| krygny |
This is principally a problem in 2003 models between VIN#s from ...500001 and ...604126, according to the TSB . There is a very comprehensive thread here .
When I called local Honda parts departments looking for the replacement part, one of the guys recited the part number from memory!! This convinces me they replace a lot of these. I'd just like to get an idea of the general failure rate of this item (and the replacement part). I know Honda has no obligation to issue a recall of a non-safety related item but I plan to write to Honda to request reimbursement of the cost of the part. |
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| Layspeed |
| I bought my Pilot used and I noticed the rear A/C was not working before I bought it so I mentioned it to the salesman and he said he would take care of it. I bought it then realized that it hadn't been fixed, so I called them and took it back to them. Long story short, they wanted me to pay them ~ $250 for 1/2 of the diagnosis, parts and labor to replace the rear transistor, but I told them hell no because you said you were going to take care of it. Luckily they weren't *******s and stood by their word because I would have been screwed since I didn't get it in writing - I declined an extended warrany since this was not from a dealer, but a used car lot. |
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| krygny |
| Not a very good sample, but not very encouraging. Don't tell me the failure rate is >50%!!. If that were the case, Honda absolutely should have done a recall. |
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| tim.s |
Based on this small sampling, you could say that 80% of the people interested in this topic and in the VIN range had the failure. That's why there was a TSB
It also seems that no one outside the VIN range has the problem. Why the need for a recall? |
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| wwong |
| This has been the only problem with my Pilot. Replaced under the extended warranty. |
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| krygny |
quote:
Originally posted by tim.s
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It also seems that no one outside the VIN range has the problem. Why the need for a recall?
>100,000 cars with a high failure rate item. They should at least cover the repair on an attrition basis. The TSB is intended to apprise service personnel of a common problem and remedy; not to placate owners. It doesn't take the place of a recall or standing behind a poorly engineered component.
I think they should give it to me. |
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| krygny |
quote:
Originally posted by wwong
This has been the only problem with my Pilot. Replaced under the extended warranty.
It wouldn't meet the deductible on most extended warranties. |
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| krygny |
Recently, the issue has been at the top of the forums again. Maybe because it's summer. :bonk:
Cast a vote. |
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| sfhondapilot |
| 548853 and (knock on wood) the transistor hasn't failed. Of course, I have added cleaning the filter in the center housing every time I vacuum. |
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