When to replace the engine on a Honda Accord?
Excessive oil burning (1 qt every 1,000 miles) and scored cylinders. Replaced entire short block. Engine was replaced at 61K miles for cylinder damage after 7+ instances of the engine light coming on when two of the cylinders shut off and stayed off.
What are the Honda Accord V6 engine problems?
They have a bulletin that says they have seen this problem with the V6 engines and do not have a fix for it yet. The computer had to be reprogrammed because the old program caused excessive oil consumption and fauled the plugs. Plugs were replaced. Engine was misfiring causing the check engine light and VSA lights to come on.
What did the VSA light go on on my Honda Accord?
In November of 2010, I had my VSA light go on, exclamation triangle light, and check engine light all on. I took it to dealership having only 34,000 miles on it. My car was stalling as I was driving it. They told me that it was a fuel injector and needed to be replaced. Also said my battery also needed to be replaced.
What was the problem with my 2009 Honda Accord misfire?
Honda knows they have a problem, software updates completed as a solution to my misfire issue. This did not help same problem came back one month later, misfire on cylinder #3 and all spark plugs fouled. Plugs where only a month old with less than 5k miles on them. Hondas solution with no hesitation for my 09 Accord V6 with 41k miles.
Can a Honda Accord piston ring be replaced?
Corrective action: Honda dealers will replace piston rings as necessary, update the powertrain control module software and replace oil-fouled spark plugs. Warranty info: This replacement service is being performed free of charge under a special warranty extension good for eight years and unlimited mileage from the original vehicle-in-service date.
In November of 2010, I had my VSA light go on, exclamation triangle light, and check engine light all on. I took it to dealership having only 34,000 miles on it. My car was stalling as I was driving it. They told me that it was a fuel injector and needed to be replaced. Also said my battery also needed to be replaced.
Honda knows they have a problem, software updates completed as a solution to my misfire issue. This did not help same problem came back one month later, misfire on cylinder #3 and all spark plugs fouled. Plugs where only a month old with less than 5k miles on them. Hondas solution with no hesitation for my 09 Accord V6 with 41k miles.
Is there a warranty on a Honda Accord?
Warranty info: This replacement service is being performed free of charge under a special warranty extension good for eight years and unlimited mileage from the original vehicle-in-service date. What Accord owners should do: Call your local dealer with your vehicle’s identification number to determine if it’s involved in this service bulletin.