My car has 19,500 km on it, pinging all the way. I agree with the posts here about the superior aesthetics, interior etc of the Euro but in all honesty, if I knew last July what I know now about the pinging, I would have bought a Mazda 6. And that's saying a lot because at the time I didn't think the Mazda 6 could hold a candle to the Euro. My brother in law bought a Mazda 6 recently and although I prefer most things about the Euro, it is lovely sitting in his car and hearing the engine purr with no ping.
I posted the following question couple weeks ago previously but I think it got overlooked because discussion deviated into the subject of lubricants. So I decided to post my question again:
I bought a brand new Accord Euro Luxury Navigation in late january this year. I have clocked about 2,300Km with no problems. However, about 10 days ago for the first time I noticed a strange popping noise coming from the back of the car. The noise did not re-occur until last night when I heard the same noise again.
I am sure that the noise came from the muffler tube on the left. It sounded like a "pop" inside a metallic tube.
Does this sound to any of you, like the pinging noise that everybody is talking about? (I hope you say no)
I posted the following question couple weeks ago previously but I think it got overlooked because discussion deviated into the subject of lubricants. So I decided to post my question again:
I bought a brand new Accord Euro Luxury Navigation in late january this year. I have clocked about 2,300Km with no problems. However, about 10 days ago for the first time I noticed a strange popping noise coming from the back of the car. The noise did not re-occur until last night when I heard the same noise again.
I am sure that the noise came from the muffler tube on the left. It sounded like a "pop" inside a metallic tube.
Does this sound to any of you, like the pinging noise that everybody is talking about? (I hope you say no)
that's the undocumented afterburner... hehe.. sounds like your fuel is too rich and 'exploding' in the muffler/cat.
April 22nd 2009. No advice from Honda still for the fix for the Euro 2009 pinging problem.
Now done 10,000 piniging kilometers and owned the car for 7 unpleasurable months.
Hondas lack of action to fix this problem in 7 months.Doesnt this say to you its not just a minor problem. Anyone interested in becoming part of a class action against Honda for their lack of attention to this manufacturer created fault. Remember when you drove the demostrator vehicle before purchase did it have an engine pinging noise.
Ill bet it didnt. And when you drove your supplied new vehicle home did it then have an engine pinging noise. Ill bet it did. Does this sound like a second hand car sales trichk to you. Remember your car is depreciating the longer you hold on to it. Since Honda are not prioritizing a fix doesnt it go witout saying you cannot sell your vehicle until it is fixed even if you wanted to. Get involved in a class action. As individuals they can divide and seperate as a group we before a force to be dealt with. Contact me at jbowly@tpg.com.au if you want action
Further to our previous correspondence we have just received some good news in relation to the software countermeasure.
Honda Japan has conducted extensive field testing to evaluate the countermeasure software under conditions in this country. As a result we have received confirmation that the software update is ready for release and that it will enhance the combustion sound. However, Honda Japan has also advised that in conjunction with the software upgrade a revised engine knock sensor is to be installed and both actions will need to be carried out at the same time.
These knock sensors are being fast tracked for manufacture and we will be in a position to attend to your vehicle as soon as possible around June/July at which time we will arrange for you to be contacted via your Honda dealer.
Meanwhile we do appreciate your cooperation while investigations have taken place.
Regards
HONDA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Ken Sheppard
Client Relations Specialist
Customer Services
MMMM sounds more promising, but they need to make an official announcement about the problem and the newest solution.
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If the little men in white lab coats have done their job
then we will have a winner.
If not Honda Australia have a shyte car....
Im positively hopeful and look forward to this problem being resolved.
Maybe one of you pingers can blow a motor and blame it on the ping.
Further to our previous correspondence we have just received some good news in relation to the software countermeasure.
Honda Japan has conducted extensive field testing to evaluate the countermeasure software under conditions in this country. As a result we have received confirmation that the software update is ready for release and that it will enhance the combustion sound. However, Honda Japan has also advised that in conjunction with the software upgrade a revised engine knock sensor is to be installed and both actions will need to be carried out at the same time.
These knock sensors are being fast tracked for manufacture and we will be in a position to attend to your vehicle as soon as possible around June/July at which time we will arrange for you to be contacted via your Honda dealer.
Meanwhile we do appreciate your cooperation while investigations have taken place.
Regards
HONDA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Ken Sheppard
Client Relations Specialist
Customer Services
Thanks for the update VIDSEURO!
Interesting wording they use. Also, if it's not a pining issue why does there need to be a revised knock sensor installed?
I'm looking forward to further information on this because I freaking hate the ping sound, I haven't driven my Euro for 2-3 weeks because of this.
I took delivery of a Luxury Auto on 19/12/08 and have experienced the annoying Pinging sound since 200kms. Have now done 7,000kms and the problem just keeps getting worse. Dealer acknowledged noise at first service early January, and said a fix would be available later that month. 3 months later and I've received absolutely no communication/update from dealer or Honda Australia. Have posted a strongly worded complaint via Honda website tonight.
Love everything else about the car, just sick of the crappy noise!! Sounds like a 15 year old Magna
I had Luxury Auto since mid March, has done 1800kms and have the same annoying mettalic rattle from engine bay. The service deppartments of the dealerships are aware and can only say a fix is on the way. Everyone that I have spoken with about the problem say that it's not doing any damage. Not overly reassured by these comments. Spoke to a customer service person from Honda this wek and he said that they are currently working on a solution which involves them replacing a component and then re-calibrating the software. Won't be available until July 09. He said that it was only affecting a small percentage of Euros. Don't beieve this is correct. Disappointed that the 2008 COTY has these fundamental flaws/defects. Really not good enough Honda, especially if you want to considered against the European cars like Audi, BMW, SAAB etc. Interested to hear what other Euro driver think.
Hi Joystick, Feel much the sames as you. Not overly impressed by this annoying pinging from the engine bay. The noise was never in any of the demos's I tried. Maybe Honda had a batch of problematic cars to off load in their Jan/Feb sales? My car also has a seat sensor that has come adrift from the padding and distorting the front seat leather. Have had some annoying problems with my last two Hondas and they are currently really testing my loyalty. I think they take far to long to address the issues raised by their customers.
Originally Posted by bk212
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