir, Apt 201 1442 SW Haygood Loop, Apt 101 Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 438-8968 Local PD: (386) 752-4344 From: 6StringStu Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability Date: Fri...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Siri Eyes Free coming to 2013 Honda Accord, along with Acura RDX and ILX

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:43:01 -0500

From ENG Honda and Acura to offer Convenience of Apple's SiriTM Eyes Free on Select 2013 Vehicles TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2013 American Honda today announced it will integrate support for Siri,...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

The fate of those donated cars

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:43:51 -0500

These days I can hardly tune in to radio station for an hour without hearing those annoying Donate your car today jingles. Anybody knows what those charities do with the donated cars? Do they...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

just in case anyone needed convincing

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:36:08 -0500

here is a sad cautionary tale about the quality of honda's current engines. i was shocked a while ago to learn that they'd stooped to cast cranks, but it seems that's just one part of a much mor...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

CRV vs Suburu Outback ?

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:11:37 -0500

Hello, Might anyone offer any general comments re the CRV vs a Suburu Outback. e.g., the AWD system used by each size, wt., mileage safety reliability record pros and cons Thanks, Bob ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

just changed my 95 accords radiator white smoke

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:42:05 -0500

the smoke didnt smell like antifreeze it was more of a burning plastic or rubber im not for sure it was dark but it seemed to be coming from the headers the headers seemed to heat up really fast i ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

All those Russian dash cams

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:29:17 -0500

From the recent meteor event I was surprised to learn how widespread dash cams are in Russia. I've been thinking getting one myself as I could see its potential usefulness here, too, in resolvin...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Automotive fiberoptic scope?

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:39:46 -0500

I've been wondering if there existed an automotive version of the colonoscopy scope instrument. ;-) I could see some usefulness in it, such as inspecting the inside of the cylinder chambers throu...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

'92 civic HB 5 spd - diff plastic blue bits on driver floor - half cylinder shape - 1"or...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:23:26 -0500

Help needed please. Found different blue plastic bits on driver floorboard. These are cylindrically shaped pieces .... like a 1 (2.5 cm) long tube 1/2 inch diameter, cut in half longways Cl...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: "S" light flashing - '90 Accord

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:07:30 -0500

59c66aabc821@r8g2000vbj.googlegroups.com: You need to jump the two pins in the Service Check connector, THEN turn the ignition on and count the flashes. The Service Check connector is a loose plu...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

06 Civic EX ticking noise from cam cover area

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:54:05 -0500

Hi, 06 civic ex 137k miles I have posted about this car before. It has had a crank, difficult start problem for 18 months. Before Christmas it progressed into a crank, no start problem Had it t...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2014 Accords ?

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:01:48 -0500

Hi, Any idea when the new 2014 Accords will be available ? I guess 2013 was a major redesign, so probably nothing too much new for 2014 I would imagine. Agree ? Thanks, BobThe post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Recommend A Mechanic In The North Dallas (Texas) Area

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:38:40 -0500

I am driving a 2008 Honda Civix LX. Does anyone have a recommendation for a god mechanic in the North Dallas/Plano (Texas) area? Right now, I need somebody to do a brake job and it is time to flush ...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

New Accord "Econ" button

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:32:30 -0500

I worked up my courage today and pressed the big green button for the first time. Nothing happened. I was hoping my gas tank would automatically refill or something. I pressed it again. Still nothi...... The post has 26 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2010 Civic LX: Will the CD Player Paly MP3 Files On A DVD?

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:43:51 -0500

Hi, I have a 2012 Civic LX. Will the CD Player play MP3 files burned to a DVD? What about .ogg files? Thanks Steve... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honda surprises with Gear concept in Montreal

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:37:04 -0500

From AB Honda GEAR Concept Makes Global Debut at the Montreal International Auto Show MONTREAL (January 17, 2012) At today's Montreal International Auto Show, Honda Canada provided the world with i...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Honda recalling 748k Odyssey and Pilot models over airbag concern

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:37:04 -0500

From AB Statement by American Honda Regarding Driver Airbag Rivet Recall: 2009-2013 Honda Pilot and 2011-2013 Honda Odyssey 01/18/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 74...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aftermarket receivers

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:20:53 -0500

A female neighbor of mine wants me to install an after-market receiver in her '94 Accord EX, mainly because she wants one that can play CDs, instead of casette tapes. Crutchfield's carries a bunch ...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honda will build 2014 Accord Hybrid in Ohio

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:23:48 -0500

From AB Honda to Build New 2014 Accord Hybrid in U.S. Auto Plant in Marysville Will Expand, Add 50 Jobs 01/10/2013 - MARYSVILLE, Ohio Honda of America Mfg., Inc. announced today that it will invest $...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

07Accord V6 Cold Start Issue

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:44:18 -0500

'07 Accord, V6, auto transmission, 42K carefully driven and properly maintained mix of highway and suburban miles. On cold start, it kinda stutters/chugs when going up the steep hill I live on. It ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

06 Civic ECM replacement

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:10:16 -0500

Hi, 06 Civic EX 137k miles I suspect that the ECM is faulty. If I buy a used ECM on Ebay and fit it, do my existing keys need to be programmed with the replacement ECM. If the keys and ECM need to be...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

A15 gasoline warning

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:11:09 -0500

Another good intention leading to hell: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/11/30/aaa-e15-gas-harm-cars/1735793/... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Key Problem - 95 Accord Lx

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:56:19 -0500

I'm having problems with the keys to my Honda - 193,000 miles. I've been leaving a key in the ignition at the first turn to shut the engine off. Will this drain the battery? This morning the c...... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

CO detectors for cars

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:51:41 -0500

I do smell some exhaust fumes in my car occasionally and I've been thinking installing a CO detector inside. Has any of you done that and/or knows of a type that is specifically made for cars, poss...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Subaru Legacy: Make More Sense than The Accord ? (per the many Previous PostS On ?)

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:52:37 -0500

Hello, What a great Newsgroup. I should probably have included this with one of my past posts. So, let me post here, anew: Have never had a Subaru Legacy. Saw one in the Dealership, and liked it a lo...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here