I just keeping using 98ron, probably cause that is what I always use. Its back at the dealer today getting the other issues fixed. I just keep mentioning the engine rattles still...
welcome to honda, sorry to hear about your problem... but please read the sticky at the start of the euro page and next time place [CU2] infront of your threads... thankyou
1.Please take your Euro to your dealer first.
2.Then submit your concern through the Honda Web site using your (VIN)
The content of th email was promising and hopeful.
I have spoken to Mr. Ken Sheppard on Friday 23/1/09 on mobile.
he also sent this e-mail to me.
Further to our phone conversation relating to the operational sound in your Honda Accord Euro, we wish to advise the following.
As you are aware the condition with your vehicle has not been assessed by the dealer as yet and therefore we are unable to confirm whether or not the condition you are experiencing is similar to some isolated reports we have received previously.
These reports are in regard to an engine operational sound, which is linked to fuel quality/specification and the electronic emissions management system, has been confirm to be from a combustion sound taking place after the programmed ignition, namely a “post combustion noise”.
As this condition takes place after the programmed ignition and with the piston on its downward stroke, there is no detrimental force or impact within the engine in your vehicle.
We appreciate this sound causes concern to some owners and as a result Honda Motors has been working on the matter and anticipates we will have a revised management program available for customer vehicles around mid to late February.
Regards
HONDA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Ken Sheppard
Client Relations Specialist
Customer Services
Also if you are running in your car remember to give it some.
The Euro engine will most likely loosen up after a few thounsand clicks.
With mine it all comes together nicely at 4,000RPM____ Yooo Mama...
That's why i bought the bloody thing.
Anyhow i sincerely wish all of you the very best and try not to let it kill
you through worry.
It doesnt make sence, why isn't it happening to Manual owners? Its the same engine lol!
Perhaps the auto gearbox isnt aligned/mounted properly and causing a imbalance through the crank. (/random guess)
This IS happening to manual owners. My wife and I both have 09 TSX's with manyal gearboxes (Canada) and they both ping while hard accelerating in any gear as soon as you hit about 3800. They also had to replace the oild pump in my wifes car for excessive whistling sound. That took seven months to diagnose and repair.
May08 build Euro Standard 6MT. (BP Ultimate98 fuel always)
Thought Id just report that under same driving conditions with 98fuel, the 'ping-like' sound seems less frequent recently, the Euro is now approaching 4000kms. Will be interesting to see the Honda fix for this problem which has recently been reported as a 'post ignition' sound.
May08 build Euro Standard 6MT. (BP Ultimate98 fuel always)
Thought Id just report that under same driving conditions with 98fuel, the 'ping-like' sound seems less frequent recently, the Euro is now approaching 4000kms. Will be interesting to see the Honda fix for this problem which has recently been reported as a 'post ignition' sound.
Thanks Chris
My Euro was looked at by the HTO (head tech officer) at Capital Honda canberra.
He heard the noise.
Yes Honda Australia is waiting for a correction at the end of February.
Im very happy with the car and im hopeful this will be resolved in due time.
Unfortunately it has caused worry / anxiety to those owners who have this issue.
Originally Posted by DBH
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