NEW 2009 Euro Luxury Auto Pinging

**Spock1au** · 15-09-2009 10:50 PM

Got a call from my dealer today to tell me that my car had arrived so I dropped in to take it for a drive as I'm not officially taking delivery until Oct 12th.
Happy to report that there was no sign of any noise. Mine is a MY2010 so it's probably had the fix applied.
Also happy to report that the rear parcel shelf is now black.

**VIDSEURO** · 16-09-2009 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Type R Positive

happy to hear about your win mate.
can you feel anything different about your car and its performance?

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OK there is no drop in performance at all, the car feels very smooth through the gears.
Im actually no longer concerned about the noise
as it is no longer a problem...

I have covered 10K and the motor can only get better.
Im not sure if any Auto owners have issues with sluggish performance
all i can report is that the manual does it's job extremely well, when it hits 4000 rpm

my trip to the gold coast next week will give me ample time to monitor consumption and speed in overtaking.
I will post some stuff to you guys after that....
The euro kicks arso in the looks dept...

**ozscott** · 16-09-2009 01:59 PM

...mine is a MY2010 and my dealer service manager (who I have known for a long time) says mine and all 2010's do not have the fix.

Cheers

**SPQR** · 16-09-2009 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Type R Positive

If you havent heard it, you're all sweet.

Or deaf. lol.

**praja6** · 16-09-2009 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by SPQR

Or deaf. lol.

I talked with one of the Honda dealer here in Sydney(as i am looking to purchase new model), he said the pinging issue mostly with 2008 built and My09 in 09 built. He said they are calling customers got the affected euro to upgrade the software.

He said in My10 model the pinging issue is fixed from factory.

I hope what he said is true....

**mikhaelnen** · 17-09-2009 09:24 AM

I have been told the same from the dealer, the MY10 don't have the pinging issue.

However, I do hear some sound from the engine when accelerating, usually above 2000 rpm, not sure whether is the post combustion sound. Will be in for 1st service tomorrow, will let them to check that.

**BatRambo** · 17-09-2009 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by mikhaelnen

I have been told the same from the dealer, the MY10 don't have the pinging issue.

However, I do hear some sound from the engine when accelerating, usually above 2000 rpm, not sure whether is the post combustion sound. Will be in for 1st service tomorrow, will let them to check that.

If its like a rattle noise, 99% is the pinging issue. Moreover 08, 09 and '10 models coming out of the factory with the issue. Dont worry, just ask the service to check it and they will fix it in future

**09euro23** · 18-09-2009 04:08 PM

FYI - havent been on this site for a couple months - Called Honda on monday complaining again about the pinging as they initially said it would be all sortted by July / August. Got a call on Wednesday saying the 'kit' was now in store for my car (i was on a list for the fix since march this year)... took the car in for 1/2 day on Thurs... now runs extremely well, ultra quite and smooth. Better than when picked up new!! Not a sound from the engine and no sign of pinging whatsoever! They tell me they changed the knock sensor and reprogrammed the computer. They also tested my fuel to double check i was running on premium!! (cheeky buggers)

Most importantly, there is no difference in power and/or fuel consumption!.... If your car is pinging, CALL HONDA and demand the fix - they are now capable of making your car run HEAPS better!!! Keep on their back - if you dont call them, they wont call you! Cheers...

**SPQR** · 18-09-2009 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by 09euro23

....They also tested my fuel to double check i was running on premium!! (cheeky buggers).

I'd like to see them do that: More like bluffers. The test for the Research Octane Number (RON) requires a special single cylinder test engine that is very expensive and tends to be owned by car manufacturers and engineering departments of some Universities. I doubt a humble dealership would own one or have ready access to one.

It reminded my of a local dealership who used to go racing at the local raceway just so they could spy on which of their customers were racing their cars and then telling them that their warranty was void. Legally all rubbish as they would need to establish that any damage was actually caused by the customer's actions.

**mikhaelnen** · 19-09-2009 12:37 AM

Have my car in for 1st service today, confirm that my MY10 model have the pinging problem. Booked in to have the "kit" installed aka FIX next Thursday, because they have to order the parts from Honda.

Don't know about Honda, but my dealer is taking this problem very seriously and they are really doing a good job. So, i'm happy

**nxn75u** · 19-09-2009 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by mikhaelnen

Have my car in for 1st service today, confirm that my MY10 model have the pinging problem. Booked in to have the "kit" installed aka FIX next Thursday, because they have to order the parts from Honda.

Don't know about Honda, but my dealer is taking this problem very seriously and they are really doing a good job. So, i'm happy

which dealership you went to if i may ask? pm me would be fine too