they are the ones that asked me to change the fluid and they were going to charge $127.5Quote:
Originally Posted by roony
they are the ones that asked me to change the fluid and they were going to charge $127.5Quote:
Originally Posted by roony
:\. maybe it depends on the person you deal with? were you just going in to get that done? cause maybethey want to earn something off you while your there. Perhaps you could first ask if everyone is being charged that who come in, if they say yes then you could mention about me I guess, that I got it done and they didnt charge anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by power_of_dreams
Was it full with NEW fluid though?Quote:
Originally Posted by roony
I was just going to get that done, maybe they waived the fluid cost for you since you were getting service (if indeed they did change the fluid for you).
I'm not going there anymore, for the recall they don't have spots for ages.
My guess is that they would've topped up the reservoir with new fluid, as some fluid will definitely be loss during the hose change. This was the case for me - they topped up the reservoir but did not drain out the old fluid, as the PS fluid is still looking dirty as sh*t.Quote:
Originally Posted by power_of_dreams
Even if you refused to pay extra for them to flush the entire system, they'd still have to top up the PS reservoir. So if you don't want the PS fluid changed, simply tell them "no" when they ask you for the extra $127 or so!
Personally, given that genuine PS fluid is $18ish per litre (RRP I believe), and you'd only need 2 bottles max (needs 1.1L for a full system disassembly according to the service manual, so you may get away with less), I'd be inclined to change out the fluid yourself if it makes you feel better! There's a DIY here for the EG/EK/DC2, but the same instructions apply to the CL9. The return hose is the smaller hose higher up on the reservoir, and the service manual actually suggests slipping in a smaller hose inside it so that you can drain the fluid outside the car.
Im sure it wasnt new, as said above they probably topped it up. For me the booking time for the service was 2 weeks. I guess then cannot be bothered to book in people only for the recall.Quote:
Originally Posted by power_of_dreams
Ha, just got my 2nd notification for the hose recall.....LOL, i should really get round to raising my car and going in to get it done....
Just done it yesterday, pretty quick!
easier to make a booking at artarmon ones,
i ring them on monday and get it done on the next day
their number is 9431 2322
only takes 2 hours to get it done,
why not?!
Jesus go easy on the double posts mate. If you had paid attention to Tranz's pot you would've noticed he's from MELBOURNE...
Still haven't received any letter from Honda.
So I ring up my local dealer, Eastern Honda, to get the recall done on my 05 Euro.
Would you like to get it serviced? "No thanks, just the recall repair"
Just to let you know that there is a 99.99% chance that your power steering fluid will require changing and that is not included in the recall service and will cost you $140.
To me this is not correct. It sounds like a bit of income recovery.
Rang Honda Customer Relations to query this and apparently they have no control on what the service centres do and suggested I ring others.
Still need to wait a week, so I might as well ring around. Anyone else experience this?
No way will I be paying for any fluid that they lose during the hose replacement.
It is impossible to change the hose without losing any fluid and both the Dealer and Honda know this and will have budgeted this into their costings of the recall.
Don't let any dealer pull the wool over your eyes with this one.
Check the level yourself before you give them the car to be sure it is full to start with.
It is up to them whether they capture the old fluid and reuse it or replace it with new fluid, but it is not your cost either way and you can threaten to take further action with your State's statutary body over the matter.
Yes totally agree with you Snowcone.
I gave my next closest Honda service (Courtney & Patterson) a call and they definitely said there is no charge involved, even for fluid.
I bought a second hand car a few months back, how do i know if the hose has been replaced by the this recall?
Look at the ps hose, does it have a rubber sleeve and cable ties? Or just the hose itself, failing that, call hoda with your vin numberQuote:
Originally Posted by HuyT
For a visual picture refer to page 5 of this thread and look for post #67, you will notice the sleeve is held in place by cable ties.
yay thanks, looks the same as post #67. so does that mean the rubber sleeve was added on only? not along with a new hose?
If they dis the sleeve then they did the hose... I hopeQuote:
Originally Posted by HuyT
They should have replaced the hose also, as the recall was done recently you generally will be able to tell where the metal connector is bolted to the power steering pump. That metal connector will be a lot shiner than the power steering pump. Also refer to post #67 you can see it in the picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by HuyT
also there will be a sticker with 5HH in between RHF door and body,that means p/s hose been done.
like thishttp://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...4092011565.jpg
I got mine fixed and it definately removed the squeaky steering wheelQuote:
Originally Posted by rayd17
well i finally booked in for this Friday.....def have to raise the car like high as....they said it was going on the hoist but they're just replacing the hose? oh and the want my car for the full day....LOL
Spose its better to get it over and done with....hahaha
full day?? damn i only had to wait a couple of hours..must be busyQuote:
Originally Posted by TRaNz
yeah full day, but im sure they were done with it early....LOL.
Job was done fine and they topped up the PS fluid.
Only bad thing that i wasnt happy with, was that they washed my car.....swirls galore.... =[
heres 2 pics of the new hose with the extra outer tube for extra protection as im told. hahaha....cable tie sesh too.
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7562/img2402rs.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9356/img2400rs.jpg
Cable tie... Lol OEM ghetto ftw.
Damn, the recall papers have been on my desk for about 6 months and I have ignored them.
The hose just blew this weekend making a decent mess at the back of ther engine and smoking up the exhaust.
Booked in on wednesday now for the repair.
How many k's on your car snowcone? And what is your driving style? Just out of interest - I didn't realise this problem had actually affected anyone.
Any CL9 Euro that is driven daily should have this recall done. It is one of those that will eventually happen. It may not happen now if you don't drive often but in the long run when you hit that magic temperature cycle and the tube is fatigued beyond the point of failure, it blows. Just like what happened to Snowcone.Quote:
Originally Posted by chuboy
I've had mine done already, I was just interested as I didn't know of anyone whose hose had actually failed.
The missus mainly drives it but I think it has just clocked up 100,000Quote:
Originally Posted by chuboy
Interestingly the dealer didn't have the hose in stock hence having to wait a couple of days for the repair.
Should be back on the road tomorrow.
I was slack and just thought it was a random thing that wasn't going to really happen and Honda were just covering their arse, but it let go at what looks like a join or fitting on top of the valve cover and the oil has nowhere else to go except down the back of the motor onto the exhaust
Car is done and very happy with the service from Macquarie Honda at Gateshead (Newcastle)
They texted me to confirm the booking and then texted me to say the car was done
They cleaned the entire engine bay and the engine looks like new again
Steering pump moaning disturbance started over a season ago, perhaps even when the car was still in manufacturer's guarantee last season. Over the last few weeks the disturbance has been occasionally more powerful, and the steering becomes slow especially at low rates of speed.
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Edelmann Power Steering Hose
Beck Arnley Power Steering Hose
Just had mine done a few days ago, took a couple of hours and the mod was done, it now looks exactly the same as TRaNz, cable ties and all.
Gave them special instructions NOT to wash my car... ;)
- HZ
Honda has put out a recognition of around 167,000 Acura TSX sedans to fix a energy guiding line and o-ring gasket which could decline ahead of time. Earlier technology (2004-2008) versions are affected by the issue, which requires the line breaking due to high under hood heat creating the energy guiding substance dripping, getting in touch with the fatigue elements and possibly creating fumes or a fire.Quote:
Originally Posted by shmivic
just a review of the recalls before of the Acura Parts..
I got a third letter from Honda (registered post this time) saying that it's the final time they will be contacting me about the recall. So, I've finally decided to book it in. The dealer told me that I've also got an outstanding headlight recall that they'll do at the same time, not bad service for an 8 year old car.
may i ask when is the headlight recall?Quote:
Originally Posted by seanneko
becasue my headlight have problem
I've called Honda about my recall as I've just purchased a Lux euro 3 months ago. They told me that it's been done by the previous owner. However i cant shake the feeling that somethings up with my car. When the car's Idleing, if i turn the steering wheel a little, i can hear a very low tractor sound coming from the motor (excuse my noobness). And lately when i've been getting out of the car, there's a bit of a bad smell coming from underneath the driver side? Any ideas what these symptoms could be?
Just booked in my power steering hose to be done with Honda dealer at Warwick farm, spoke to a man name Mick and he seems very helpful. He even mention that there's a head light clip service that would be done in the same day too.
This is exactly what's happening with mine, 05 Lux.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5tH SiN
I noticed some smoke aswell as the smell. It's the power steering hose (i think) that goes over the engine, it's leaking fluid onto the exhaust which smokes it up. The leak is visible.
I'll have to call Honda and ask them if mine is available for recall, otherwise i'll get my mechanic to have a look.
How do you check if the power steering hose has been done?
I am looking to buy a car and was unsure if it has been done or not and it doesn't appear in the service manual..
Are there also any other recalls I should be aware of or would I be best off calling my local honda dealer?
It is a 2004 Honda Accord Euro Luxury ..VIN Starts with JHMCL96804C2
There should be an extra outer tube for protection. Originally didnt have it. Just see the previous page, you will understand.
Recalls are issued for safety reasons in Australia. The system relies on owners to have them done to their cars. Think of the poor sod who is looking to buy one second hand and not knowing if all recalls have been done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowcone
Is there an easy way to determine if my recently purchased 2006 Accord Euro (Luxury) has had this done? If not, i'm not sure where I can get it done as the nearest Honda dealer a good few hours away. Is it critical that I get this done? Cheers.
If you actually just call your local honda service center and ask to have the car done under recall. They'll ask for your VIN# and that's how they know if yours has been done or not.
I probably did mine 2010 and I paid around 500 bucks and I sold a car .... Can't I get refund ??
I don't think they will give you a refund for getting it done somewhere else. The recall is a cost that they take into consideration by doing the work themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by yahopjh
hey all, I only bought my 04 lux a couple of years ago, and I'm not sure if this recall was ever actioned on my car, is there any way to check? and if it hasn't been done would I still be able to get it done?