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So was the 1985 Mitsubishi Magna! And what a car of the year it turned out to be. Plenty had serious problems and were lemons. Tarnished the Magna name for years to come even though the later series were generally good.Quote:
Originally Posted by DBH
They must have missed the pinging issue....Quote:
Originally Posted by DBH
However, lets be fair as well... its a good car (in my opinion). I enjoy every bit of the car, except the pinging noise!!
I am happy that i am driving a "COTY"..hahaha!!
My biggest disappointment come from the way Honda Aust handle issues.
I also heard that there is solution coming in Feb...lets keep finger cross.
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Originally Posted by eur001
Most people fail to realise that if there is a problem with a car (Honda Australia in this case) would have to receive a number of complaints on the 1 issue. From there they need to relay the problem to the parent company which is Honda Japan so they can look into it, try to duplicate the problem and then find a solution. Unfortunately for those of you that have this particular problem, the process of finding a remedy takes time.
There is no fault on either the Dealer or Honda Australia as they also have a process that needs to be followed and they are unable to deviate from the Policy of Honda Japan.
Once again I say this is not an issue with PINGING as the knock sensors would retard the timing if that was the case. It is more than likely a Timing Chain Tensioner Problem & associated with the Variable Inlet Cam Timing.
hate to break it to you,
but it is pinging issue. the service advisors told me it was pinging and that one of the advisor themselves has an euro that has the pinging issue. They said Honda should hopefully have a fix by end of next month and will be doing a recall once the solution is out.
Upside is that they will repair it
Point Taken Buddah51au
Everything you have said is valid.
I agree to disagree with you, the timing chain / tensioner issue has been around since the K series engine was first designed. All K24Z3 engines in the automatic Euro are the same, yet not all engines are effected. If the issue was pinging every Automatic Euro would have the same problem. It would also mean the knock sensor ('s) are not doing the job they are designed to, therefore every current model K24Z3 engine would be effected, that is not the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakkas
im no technician and im not going to argue with a specialised honda service tech who has also an euro and has confirmation from Honda itself that it is a pinging problem.
what they do to fix it? dont care as long as its fixed
if it was ping, it would have been fixed by now.....
does the noise apply for the auto or manual? because I'm still holding off from buying the new car
do you guys drive auto or manual cu2?
Auto.Quote:
Originally Posted by tqt
I think there is one guy with a manual complaining though. First I've heard world wide. :confused:
Just like the Service Addvisor at my local dealer told me if i used anything other than Honda FEO engine oil i will void warranty.....I can assure you that i will be going Synthetic oil @ 5,000kms.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakkas
I have an Auto & I know 2 others with Auto's, no problems at all with either of them.
Bwahahaha! They don't even use that themselves! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by buddah51au