Back to '04 V6 Accord Ping - Or, Why I do the work myself

Discussion in 'Accord' started by jmattis, Jul 9, 2005.

  1. jmattis

    jmattis Guest

    To follow up, went to the dealer today about the occasional, very light
    pinging on moderately hard acceleration. Got useless replies as
    expected, and was initially treated like a 6-year-old.

    It quickly became apparent that I need to figure out how to check the
    computer codes myself, or waste a day at the stealer while they likely
    find nothing. To them, no code means no problem. And I guess no
    warrantable problem means something like $90 for diagnostics, which
    they didn't mention. IT WASN'T LIKE THIS in the old days, friends,
    when they'd at least apologize for not finding anything and simply send
    you on your way.

    Is there a manual way to trigger OBDII codes in the Accord as in other
    cars? Or do I have to get a code reader? And, where from?
     
    jmattis, Jul 9, 2005
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  2. jmattis

    Professor Guest

    You need a scan tool. I bought one years ago and it has paid for itself
    many times. Mine has always worked well. You can see some at
    http://www.actron.com/

    Professor
    Check out FlashAlert at www.telstar-electronics.com
     
    Professor, Jul 9, 2005
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  3. jmattis

    jim beam Guest

    locate the knock sensor & ensure it's properly screwed into the head.

    the $90 you spent on diagnostics could have bought you a scan tool.
    look back through your previous thread - i posted a link to a cheap one.
     
    jim beam, Jul 9, 2005
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  4. I would find that unacceptable. Try talking to the service manager and if
    you are not satisfied contact Honda customer relations and ask him if he has
    the phone number. A 2004 should not be pinging unless you are getting really
    low quality gas. My 2004 V6 runs fine on regular gas wherever I buy it. I
    personally would not mess with a car under warrant unless it is something
    really basic. I would guess that maybe there is a problem with a sensor.
    You should at least give customer relations a try. I can't believe they
    charged you $90. --- Steve

    http://automobiles.honda.com/info/customer_relations.asp --- American
    Honda customer relations.
     
    Steven L Umbach, Jul 10, 2005
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  5. jmattis

    Yes Guest

    isn't there a computer program that can read that information using a
    laptop ?

    yesno
     
    Yes, Jul 11, 2005
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  6. jmattis

    jmattis Guest

    No, they didn't charge me, and in fact they didn't do anything other
    than talk to me. It was a mere 3 hours before close, and I didn't own
    the dealership, so they weren't going to look at the car that day. I
    was merely predicting some form of shoddy treatment from AutoNation.

    I religiously use Chevron gas by the way.

    I'll take a look at the links to code readers. Seems like AutoZone or
    someone would also loan readers, now that I've thought about it a
    while.

    Thanks to all.
     
    jmattis, Jul 11, 2005
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