I'm with the last poster... excellent forums! I just purchased my first Accord at the end of July... got a good deal on an off-lease model. There are so many little things about it that I had NO IDEA of, until I found this forum! Many thanks!

Yeah i knew about all this! :lmao:
Owners manuel was read the DAY i bought it. :thmsup:

This might already be noticed by someone, but just last night, after 8 months, I noticed that when you lock out the power windows, the little lights on the switches go off.

pretty cool,
Eric

On the Tundra:

Auto Headlights
Several LEDs for ambient lighting
power rear window
Power Adjustable steering wheel
MPA/WMA 12 speaker JBL system
Aux imput for MP3

There are a few more...but I'll mention them later.

Great thread.....I noticed this today on wife's 07 Accord. When you turn parking lights on, high beam indicator light is visible but not real bright....when you turn on headlights, high beam indicator light disappears.
This is nice since the green "lights on " indicator on the instrument cluster is on for both parking and headlights.

The dim high beam indicator is to indicate the Daytime Running Lights are on. (I think the DRL are the high beams on low).

It is a nice feature! - Also, I'm sooo glad Honda hasn't added speed sensors to the stereo. In my C240, you floor it, and suddenly the stereo thinks you're at a freakin concert and need it on full blast.




Funny that the OE's market this as a feature...some of the vehicles I have seen with this is added it as a result of poor NVH...

1. That the gas tank is plastic, so it will never, ever, rusts!

2. If you hit " front defrost/defog" which gets the A/C going and the fan speed at full blast, you can get back to the orginal ventilation settings by hitting the "front defrost/defog" button again, i.e. no need to use the mode control to cycle through the various settings to get back to the particular mode and fan speed you were in.

I don't remember seeing it here (or if it would be considered a surprise), but when you power on the radio and immediately lower the volume, it lowers the volume all the way down. I find it useful for the times when I turn on my car and remember I left the volume pretty high.

wow excellent thread, thanks so much guys! i just bought my 07 accord coupe ex-L last week, and im so excited to go outside and test all this new stuff i just learned about!

<3

A daily wash is required to keep the car clean when you buy the color black :P

Was that a surprise?:dunno:

The dark colors DO look best when washed daily, but I don't have the time. I get teased enough for how often I'm out there. :)

lol not easy to wash a car everyday, i think im going to set my schedule to about twice a week, if not less :-/

Just position your yard sprinkler on the side of the house aiming at your car, and put it on a timer... LOL you will have that 'wet look' all the time! rofl!

the trunk space is huge, i can crawl inside and still have room for 2 more people, btw, that safety release hatch inside the trunk is very handy, i love how i can open the trunk from my key

How can I get my windows to roll down with the key fob? I own a 03 accord sedan EX-L with Navi and I live in AZ rolling down the windows before getting into a black leather car would be nice.

Hold down the unlock button

I tried this with my '03 EX-L NAV and it did not work. :dunno:

I tried this with my '03 EX-L NAV and it did not work. :dunno:

Your batteries may be weak.

Lock the car. Wait 3 secs.

Unlock once, then press again quickly and hold down. All the doors will unlock and the windows will begin to roll down. Hold it until they're open to you're desired preference.

Report back!

Your batteries may be weak.

Lock the car. Wait 3 secs.

Unlock once, then press again quickly and hold down. All the doors will unlock and the windows will begin to roll down. Hold it until they're open to you're desired preference.

Report back!

It worked!! Very cool, and thanks for your help. I must not have been pushing it quickly enough.

It worked!! Very cool, and thanks for your help. I must not have been pushing it quickly enough.


I love this feature..

I often do it just to wacth from afar as people scratch their heads in confusion... my son laughs as well!!!

I love the fact my Accord STARTS when I want it too.........is that a nice surprise?

Well, I guess it is when you have been down the Dodge/Chrysler/GM road like I have.............:(

'05 AV6 Coupe, purchased in December '07

the good
1. After our wheel upgrade, still bunches of clearance.
2. During the suspension upgrade it was the first car of mine that I've modified that wasn't rusty.
3. My wife liked the wisper quiet at all times. Me?
4. V2 upgrade: I like the new sound under my right foot, My wife?
5. Ours came with an personal media (1/8" plug) adapter. Instant I-tunes.
6. Sound system was much better than I expected.
7. Strangly sized wipers that clean much more of the glass than expected

The iffy
1. 2 out of the last three cars has had sport shift, We should have bought a 6 sp so I can play "race car"
2. We stuggle with dash light brightness, to bright at night, not bright enough at dusk or morning. I'm always playing with it.
3. Wife is 5'3" im 6'4" memory seat positions anyone? Again, I'm always playing with it.
4. Paying full list for parts at the dealer for DIY stuff. Never again.

How much do I like it overall? About 12 coats of hand wax much.

thanks for the info about the window trick ;)

Had my first opportunity to really "thrash it" around the other day, my AT transmission/engine controller did what? Forced a shift at red line and detuned the engine the split second between shifts, instantly picking up as soon as second and third gear hooked up. No Slushy Slippy feeling under full acceleration. Thats Nice. Any idiot could drive this car quickly.

I did notice that the temperature reading can be changed, just hold the reset lever in for a few seconds and then it should be able to be adjusted.

Apologies if this is a repost.

Wouldn't consider these nice suprises but...

-The way the drivers door rattles when I play my music too loud! :thumbsdow

-My floor heat doesn't work very well. I could generate more heat by rubbing my feet together! :mad:

-I can't seem to toggle between the track number and track time on the CD player without pressing fast forward button. I don't like how it displays just the CD number and track number.

-The XM doesn't scroll titles and names; which means that you only get some of the music info.

-You can still get stuck in snow with VSC on while driving...I should stick to paved roads...

Can't really think of any suprises so far, since I sat in my car for quite a while when I first bought it, fiddling with everything I could get my hands on. :dunno:

I really enjoy the feature of putting the windows down with the remote :) , also i enjoy the sound system its really good for a stock system... gas mileage seems pretty good, even with my rough driving style... has a nice sophisticated look, the coupe is not too sporty, but also has a nice little touch

the bad : noticing a couple rattles (nothing major as of yet)


After owning it for a few months, i love my accord! :)

i like how when you have the intermittent wiper setting all the way to low... when you speed it the wipers go faster and when you come to a stop they go slow again... i also like the little light next to the homelink that lights up on the shifter. and i LOVE how the windows go down using the keyless entry thing. people always stare at that hahaha

I too thought the little yellow light was pretty cool. I knew about most other features but I couldn't figure out what the yellow light was for. Then when I got in at night I noticed the glow on the shifter. Fantastic idea. I even said to my wife ... leave it to Honda to think of such a small detail.

I was not aware of the window switch lights going off when the doors are locked.

Oh, the trunk release inside the trunk was also a very nice surprise. Man, I'm glad I found this forum!

I think the reason could be that they might have had to add another button to the remote. They could have used lock, but you don't always want the car to lock when you want to roll up the windows. On the other hand, if you're rolling down all the windows on your brand new Accord, you better not be walking away from it lol.

That brings up another cool feature I didn't know about. If you roll down all the windows with the remote and not open the door soon enough the doors will automatically lock and presumably the starter will be immobilized. I also like being able to close the sunroof with the car off.

I've had the car now for what, almost 5 years and one small item on my Accord is finally appreciated.

I noticed over the weekend that my son had used the windshield washers during the week sometime with the Maxima he drives. How did I know?... because washer fluid had dribbled out of the spray heads on the hood and then ran down halfway... drying into a streak. It got me to thinking.:scratch:

Ever since I have been driving Japanese cars (1988) they have all had those washer "nostrils" on the hood (as much as I can remember). This includes the Pathfinder and Maxima in our garage today. But the Accord has the washer outlets located at the base of the windshield. No "nostrils" to stick out on the smooth hood (no wax to toothbrush from around those buggers), and no dribble left on the hood to leave spots/run marks. Nice.:thmsup:

I know it's not a new idea, but it does keep things from getting any messier. Most cars today (including other Hondas) are still using the nostrils. Me thinks others will follow Honda's lead back to a neater spray washer. A no-brainer as they say.

What's old is new again!:)

I just purchased an 06 Accord LX 4cyl, AT for my wife. I must say, I am going to check out some of the things I learned by reading this. I have had the car only a week and already love the way it handles and accelerates. Not bad at all for a 4-banger automatic.

No "nostrils" to stick out on the smooth hood (no wax to toothbrush from around those buggers), and no dribble left on the hood to leave spots/run marks. Nice.:thmsup:

What's old is new again!:)


I loved these most of the time. They have A HUGE downside though. When the car is parked in the snow, the snow/ice get's packed down into that area of the windshield. Sometimes you are unable to get the ice out of there and then then nostrils don't work. Not cool while driving up I-70 in a snow storm.


I hate them in the winter, but loved them when it came time to wax. Honda needs to put a heater strip in there so the ice will melt when you have the defroster on.

This really old thread just popped up again, and since I was one of the original posters to it way back in 2003, thought I'd post my thoughts on my now 5 year old 2003 Accord LX 4-cyl.

1). It paid for :banana: (For more than a year now!)

2). The only problem has been warping front brake rotors. I fixed it myself with a set of Rasbestos slotted rotors, no more warping.

3). 70,000 miles and still running the OEM tires! They are holding up well, but have always been a tad noisy.

4). Front Brake Pads average 20,000-25,000 miles, rear brakes are still original.

5). It is still a really nice looking car!

6). 500+ miles per tank (35 mpg) on the highway averaging 75-80mph! I love leaving Los Angeles, filling up once in Arizona, then one more time in New Mexico and then having plenty of gas when I reach my Dad's house in Lubbock, Texas!

Only thing I would like to change is to get rid of the center console so my right knee has some place to go! I'm 6'5" with a 34" inseam and I can get mighty uncomfortable after 500-1,000 miles in the drivers seat.

I really enjoy reading all the posts.......I will be getting my accord this weekend.
Quick question, does the back seat drop/fold down so I can carry big objects?
sorry fergot to mention the year 06-07

Yes your can fold down the seat back to open it up or you can just open up a small door hidden behind the center armrest for smaller objects to come through. At least that is the way it is on my 4 door...

I found out I had ABS. Never had it in any of my previous cars, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of not sliding (completely) into an intersection.

Also, I didn't know my car shows titles on XM radio which I found very useful, now I see myself distracted from driving and write down the artists that I like.

I noticed the other day that if you have the Ebrake engaged (at least one click) and put the car drive (or actually move the car, I can't remember) the car will beep at you (similiar to the headlight on beep).

Yea, I found-out about that eBrake warning feature a couple of months ago myself. I haven't done it since :p

I don't know if it was mentioned, but when you start the car, if you just lightly turn the volume knob to the left, it will automatically mute the music for you. So if the volume was blasting at 20 when you shut your car off, just turn the knob slightly to the left just before the radio comes-on after starting the car, and the volume will go to 0.

Can someone tell me how to use the remote window open feature, I can't find anything in the manual. Thanks. I have a 2004 Accord CTDI if that helps.

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2). The only problem has been warping front brake rotors. I fixed it myself with a set of Rasbestos slotted rotors, no more warping.

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Can you give me more info on your Rasbestos rotors? What kind of pads are you running? On my 99, I'm about to have to replace the rotors all the way around and would like to try something better to counter the warping effect.

Thanks!

Can someone tell me how to use the remote window open feature, I can't find anything in the manual. Thanks. I have a 2004 Accord CTDI if that helps.

I have the '08 but i would imagine its the same thing...Hit unlock on your keyless entry and than hit it again, but this time hold it until all the windows roll down to the desireable level (including the sunroof).

Its kind of cool but I havent used it as much as I should.

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2). The only problem has been warping front brake rotors. I fixed it myself with a set of Rasbestos slotted rotors, no more warping.

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Can you give me more info on your Rasbestos rotors? What kind of pads are you running? On my 99, I'm about to have to replace the rotors all the way around and would like to try something better to counter the warping effect.

Thanks!

I did the upgrade in 2005, this is what I wrote down on my Service Record:

Rabestos drilled and slotted rotors Part #STS96711L & Part #STS96711R $89 each

New front brake pads Raybestos Quiet Stop PGD914QS $46 set

Purchased at Kragen Auto Supply

On the Sedan, 8 drink holders. Nuff said!

I have the '08 but i would imagine its the same thing...Hit unlock on your keyless entry and than hit it again, but this time hold it until all the windows roll down to the desireable level (including the sunroof).

Its kind of cool but I havent used it as much as I should.

Thanks for the info, hope it works on my car, just for the posing factor!

I have the '08 but i would imagine its the same thing...Hit unlock on your keyless entry and than hit it again, but this time hold it until all the windows roll down to the desireable level (including the sunroof).

Its kind of cool but I havent used it as much as I should.I learn something everyday!!!:thmsup:

A nice surpise for me is that after four years I have only had to add oil once and that was during break in which was expected.

This thread was tiring to go through lol

It's been great though, learning all the things I should check if (when) I get my Accord.

Oh I really hope the sunvisor extension is true. I had the pull out mini extender in my CL and miss it so much when fighting off the blazing Arizona sun in the afternoon in my Accord. I'm going outside right now to try it. Fingers crossed!!!

Yes, it's true!!! 1 year with it and had no idea. I love this forum!!!

by far my favorite 2 surprises have been rolling down the windows from the remote (not really necessary, but still cool to show off!) and the pinlight which shines down on the console area (the light combined with the slick radio display make this car look SO luxurious at night!)

if only my '05 accord had heated mirrors and an aux audio input this car would be perfect.

Also, I didn't know my car shows titles on XM radio which I found very useful, now I see myself distracted from driving and write down the artists that I like.

Haha, yeah, I always use the voice recorder on my blackberry to note the name of a good song that comes on. I noticed that when I'm playing a CD, I can hold the title button down for a few seconds and the display will show the remainder of the title that it couldn't fit on one screen .. is there any way to get this to happen on XM?

the windows go down if you hold/press unlock on your remote too many times or too long, kind of annoying, but on the plus side i like the center arm rest sliding extention that i just found out about two minutes ago

This thread is great!
What I found out :thumbsup:

1. Windows go down with key fob/Go up with key in keyhole
2. Sliding extension on center arm rest and sun visors
3. Exterior parkers and brake lamp Lights stay on for 15 secs feature when lock or unlock button is pressed on key fob
4. Steering wheel not only goes up and down but also in and out ...
5. Map light is neat but still cant figure out how to adjust brightness
6. Dash lights can be adjusted by trip knob
7. Outside temp by turning trip knob to right
8. Cup holders on sides of door (in corner)
9. Driver seat on EX V6 heats back and bottom, passenger just bottom
10. Hold CD button than press to load or eject all 6 discs in cd changer

And just found this one out, def a nice lil surprise!!
11. In Navi menu setup choose max for guidance mode and it will say the street names!!

I was really surprised at how well the audio system performs. The bass and treble are plenty loud without them even being at max. and the volume is also very loud. On the freeway my volume isn't even at half and it's already good. The interior is also very quiet when driving. One thing i had to get used to was the quiet engine.

One thing i do wish my Accord has would be an automatic lock when i start the car or get going, and an automatic unlock when i shut the car off. I know there's a device you can buy that will make your locks automatic, but I'm on an budget, just something I gotta get used to I guess :dunno:

One thing i do wish my Accord has would be an automatic lock when i start the car or get going, and an automatic unlock when i shut the car off. I know there's a device you can buy that will make your locks automatic, but I'm on an budget, just something I gotta get used to I guess :dunno:

I second that, in my old vw I never even thought twice, now when I am cruising on the highway and look over I realize my doors aren't locked ... :paranoid:

Ok you made me look. backlit steering wheel controls were a suprise.

I have 2004 EX-L coupe 4-cyl with no navigation.
My steering wheel controls have no backlight, they are completely dark.
Is this a standard feature which is broken on mine or it is an option?

This thread is great!
What I found out :thumbsup:

1. Windows go down with key fob/Go up with key in keyhole
2. Sliding extension on center arm rest and sun visors
3. Exterior parkers and brake lamp Lights stay on for 15 secs feature when lock or unlock button is pressed on key fob
4. Steering wheel not only goes up and down but also in and out ...
5. Map light is neat but still cant figure out how to adjust brightness
6. Dash lights can be adjusted by trip knob
7. Outside temp by turning trip knob to right
8. Cup holders on sides of door (in corner)
9. Driver seat on EX V6 heats back and bottom, passenger just bottom
10. Hold CD button than press to load or eject all 6 discs in cd changer

And just found this one out, def a nice lil surprise!!
11. In Navi menu setup choose max for guidance mode and it will say the street names!!


I absolutely hate to say it, but more than half of those features were introduced to the mid-size (and compact) car class back with the introduction of the 1998 Passat and 1999 Jetta. The key in the door for windows, the pinpoint map light that shines to the console, the outside temp indicator, the sliding arm rest and sunvisors. heated seats, telescoping steering wheel, the parking brake beep, heated exterior mirrors, rear seat headrests, curtain airbags, etc. They are all just things I noticed when I got my 7th gen Accord that should have been on the 6th gen. Honda was a bit late with adding these features, and still didn't get some right, like the non-existant illumination of the steering wheel controls (VW has a button that allows you to cycle them on or off). This was just a cost-cutting omission, and a bad one at that.

The one thing I appreciate from Honda is the delay off headlights, something VW didn't offer until 2005 (unacceptable). It's very nice to walk up to your car in a dark parking lot and illuminate the lights from farther away. I like this feature so much I'm thinking of buying an exorbitantly-priced retrofit for the Passat to enable it. BUT, I do love the guages of the Accord, the way they light up when you open the door, adds a lot of class in my opinion. Then you have the navigation system. Call me a sucker for having a big ole screen (and one that I can command with my voice :) ).

I absolutely hate to say it, but more than half of those features were introduced to the mid-size (and compact) car class back with the introduction of the 1998 Passat and 1999 Jetta. The key in the door for windows, the pinpoint map light that shines to the console, the outside temp indicator, the sliding arm rest and sunvisors. heated seats, telescoping steering wheel, the parking brake beep, heated exterior mirrors, rear seat headrests, curtain airbags, etc. They are all just things I noticed when I got my 7th gen Accord that should have been on the 6th gen. Honda was a bit late with adding these features, and still didn't get some right, like the non-existant illumination of the steering wheel controls (VW has a button that allows you to cycle them on or off). This was just a cost-cutting omission, and a bad one at that.

I have learned that Honda is often LAST to add what some would consider necessary things. I don't know if its the "wait to see if its reliable" or what, but Honda is behind even GM in a lot of areas. maybe Honda thinks engines and transmissions built well trumps a lot of gizmos, I don't know.........:dunno:

Just rambling on, but there are only 3 colors I like in the 8th Gen, basque red, black, or silver. All the rest look bad..........:yes:

How do you roll the windows down with the fob?
I have an 03 with Navi.

Hold the unlock button down after all the doors are unlocked.

I'm going to try that when I go to feed the meter in the next 20 minutes. Is there a way to roll them all the way up too?

Forgive me if its in a prior post, I dont see it.

I have 2004 EX-L coupe 4-cyl with no navigation.
My steering wheel controls have no backlight, they are completely dark.
Is this a standard feature which is broken on mine or it is an option?

No, they just failed to light it up. Maybe honda thought it would be distracting.

I don't remember if the lighted steering wheel controls began is '04 or '05:dunno:

We added them to mine. There's a whole thread about it.

No, the windows will not go back up with the key. Handy feature in the heat though.... As I walk up to my parked car when out & about, I roll down all the windows & let the hot air out. Start the car & roll them up as I buckle in. It sure makes less work for the AC!

I've used the windows to let nearby people know the car isn't alone when they're too close.... especially kids. I don't want finger prints!! raff, I agree, it's a nifty feature!!

how do I activate this window thing?

Hold the unlock button on you key down after the doors are unlocked. The windows go down. (not up) Should be on about page 92 of your owner's manual.

Hold the unlock button on you key down after the doors are unlocked. The windows go down. (not up)

good to know :D

well somebody forgot to take the CD's out of the CD changer when they traded in the car.. I found a Hannah Montana CD and an Amy Winehouse CD!

I'm sure they'll miss them.... but I'm not sure that qualifies for a "nice" surprise!:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Not a fan, myself.

I'm sure they'll miss them.... but I'm not sure that qualifies for a "nice" surprise!:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Not a fan, myself.

I kept the Amy Winehouse CD :thmsup:

Yea, I like how I can roll the windows down and open the sun roof with my key remote. I also like the safety features with the windows. If the auto window button is hit and your arm or dog's head is sticking out the window, the window will go back down automatically.

I absolutely hate to say it, but more than half of those features were introduced to the mid-size (and compact) car class back with the introduction of the 1998 Passat and 1999 Jetta. The key in the door for windows, the pinpoint map light that shines to the console, the outside temp indicator, the sliding arm rest and sunvisors. heated seats, telescoping steering wheel, the parking brake beep, heated exterior mirrors, rear seat headrests, curtain airbags, etc. They are all just things I noticed when I got my 7th gen Accord that should have been on the 6th gen. Honda was a bit late with adding these features, and still didn't get some right, like the non-existant illumination of the steering wheel controls (VW has a button that allows you to cycle them on or off). This was just a cost-cutting omission, and a bad one at that.

The one thing I appreciate from Honda is the delay off headlights, something VW didn't offer until 2005 (unacceptable)

Umm, I appreciate the quality and reliability of a Honda over a VW any day (I've owned Jetta and a Golf, so I know firsthand). ;)

I second that, in my old vw I never even thought twice, now when I am cruising on the highway and look over I realize my doors aren't locked ... :paranoid:


Actually there are settings that will make your accord lock your doors when you reach 15mphs or start your engine. It will also unlock when you put your car in park or when you shut off your engine. Check the manual :thmsup:

Actually there are settings that will make your accord lock your doors when you reach 15mphs or start your engine. It will also unlock when you put your car in park or when you shut off your engine. Check the manual

Now remember I have a 7th Gen, not 8th ... I have yet to see that, but i'll check again, also I have a manual trans so there is no actual putting my car in park...there is using the ebrake, and gear though ...if you can find it for me and its legit for my year than I would appreciate it that much more .. i think alot of people would ... :yes:

Now remember I have a 7th Gen, not 8th ... I have yet to see that, but i'll check again, also I have a manual trans so there is no actual putting my car in park...there is using the ebrake, and gear though ...if you can find it for me and its legit for my year than I would appreciate it that much more .. i think alot of people would ... :yes:

Oh whoops, I keep thinkin that this whole site is an 8th gen accord forum :lmao: I don't know much about 7th gens =x (I found this thread through a search for something)

http://kptechnologies.com/

^^ they have a mod for $50 to auto lock your doors 6 seconds after you start your engine.

I hate ignition controlled locks, too many people lock their keys in their car. I do security systems and remote starts (with keyless entry) all the time, and program that feature off for a reason. Too many people call me up asking how to disable that cuz they locked their keys in their car. Why do you really want your car locked while you are driving anyway. You would have to be a moron to open your door while driving... If you have little kids, that is a different story, in which case you could benefit, but whos to say that your kids won't lock your keys in your car either ;) Just press lock when you put your seatbelt on, after a while it will be second nature!

How do people lock their keys in the car with ignition controlled locks?

How do people lock their keys in the car with ignition controlled locks?

I think he's referring to delayed locks (automatically locks after a certain amount of time). Getting locked out is easy:

1- Unlock vehicle.
2- Get in.
3- Start car.
4- Realize you left something and exit vehicle.
5- Shut door behind you so AC/heat doesn't get out.
6- When you come back, doors are locked.

I think he's referring to delayed locks (automatically locks after a certain amount of time). Getting locked out is easy:

1- Unlock vehicle.
2- Get in.
3- Start car.
4- Realize you left something and exit vehicle.
5- Shut door behind you so AC/heat doesn't get out.
6- When you come back, doors are locked.

oh ok .. good thing Honda's speed-sensitive locks eliminate that .. I find the auto lock and unlock features really useful (but my passengers hate it when I just pull over to let them out without killing the motor so they have to fumble with the lock to open the door)

A couple of neat things:

1) Press and hold the CD/AUX button for 5 seconds, it will turn off the center display. Cool for night driving. Press and hold again, it will turn on. Not sure if this works for NAVI.

I just tried it last night! Thanks!

How in the world did you discover this? I don't think it's in the manual... correct me if I wrong.

Not sure if it's a repeat but my one nice surprise was finding out how fast it was. I knew I was buying a V6 but had no idea it was as powerful as it is.

Not sure if it's a repeat but my one nice surprise was finding out how fast it was. I knew I was buying a V6 but had no idea it was as powerful as it is.

:thmsup: me too .. I remember the test drive being exhilarating and going WOT in 3rd gear still brings a smile to my face 5 months later

:banana: Yes! What you ^said!
If the car was this fast and comfortable and roomy and got 20 mpg, I guess I'd be ok with it, but it gets 25-30 for me all the time so I am in awe of it's greatness:D.
:notworthy Honda

Just got the car and I hadn't read this thread but I accidentally discovered that pinhole light (awesome), the sliding armrest (awesome), and the auto down windows. The windows I found out by accident as I held the button too long and was like WTF just happened. I had to come read this thread to find out about it.

My questions are this. How do I get my lights to auto on and off. Do I just leave them on all the time and the car will shut them off automatically? How do you get the rain sensing wipers? Do I just turn them on INT and drive away only to be suprised when it rains? I am confused by this.

I am pretty happy and very impressed with my Accord after a couple of days of ownership. Makes me wonder why I had never considered one before.

Also, I am surprised how strong the car feels with the AT V6. The throttle is cut between shifts so I could only imagine what it would be like if it was reprogrammed for full throttle shifts (performance wise). That and I read on wikipedia that this engine gets an unpublished but verified additional 10 hp with the use of 91+ octane. So the 240-250hp motor is pretty cool.

:banana: Yes! What you ^said!
If the car was this fast and comfortable and roomy and got 20 mpg, I guess I'd be ok with it, but it gets 25-30 for me all the time so I am in awe of it's greatness:D.
:notworthy Honda


.......could not agree with you more. The Honda engineer's grasp of the fuel efficiency/performance balance is big time impressive to this sailor.

best, ez....

Just got the car and I hadn't read this thread but I accidentally discovered that pinhole light (awesome), the sliding armrest (awesome), and the auto down windows. The windows I found out by accident as I held the button too long and was like WTF just happened. I had to come read this thread to find out about it.

My questions are this. How do I get my lights to auto on and off. Do I just leave them on all the time and the car will shut them off automatically? How do you get the rain sensing wipers? Do I just turn them on INT and drive away only to be suprised when it rains? I am confused by this.

I am pretty happy and very impressed with my Accord after a couple of days of ownership. Makes me wonder why I had never considered one before.

Also, I am surprised how strong the car feels with the AT V6. The throttle is cut between shifts so I could only imagine what it would be like if it was reprogrammed for full throttle shifts (performance wise). That and I read on wikipedia that this engine gets an unpublished but verified additional 10 hp with the use of 91+ octane. So the 240-250hp motor is pretty cool.

Just turn the light stalk to AUTO. You see the little square right above the radio display/nav on the dash? That's a light sensor for the auto headlights.

The wipers aren't rain-sensing, they're "brake-sensing." If you leave it on the slowest intermittent speed, they won't wipe if your foot is on the brake (such as when you're sitting at a stoplight).

The V6 is rated for 271hp at the crank .. so 281 unverified hp with 91 octane.

Just turn the light stalk to AUTO. You see the little square right above the radio display/nav on the dash? That's a light sensor for the auto headlights.

The wipers aren't rain-sensing, they're "brake-sensing." If you leave it on the slowest intermittent speed, they won't wipe if your foot is on the brake (such as when you're sitting at a stoplight).

The V6 is rated for 271hp at the crank .. so 281 unverified hp with 91 octane.

Im in an 04 so the HP is different.

With the auto lights: They don't have any daytime sensors right so if you leave them on and let the car turn them off when you park, they are on all day while you drive correct?

Only the '08 and newer has Auto setting for headlights. The lights will turn off automatically in 15 seconds if you leave the switch on the headlight mode but it doesn't turn on by itself based on ambient lighting.

That's what I thought. Thanks for the clarification.

Oh yeah one other thing. I was happy to see that if I turn the A/C off the auto climate control will still work.

Oh, oops, just assumed you had an 8th gen, which is pretty stupid since this is the 7th gen forum:blush:

another surprise that I did not see here... when the headlights are on, the light in the glove box is on; when the headlights are off, the light in the glove box is off. i have an 04 coupe ex-L... i'm not sure if this is normal

it's normal....

my 93 and 99 accords do it, along with all the other hondas in the family....

The first notch after max illumination on the inside dimmer knob allows you to keep the radio on max lighting while dimming the rest of the dashboard lights! Just found that out today after 2 years.:dunno:

The first notch after max illumination on the inside dimmer knob allows you to keep the radio on max lighting while dimming the rest of the dashboard lights! Just found that out today after 2 years.:dunno:

With the headlights on and the dash at full brightness, if you turn the brightness knob counter-clockwise so they dim down, they will remain at the lower brightness level when the lights are on, and return to full brightness when the lights are off. So when you turn on the headlights, the dash will automatically reduce the brightness level for easier nighttime driving. It's funny when you drive by another Accord at night and the bright dash is illuminating the car because they are unaware of this feature.

If you also set the Nav display for Auto Day/Night, the Nav display will invert to black background with streets in white for easier night driving when you turn on the lights.

Most of the other "surprises" are listed in the manual. Also, when the 2003 Accord was originally released, the Honda webpage explained all of these "surprises" as well.

i dont see the pinhole vent everyone is talking about is there a picture available on here? and i dont have an Auto-headlight toggle not sure what everyone is talking about.

Whats the page for "secrets" in the accord manual

i dont see the pinhole vent everyone is talking about is there a picture available on here? and i dont have an Auto-headlight toggle not sure what everyone is talking about.

Whats the page for "secrets" in the accord manual

What year and model do you have? The pinhole light is by your map lights .. it's a small blue LED. The Auto headlight is a position on the headlight stalk. It will turn your headlights on automatically when it gets dark enough. It also turns your headlights on when you open your doors via the remote at night so you could see your way.

There is no secrets section of the manual .. these are just little features that a lot of people don't know about.

What year and model do you have? The pinhole light is by your map lights .. it's a small blue LED. The Auto headlight is a position on the headlight stalk. It will turn your headlights on automatically when it gets dark enough. It also turns your headlights on when you open your doors via the remote at night so you could see your way.

There is no secrets section of the manual .. these are just little features that a lot of people don't know about.

I drive an:
04 honda accord LX
sedan
4cyl

I dont have that blue led light and i only have 3 positions on the headlight toggle ON - middle - OFF

p.s. Only the v6 models had the 6disc cd changer right? because i have the buttons but none of them work

If you don't see the features then you just don't have them .. not sure if it's related to your model year or trim.

I think EX's and above have 6disc changers

If you car has the ambient light, it's amber.

If you don't see the features then you just don't have them .. not sure if it's related to your model year or trim.

I think EX's and above have 6disc changers

06-07 LX SE adds 6disc-Alloys-Radio Controls.

My late model 05 EX doesnt have DRL's or Auto headlights. I think only the EX-L's had those features. I really miss my auto lights and outside temp display coming from a 1999 regal. You would think a 2005 honda would have Auto and DRL. Having an EX thats not even close to the lower models DX LX. But yeah... It's a Honda.. If I wanted a Smooth, Quiet, feature loaded car.. I would have bought another Buick.

06-07 LX SE adds 6disc-Alloys-Radio Controls.

My late model 05 EX doesnt have DRL's or Auto headlights. I think only the EX-L's had those features. I really miss my auto lights and outside temp display coming from a 1999 regal. You would think a 2005 honda would have Auto and DRL. Having an EX thats not even close to the lower models DX LX. But yeah... It's a Honda.. If I wanted a Smooth, Quiet, feature loaded car.. I would have bought another Buick.

DRL's came standard on and ONLY on 06+ Accords (all trims) :thmsup:

DRL's came standard on and ONLY on 06+ Accords (all trims) :thmsup:

Unless your are in Canada. Here they come on all trims since 199x sometime when it became required by law. We also have heated mirrors on higher trim levels from 03 on (once again, only 06 on in the US)

Unless your are in Canada. Here they come on all trims since 199x sometime when it became required by law. We also have heated mirrors on higher trim levels from 03 on (once again, only 06 on in the US)

Good point I always forget about them.

NICEE, i just got my 2005 Accord Sedan EX-L 4 days ago and i have learn a lot reading all thiss...thanks to all who have contributed...
peace..

you forgot a few adjectives... :)

06-07 LX SE adds 6disc-Alloys-Radio Controls.

My late model 05 EX doesnt have DRL's or Auto headlights. I think only the EX-L's had those features. I really miss my auto lights and outside temp display coming from a 1999 regal. You would think a 2005 honda would have Auto and DRL. Having an EX thats not even close to the lower models DX LX. But yeah... It's a Honda.. If I wanted a Smooth, Quiet, Unreliable, Old-man styled, feature loaded car that will likely have problems sooner than later.. I would have bought another Buick.

After working on almost every kind of car out there, I have to say that GM's build quality is just not there compared to most imports. The newer stuff is getting much better, but anything 5+ years old is complete junk...

a little surprise i found out about my 7th gen is the steering wheel adjusting. i knew it went up and down but i didn't know it came outwards too. lol. i had my car for almost 4 years before i found that out. lol.

You're kidding..........:jawdrop:

It is amazing what you will find out if you read your owners manuel...

no i'm not. hahaha. it was perfect distance so i didn't think much of it. but several months ago i read a thread on another forum about the telescoping steering wheel and that is when i found out. lol.

Hmm... I just noticed the little light on my key that lights up red when I press a button. It doesn't seem to have anything to do with whether the key is in range of the car or not. All the same, I didn't notice it in the two months I've had my car.

You wouldn't believe how excited I was when I found out I had a sunroof! I've always wanted one but for the past 3 years I've always been so "straight to business" that I never bothered to look up!

I can't imagine not seeing it for 3 years!!!:lmao:

Technically it's a MOONroof. :dunno: I have no clue exactly why Honda calls them that. SUNroofs pop up, MOONroofs slide. But occasionally even Honda interchanges the terms. :D

I can't imagine not seeing it for 3 years!!!:lmao:

Technically it's a MOONroof. :dunno: I have no clue exactly why Honda calls them that. SUNroofs pop up, MOONroofs slide. But occasionally even Honda interchanges the terms. :D

That's good info, I never knew what the difference was .. but isn't it both because I can pop the front end up or slide the whole thing back?

Slides back into your roof, not slanted outside of the roof, is the difference i believe.

I believe a power sunroof is a metal panel that slides open (Mercedes and even Infiniti Q45's had this). When closed, there is no view of the sky.

A power moonroof is a glass panel that slides open (pretty much the norm these days). When closed, one has a view of the sky... even at night... to see the moon!)

The (bought new) '91 CRX Si my father owned (you are missed :boohoo: ) had a power sunroof (no glass).

Our current Accord/Maxima/Pathy/Murano have power moonroofs (all glass). Dual Panel in the case of the Murano :thmsup:.

Maybe that helps?:dunno:

yeah, the moonroofs/sunroofs that don't slide into the roof are aftermarket. It has nothing to do with whether or not it is sun or moon roof. The factory ones slide into the headliner.

yeah, the moonroofs/sunroofs that don't slide into the roof are aftermarket. It has nothing to do with whether or not it is sun or moon roof. The factory ones slide into the headliner.

That's not always true.

The CRX SI I mentioned above had a standard factory power sunroof that slid to the outside when opened. I'm sure there are many other models that did the same.

I also had an ASC power moonroof installed in my 1988 Civic LX Sedan right after I bought it (in '88). It slid into the headliner... not outside.

I think it has everything to do with whether there is enough room for the panel to slide backwards into the headliner. On a sedan or longer coupe, there's plenty of room. But if the roof is short front to back, an exterior slide is the solution.

Make sense?:)

i didnt know about the remote window thingy till i read the manual my 2nd day (yeah i read the manual!) it still impresses some people haha

yeah, the moonroofs/sunroofs that don't slide into the roof are aftermarket. It has nothing to do with whether or not it is sun or moon roof. The factory ones slide into the headliner.

WRONG!

That's not always true.

The CRX SI I mentioned above had a standard factory power sunroof that slid to the outside when opened. I'm sure there are many other models that did the same.

I also had an ASC power moonroof installed in my 1988 Civic LX Sedan right after I bought it (in '88). It slid into the headliner... not outside.


The 3rd Gen Integra are the same too with the OEM sun/moon roof sliding to the outside and above the roof.

I had a 1985 200SX turbo that had a sunroof that opened and went ABOVE the roof...............:)

yeah, the moonroofs/sunroofs that don't slide into the roof are aftermarket. It has nothing to do with whether or not it is sun or moon roof. The factory ones slide into the headliner.

You can have factory moonroofs that slide above the car. Some late model Pontiacs (G6) come to mind. Also, you can put a power monroof that slide into the headliner into a car that didn't come with it from the factory. Many trucks have this added at the dealer.

I actually took my time sitting in my car and read through the manual looking for nifty things my car has.

WRONG!



The 3rd Gen Integra are the same too with the OEM sun/moon roof sliding to the outside and above the roof.

I think he was talking about the accords.

yeah, the moonroofs/sunroofs that don't slide into the roof are aftermarket. It has nothing to do with whether or not it is sun or moon roof. The factory ones slide into the headliner.

I guess you've been corrected.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/bchung4457/Integra/IMG_0706.jpg

yeah, the moonroofs/sunroofs that don't slide into the roof are aftermarket. It has nothing to do with whether or not it is sun or moon roof. The factory ones slide into the headliner.

You are only talking about the accords right? thats the only way this would make sense.

Enough about the stupid sunroofs...get back on topic

Yes I was referring to the accords, sorry :( Obviously on cars that don't have enough roof they are forced to make them go up then back for factory sunroofs since they can't make them slide into the car (unless they make the sunroof/moonroof really small, which defeats the purpose). I was simply saying that was not what determines wheter or not it is a sunroof or moonroof. Typically a sunroof is metal and must be opened up to allow sunlight in and a moonroof is glass (usually with a sunshade that slides) which allows you to keep it closed but still gawk lovingly at the moon ;)

Sorry to get off topic, commense the nice surprises!

I thought my homelink buttons were pimp until a few days ago...does anyone else's work w/o the key in the ignition?

I have mine programmed for both my house and my parents, so I really liked the feature...until I envisioned someone tapping a window out and getting into my garage if I left my car in the driveway...

I thought my homelink buttons were pimp until a few days ago...does anyone else's work w/o the key in the ignition?

I have mine programmed for both my house and my parents, so I really liked the feature...until I envisioned someone tapping a window out and getting into my garage if I left my car in the driveway...

This is like having any garage door opener in your car. All the cars with homelink I have had worked with the key off.

If you turn off the car but don't open the door, you can still open or close the window. Awesome!

This is like having any garage door opener in your car. All the cars with homelink I have had worked with the key off.

I agree, but when my old truck is in the driveway, there is not a remote in it!

I was just surprised it would work I guess, I'd rather it didn't with no key.

I agree, but when my old truck is in the driveway, there is not a remote in it!

I was just surprised it would work I guess, I'd rather it didn't with no key.
Never thought of that...I bet some thieves-burglars love that feature...

I am a newbie w/a 7th gen. '07 Honda Accord SE v6

The acceleration/brakes takes some getting used to! :)

I just figured out that when the climate control is on auto, cold air comes out of the middle two front vents and heat comes out of the floor, and it changes automatically... I never would have known if it didn't heat up in Toronto the past few days... I bought my car this past winter!!!

I know this thread is old but I just bought a 2007 SE V6 and took me 2 weeks to figure out there was a 12v outlet inside the center console bin after me bitching to myself that it only had the one outlet beside the ''not an ashtray' cubby.

Wondering if someone can help me out. I wanna be able to use the +/- buttons on my stearing wheel to change through my XM channels one by one. It will only surf my preset channels. Only having 6 out the +100 gets boring after a while and im lazy and dont wanna use the console.

And i just realized this is a gen 7 thread and i have a Gen 8. My appologies. But still if anyone can help that would be great.

How about the fact that only one main key for your vehicle unlocks the back seats from folding (key lock on rear shelf) as well as glove box and I believe front trunk and gas tank lock!

I recently was given another key (OEM non-valet, regular remote key) from my dealer (was never given a spare when I got the car) and it does not lock/unlock the mentioned areas above .. :dunno:

Didn't want to go through all the pages but did anybody mension the driver side window has a safety roll down like if your hand was in the way when you put the windows up. remember, it's only the driver side.

Wondering if someone can help me out. I wanna be able to use the +/- buttons on my stearing wheel to change through my XM channels one by one. It will only surf my preset channels. Only having 6 out the +100 gets boring after a while and im lazy and dont wanna use the console.

And i just realized this is a gen 7 thread and i have a Gen 8. My appologies. But still if anyone can help that would be great.

Press and hold the + or - button until u hear a beep. It will advance to the next sequential XM channel regardless of preset.

Also, press and hold in CD mode, it will change to the next CD. If it's an MP3 disc, it will advance to the next folder.

Radio, press and hold and it will seek to the next strongest channel.

I thought my homelink buttons were pimp until a few days ago...does anyone else's work w/o the key in the ignition?

I have mine programmed for both my house and my parents, so I really liked the feature...until I envisioned someone tapping a window out and getting into my garage if I left my car in the driveway...

I have a loaded shotgun and 9mm for those instances. :thmsup:

Press and hold the + or - button until u hear a beep. It will advance to the next sequential XM channel regardless of preset.

Also, press and hold in CD mode, it will change to the next CD. If it's an MP3 disc, it will advance to the next folder.

Radio, press and hold and it will seek to the next strongest channel.

i was bummed you couldnt seek using the steering wheel, until i just figured this out 6 months after i bought it...i now use it to go to the next cd and changing the xm stations.

love how the wipers slow down when you come to a stop on the int setting. i thought it wasnt working because at a dead stop its at the lowest speed. Then once i sped up the wipers increased the the fast setting i had the dial on.

Any other hidden button secrets?

our cars have a mp3 cd capabilities?

our cars have a mp3 cd capabilities?

If you have a 2003-2007 Accord, the MP3/WMA player was an external single CD accessory installed in the lower pocket. You can obtain one here:

http://www.hondapartsdeals.com/product_info.php?pName=mp3-player-accord&cName=accord-coupe-audio

2008 and newer Accords offer MP3/WMA playback as standard equipment across all trim models.

i love the windows trick!!!!!

you are able to turn off center console light (radio) while having the radio playing..it helps if you want a romantic, dark setting haha.

Or if you are on a stake out! I forget how to do that, but I know it is as simple as holding a button for a few seconds.

you are able to turn off center console light (radio) while having the radio playing..it helps if you want a romantic, dark setting haha.

News to me. How do you do it?:D

for me, if you press and hold the aux button for like 5seconds. if its not the aux button, its the cd button

how do u put the windows down using a remote or does this not come with the stock accord. i have 2006 accord coupe ex

"I also didn't know that the windows can go down with using the remote." hi princess how does this work

If your car has the feature, you just press unlock twice and hold it down on the second press.

the lights will turn off automatically when closing the car!!!!!!!! the battery will never die on you!!!!!!11 thats sick

Rolling down the windows always impresses people... And I didnt know about the sliding visors till my friend did it in my car once when i ws driving...

the rear passenger seats can come down all the way and exposing the trunk! =D

I remember on my mom's new Accord in '03, the window feature. The dealer actually showed us lol. We were just told to press and hold the unlock button. Works on my '08 coupe. My friend has a new Civic, and his didn't seem to work with this.

Mine is not having the usual visible radio antenna! its so cool there's no pole:thumbsup:

I remember on my mom's new Accord in '03, the window feature. The dealer actually showed us lol. We were just told to press and hold the unlock button. Works on my '08 coupe. My friend has a new Civic, and his didn't seem to work with this.

If the Civic offers the feature, you have to press the unlock button once to unlock, then immediately again and hold to roll down the windows.

I enjoyed the windows trick first time I tried it. I bought my 03 used, and I already knew the trick. I kinda ruined it for the seller when he went to show it to us hehe.

other nice surprises were all the courtesy lights, a telescoping wheel, and leather. I get more surprises when the engine gets past 4000 rpm as well.

Auto Lock when you leave the car without locking it does it automatically after few minutes!

Auto Lock when you leave the car without locking it does it automatically after few minutes!

No it doesn't!

If you use the remote to unlock the car and then don't open a door within a certain period of time, then it will lock itself again.....but if you just get out of the car and leave it with the doors unlocked.....well.....I hope there is nothing of value inside!

If you have an aftermarket alarm installed (some use the factory key fob, so just because you don't have an alarm fob doesn't mean you don't have an aftermarket alarm) it can be programmed to do passive locking (locks after a preset period of time after shutting the door). The factory keyless/alarm does not do passive locking.

If you have an aftermarket alarm installed (some use the factory key fob, so just because you don't have an alarm fob doesn't mean you don't have an aftermarket alarm) it can be programmed to do passive locking (locks after a preset period of time after shutting the door). The factory keyless/alarm does not do passive locking.

passive locking is how you get locked out of your car. So I'm happy it didnt come with it.

Very true, I usually recommend against it to my customers.

I read about the sliding visor and I thought do I have that? Kept forgetting to look. Until today. It is very useful. I feel like an a$$ all this time I was complaining about it not having an extender.

Auto turn off headlight is a nice feature,but in my accord 2005 "PARK LIGHT" also turn off!!! is it possible to disable this ?

The short answer to whether or not you can disable the auto off is no. the lights are controlled by one of the multiplex units and you will not find a easy way around it. You would need to rewire the entire lighting system.

Thanks Dear....any other options?

It has it because the US government is making them a requirement. So best just get used to 'em.

Hold key in lock position in drivers door.

What do you mean by hold key in lock position in drivers door?

Question was how do you roll up windows on their own again? I have an 06 Accord

Holding the key in the lock position or holding the button on the FOB down will roll the windows down. I don't think they will roll up until you get in & roll them up. At least that's how it is for the '03 & as far as I know all the 7th gens. :dunno: I haven't heard if the 8th gens are any different. Maybe an owner can let us know!:D

Both the 8th and 7th gen windows can be rolled up from outside the car via the driver's door key lock. Insert the key, twist and *hold* on the "twisted" position until the windows roll up. . . . It might require a "double twist" . . . I can't remember already :paranoid:

8th gens added sunroof open/close to the remote window control.

I'm kinda rusty on that issue.... I never put the key in the lock....ever. :D Thanks, Trip!!

I suppose it only works with EX model?

nope, my lx does it.

The feature is included on all 7th gen trims.

Tried on my Accord 06 LX , put key in drivers door twisted it till it locked,,hold and still didnt roll up windows.

Tried on my Accord 06 LX , put key in drivers door twisted it till it locked,,hold and still didnt roll up windows.

I think you need to release and twist to the locked position again to get the feature to work. I can assure you of this, if you can put all your windows down all at once using your key, you can put them back up using your key.

Twist twice then hold in the position.

I just tried the window down/up with key. Works great both ways.(up and down) (06' SE) Thanks for the info. :thmsup:

I'm new in the forum, this place is nice. About the pinlight near the sunglass holder....you can actually control the pin light brightness with the dash illumination knob.

Sorry if this has been answered already (didn't read through all 29 pages), but the window roll up, can I do it from just the remote without putting the key in the door? If so, how?

Sorry if this has been answered already (didn't read through all 29 pages), but the window roll up, can I do it from just the remote without putting the key in the door? If so, how?

No.

No.

Thank you :thmsup:

I just verified on my 03 EX 4cyl that you CAN roll the windows up using the key in the door lock. You can also roll the windows DOWN using the key in the door lock.

Insert key.. double twist to UNLOCK rolls them DOWN in unison.

Insert key.. double twist to LOCK rolls them UP in unison..

I wish there were a way to roll them UP with the fob.... That would be kinda cool.

They don't do that for safety reasons. If you had a child or a dog in your car and you accidentally rolled them up you could hurt them if their hands or head was out the window.

I think its already been mentioned in hre, but $50 will buy you a module that allows you to roll the windows up with your key fob from KP technologies

I think its already been mentioned in hre, but $50 will buy you a module that allows you to roll the windows up with your key fob from KP technologies

Do you have a link or anything? Yes, I'm a lazy bum :nuts:

****Nevermind, found it! Bottom of the page;

http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php?year=2007&make=Honda&model=Accord%20Sedan

I scanned through 4 of these pages and didn't find this neat surprise mentioned.

This pertains to 7thGen EX non-nav models with dual climate control like my 04 sedan.

Suppose you normally have a specific climate setting you prefer to use all of the time, like I do. For example, in non-AUTO mode, I usually have individual temperature settings, one of the two lowest fan speeds, A/C off, and floor vents to minimize interior noise that comes from the higher fan speeds of the face vents. So if I momentarily activate the front windshield defogger (the button with the windshield pictograph) to clear morning fog, I can still keep the preset individual settings when I no longer need the defogger. When the windshield defogger is on (and the button LED is lit), and I want to return to my preset settings, I simply hit the A/C button once to turn the A/C off, then hit the MODE button once to get back these preferred settings. The dual temperatures, the specific vents, and the fan speeds are all reset to their original settings before you used the defogger!

Well I was tickled pink after buying my 03' Accord with roughly 65K on the clock. At 80,000 miles I was thinking I'd have to change the timing belt and found out that the 4 cylinders do not have belts, they use timing chains! Whew, that sure saves me some moolah.

Sorry, but this does not apply for 6 cyl owners. You still have a belt to change.

...Drew...

Well I was tickled pink after buying my 03' Accord with roughly 65K on the clock. At 80,000 miles I was thinking I'd have to change the timing belt and found out that the 4 cylinders do not have belts, they use timing chains! Whew, that sure saves me some moolah.

Sorry, but this does not apply for 6 cyl owners. You still have a belt to change.

...Drew...

:biggrin: A timing belt is a small price to pay for a car you love.

WWWAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY too many cup holders! My son has like four water bottles in the back!

kinda dumb, but I really like how the speedometer is laid out with an mark at every mph because if you set the cruse, and tap accelerate 3 times, it goes up in speed THREE MPH!! how cool to make it exact!

Is that on the 7g? I gotta try it!

kinda dumb, but I really like how the speedometer is laid out with an mark at every mph because if you set the cruse, and tap accelerate 3 times, it goes up in speed THREE MPH!! how cool to make it exact!

Most cruise control setups are that way.

No timing belt service on the i4. :)

Tried the cruise control thing, I don't think he is talking about a 7g. My speedo is not hashed at every mph either... Maybe a coupe thing? 8g? IDK

Hello I finally got finished reading all 30 pages. I copied all the hints and put them into a Word file. I probably have them copied 2 or more times which I will go through later.

I am having a local company window tint my 2006 Honda Accord EX-L 4 door. I believe Auto-One is the name of the people doing the tint. I will print out the hints tonight and read them tomorrow while I am waiting at the shop to get the windows tinted. I won't support Ziebart since they don't stand behind there rust which I had done on my new 1997 Olds Cutlass when I got it.

I am looking forward to trying all these need hints & tricks. I already did the windows one and thought it was cool. Thanks for everyone that posted the hints and tips.

Make sure the tinting company puts a thin strip of moleskin in between the window and the door to prevent scratching.

Well I had my window tint done today. I am not impressed that they didn't clean up after there mess and my doors were wet and the inside windows where dirty. I am told not to put the windows down for a week. How long does it take for the bubbles to disappear. I think they need to smooth the window tint out some more with the rubber squeegee or what ever they use.

Well I don't think they did the moleskin in between the window and the door to prevent scratching. I had Ziebart do my first car back in 1997 and I don't think they did the moleskin either. Is this a common practice that window tinting people do.

Well I had my window tint done today. I am not impressed that they didn't clean up after there mess and my doors were wet and the inside windows where dirty. I am told not to put the windows down for a week. How long does it take for the bubbles to disappear. I think they need to smooth the window tint out some more with the rubber squeegee or what ever they use.

Well I don't think they did the moleskin in between the window and the door to prevent scratching. I had Ziebart do my first car back in 1997 and I don't think they did the moleskin either. Is this a common practice that window tinting people do.I had the same problem, glue and everything on the back wind shield. I left it on there for about 3 months, but when i finally got time to clean the interior it came right off...

Wow, epic thread...I can't wait to pick up my new (to me) '05 ex v6 in two weeks. They will be the longest two weeks of my life!

^ start saving up for gas money first week I had mine I put 500 kms on it

^ start saving up for gas money first week I had mine I put 500 kms on it

what's that, about 3/4 tank of gas? :banana:

Thats only like 325ish miles... I put that on in the first couple days when I got my 07!

If you have a key in the ignition, your spare key will not work.

Found this out today when dropping car off at dealer to get bumper cover replaced. Had spare key in, and used everyday key to unlock passenger door.

:thmsup:

Just found another nice surprise yesterday after having my Accord for about a month...

There is a little hook inside the trunk on the right side that is exactly the right height to hook the handle of my computer case on so that it won't slide around. :thmsup:

When you press the window lock switch to lock, the pass/rear door window switch lamps turn off.

Wow, epic thread...I can't wait to pick up my new (to me) '05 ex v6 in two weeks. They will be the longest two weeks of my life!

I feel you man!! I wasted my whole summer vacation reading forums before and after I got my car.

Now I don't visit the forum at all. :lmao:

Just picked up my 2007 Accord Sedan, no Navi...I am leaning toward a CarPC.
While at the gas station today I learned that while in park engine running I could not lock the doors. This may have been mentioned already but to many pages to read through. I thought it was a nice surprising feature.
Oh yeah the '07 I picked up was a lease return with 6k miles, EX-V6, leather.
Ready.......16500....yeah that is what I said.

Just picked up my 2007 Accord Sedan, no Navi...I am leaning toward a CarPC.
While at the gas station today I learned that while in park engine running I could not lock the doors. This may have been mentioned already but to many pages to read through. I thought it was a nice surprising feature.
Oh yeah the '07 I picked up was a lease return with 6k miles, EX-V6, leather.
Ready.......16500....yeah that is what I said.

VERY nice!

Just picked up my 2007 Accord Sedan, no Navi...I am leaning toward a CarPC.
While at the gas station today I learned that while in park engine running I could not lock the doors. This may have been mentioned already but to many pages to read through. I thought it was a nice surprising feature.
Oh yeah the '07 I picked up was a lease return with 6k miles, EX-V6, leather.
Ready.......16500....yeah that is what I said.

Nice find!

The doors will lock with the engine running, you just had the door open. They won't lock with the door open. This prevents you from locking keys in your car since if you have the door closed you are either inside the car (no way to lock yourself in, peter griffin!) or outside. If you are outside and manage to lock the car, that means you did so with the key, so no keys locked inside ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2GqjRjEZX8

Question, or at least a "nice surprise" for me if true. A friend at work claims that when there are no high torque requirements, like on the highway, the differential switches to just 1 wheel drive!!! Wonder if that holds true for our 7th generation cars?

Doubt it on any car. A diff can only "switch" to one wheel drive if there is an excessive load on one of the driving wheels. In normal conditions, both wheels get power.

If only one wheel got power, the car would be pulling in one direction all the time. My car tracks beautifully so I doubt mine does that

New to the forums, and have a question...

I've been told that if you only use premium gas (91+ octane) that the engine will add 10HP if no knocks are detected.

Is this true? If it is, that's f***ing AWESOME!

Has it ever been true, with any car?

Higher octane may make an engine run smoother if the engine is tuned for it. It may also make one that has a tendency to ping, stop pinging. It may even feel slightly more peppy.

The only thing I've ever heard about HP & higher octane is that when we bought the Pilot the ONLY difference between it's drivetrain's HP & the MDX was that the MDX required premium fuel. :dunno: Which is the case with several Hondas vs. Acuras. I'd be inclined to say regular is more apt to lower the HP than premium to raise it.

We've had many threads on the subject & you should look through them.

I've notices severl "nifty" things after I purchased (used) my '06 EX Coupe (MT), all of which have already been posed. What was not so nifty was the 3rd gear shfiting problem! I contacted my local Honda dealer and they'll cover the "fix" under warranty...

the ONLY difference between it's drivetrain's HP & the MDX was that the MDX required premium fuel. :dunno: Which is the case with several Hondas vs. Acuras.

You are forgetting that the acura's ECU was programmed for the higher octane fuel. Valve timing, ignition timing, etc are all controlled by the ECU. The required fuel is not the only difference between the cars...

Higher octane fuels just burn slower than lower octane fuels. They are not making your car "peppier" in any way, it is your mind telling you that. I could take regular octane fuel and put it in a jug and tell 10 ppl that I am putting race fuel in their car and to tell me if they feel a difference, I would bet on at least 8 of them saying they felt a diff. Its mental.

Sorry to thread hijack, even though there are plenty of threads on this matter, I did not want to leave a post that contains misinformation in this thread without rebutle.

You are forgetting that the acura's ECU was programmed for the higher octane fuel. Valve timing, ignition timing, etc are all controlled by the ECU. The required fuel is not the only difference between the cars...

Higher octane fuels just burn slower than lower octane fuels. They are not making your car "peppier" in any way, it is your mind telling you that. I could take regular octane fuel and put it in a jug and tell 10 ppl that I am putting race fuel in their car and to tell me if they feel a difference, I would bet on at least 8 of them saying they felt a diff. Its mental.

Sorry to thread hijack, even though there are plenty of threads on this matter, I did not want to leave a post that contains misinformation in this thread without rebutle.

Higher octane resists burning more than lower octane. I think you can run most cars on regualr octane, even Acuras...........

Agreed....on it's been discussed many times in many threads.
Agreed.... most cars will run fine on lower octane fuel.
Agreed....the car's computer will also make a difference, but Honda has made them "learn" & after a few tanks they adjust to what it's in it.

I don't agree "Its mental"! I am not in my car for most of it's fill ups. I don't see whats put in my car... I can tell when he puts in the cheap stuff. Especially in the Winter.

Higher Octane gas is better for engines with high compression prevents early detanation. Plus if it was all in the head race cars would use regular.

i got my honda and was playing with the remote... turns out they gave me a remote start for free!:D some times its a nuisance.. i have to try and re-program it to start with the push of other buttons...

i got my honda and was playing with the remote... Turns out they gave me a remote start for free!:d some times its a nuisance.. I have to try and re-program it to start with the push of other buttons...

what???

^second

Higher Octane gas is better for engines with high compression prevents early detanation. Plus if it was all in the head race cars would use regular.

Read the post, I never said that it is all in your head in every application, I was saying that it is all in the head of the people that put higer octane gas in their unmodified cars that are designed to run on 87 octane and notice a performance improvement. It is not in the heads of a race car driver... No one said that. For a car that is designed to run on higher octane gas like race cars with high compression engines, etc. that NEED higher octane gas to prevent premature detonation/engine knock it is obviously not in their head because their engines are compressing the air+fuel more than a conventional car (your average car that is designed to run on 87) would.

i got my honda and was playing with the remote... turns out they gave me a remote start for free!:D some times its a nuisance.. i have to try and re-program it to start with the push of other buttons...

What kind of remote start is it? What does the remote look like? I may be able to help you program it differently to prevent false starts.

I just picked up my new (to me) 07 Accord SE-V6 on Nov. 14 (1 owner off lease, 45K miles). :banana: On that next Tuesday I took it into the dealer because the master window switch would lower and raise all the windows except the passenger rear side. After about an hour they said they were going to give me a loaner (Enterprise rental) car because they needed to diagnose the issue. I picked it up again this past friday after they had changed both the passenger and master switch and everything works. They did forget to reset the driver's side auto up/down but I figured out from the manual this was a common thing and did it myself.

So after driving it less than a week the fuel gage is close to empty. (I had to "clear her throat" a few times so I'm sure that just sucked the gas down). My first Accord was a 1996 EX V6 with all the trimmings and I stupidly traded it in on a new Hyundai Santa Fe which never got above 15 mpg. :p

This new one doesn't have all the bells and whistles (being an SE) but it's not bad. I do wish though there was some way to add XM and and Ipod connection to the factory stereo but it seems like the only way to do XM is to use the FM modulator so that's a bummer and the ipod connection is out because the stock stereo doesn't have an XM button. :thumbsdow

Anyway, the neatest thing I found out was how easy it was to change the cabin air filter. I did that yesterday and it looked like it was the original and was dirty as could be with all kids of junk and bugs in it. Nice clear air now. :)

Glad to have found this site. Have fun everyone. It's nice to be back driving an Accord...and especially the V6. :D

It was pretty cool to hit the button and have the windows drop remotely. Bad news if the kid plays with the remote though, leather is going to be all wet.:dunno:

yep,i just learned that u can roll down windows using remote. that's def. great news.thanks guys for that.

I was sitting in the backseat yesterday (studying) and was amazed at well everything. The armrest with the cupholder, the slightly reclined backseat, and the front passenger seat that will go almost right up to the dash. LOADS of space in the back. Audio isn't bad either. My friend has said numerous times that it's like an airport limo. I'll take that as a compliment.

Yup, I have had compliments about the room in the back too. I drove with 3 other big guys on a 9 hour trip and they said it was more than comfortable back there the whole time. :)

Ditto on the backseat room. Thought I haven't had a chance to ride back there I was amazed at how much room I had for legs and moving when I was installing new rear deck speakers.

Just bought my 07 Accord EX-L during Thanksgiving weekend. My prior Accord was a 96, so almost everything about this car has been new and surprising to me. Not necessarily "nice" (I'd say more confusion-inducing), but I was certainly surprised to lift the trunk lid and find "Accord" printed into the underside of the spoiler. Where no one can see it (not that I'd want them to, lol). Why, Honda?

Was not aware about the window-by-remote capability, need to look that up now. :)

I just bought my 04 Accord 6-6 between X-mas and New years and they neatest thing I have found is the amber "mood light" that shines down on the manual shifter. That is the classiest luxury item I've found on the car yet.

Yes, that is only available on the EX and EX-V6 models. It is called Ambient Console Lighting.

Yes, that is only available on the EX and EX-V6 models. It is called Ambient Console Lighting.

They did away with it on the 2010's :thumbsdow

Yes, that is only available on the EX and EX-V6 models. It is called Ambient Console Lighting.

So that's what that is? A friend pointed to it recently and wondered if it was a map light. First time I'd noticed it, thought perhaps it was somehow related to the HomeLink.

So that's what that is? A friend pointed to it recently and wondered if it was a map light. First time I'd noticed it, thought perhaps it was somehow related to the HomeLink.

That is what it is. The map lights are the push button lights on either side. Next time, hold your finger over it and look how dark your console gets. It is a nice feature to have as it projects a nice glow over the console.

Does air really come out there there by the light?

I don't notice any air coming out, but another feature I just found is the hanger hook in the back on ther drivers side, the car doesn't have oh sh*t handles but I found that while taking pictures, very classy honda, very classy...

^ My car has four oh sh*t handles, the hook is on the inside of the left rear one. Maybe it's a sedan/coupe thing?

Does air really come out there there by the light?

Are you talking about the little vent holes in the upper console with the map lights and HomeLink buttons? That is not an air vent, that is where the microphone goes when you have the OEM Navi System.

^ My car has four oh sh*t handles, the hook is on the inside of the left rear one. Maybe it's a sedan/coupe thing?

Yes, the 4 handles are only in the sedan. The coupe does not have Oh Sh*t handles in the back, so they concealed the clothes hanger hook into the upper pillar with a hidden fold down hook above the rear side window on the driver side.

My $.02c on octane is it depends on the engine, yeah, but mostly on the driver. That is, my mom could drive a super car on regs and not experience a problem, not even lower mpg. Whereas, if I drove that car I would experience reduced performance.

89 is prefered for my 4cyl local stop-n-go driving. On a hwy trip, def just 87. 91+ might be ok in a manual trans car, doubt it really verses 89 though.

I use some 2-Cycle oil in the gas at 500:1. The 3oz I need for 10g of gas costs about $.25c if you buy a big jug. (TCW-3 spec, WalMart for instance). Basicly a $11 gallon jug of 2-Cycle treats $1,500 worth of gas, so yeah it's cheap.

I can't say enough good things about it. Troll over to BitOG Fuels forum if you want to look into it.

Unfortunately, not many people read the owner's manual. From 03 to 05 the owner's manuals had most maintenance covered (coolant change, spark plug change, etc.). When the Maintenance Minder came out in 06, I hear most of that information was left out of the manual. Can anyone with an 06-7 confirm this?

I looked up the '07. Same basic info as before, including the record keeping chart.

Does air really come out there there by the light?

There is a vent under the drivers seat to feed air to the rear of the vehicle.

2010 bluetooth phone set up is different from the 2009 and is soo much easier to pair up

2010 bluetooth phone set up is different from the 2009 and is soo much easier to pair up

This is the 7th gen surprise thread! Go make your own thread! =P

How'd you wreck the 09 anyway

This is the 7th gen surprise thread! Go make your own thread! =P

How'd you wreck the 09 anyway



lol.. i didnt realized this was the 7th gen thread. my bad for the hijack. Benji, i hit a rock wall with my 2009 :(

This thread is tremendously long!

I recently found out that my '05 hybrid has a noise cancellation feature specifically for when the engine goes into "eco" mode & shuts off the 3 rear cylinders. Apparently it is because of the noise caused by the unbalanced cylinder firing (which leads me to worry about the potential wear).

I've learned quite a bit about this car from reading this thread

07 Accord V6 Sedan.

Simple, but glad I know it now......there is a reading lamp in the back seat center overhead area. My sister in law was in the back seat recently and was looking for something in her purse, and all of the sudden the light went on! I never knew......

^^ theres a whole 8G section lol