has anyone had trouble with the cd holder below the radio/ac stack. ours is sticking closed. i had heard that honda is redesigning it.

anyone heard of this.

03 EX 4

I've also noticed that mine tends to rattle once in a while? Anyone else have this problem?

Well, if it's rattling.......I haven't noticed. Of course, my wife is the one driving it around, too!!:p

I'm too busy driving around my MDX.....:cool:

However, I will keep an ear out for it, and let you know. I can't stand any extraneous noise coming from our vehicles......(You can call me anal if you want to!)

I have noticed a "clicking" sound that appears to be coming from the back seat/trunk area. We noticed it right after picking it up from the dealer. Anyone else heard this????

oops.....!!

I am having the same problem with the c d holder. The door sticks and has to be helped open. Will be going to the dealer on Tuesday will keep you posted

We heard a rattle coming from the back of our new 2003 Accord. It turned out to be the licence plate holder the dealer had put on. There are no bottom screws in the plate so it rattled every time we hit a bump.

On our '01 I've had some problems with one of the anchors for the childseats located on the deck behind the rear seats rattling quite bad. Recently we had a seatbelt jam, so while I was fixing that I stuck an old washcloth between the frame and the deckpiece around the anchor that had the rattle. Almost 3000 miles later and it still hasn't come back.

If y'all have a thump/click sound in the rear.. sounds like the spring letting go ... it could be the spot weld. The Pilot & Oddessy had it in the front & I've heard that the Accords have it in the rear. It requires a trip to the dealer & that little weld ground down a pinch. Pretty minor, but we noticed our's today & it will be taken care of soon. We have no other abnormal noises. The CD cubboard door opens when it should & closes when it should. :)

Service Bulletin
 2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved ATB 24988 (0303) 1 of 1
CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
March 4, 2003
03-018
Applies To: 2003 Accord 4-Door – From VIN JHMCM5...3C000001 thru JHMCM5...3C019349
2003 Accord 4-Door – From VIN 1HGCM5...3A000001 thru 1HGCM5...3A054708
2003 Accord 2-Door – From VIN 1HGCM7...3A000001 thru 1HGCM7...3A014092
Rattle From the Rear Shelf
SYMPTOM
A rattle can be heard from the rear shelf area.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The dynamic damper does not fit tightly against the
rear shelf.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install washers between the dynamic damper and the
rear shelf.
PARTS INFORMATION
6 mm washer (2 required):
P/N 94103-06800, H/C 0629824
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 848302
Flat Rate Time: 0.6 hour
Failed Part: P/N 74799-SDA-A01
H/C 7174741
Defect Code: 043
Contention Code: B07
Template ID: 03-018A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty
expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by
the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a
decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear shelf trim (see page 20-95 of the
2003 Accord Service Manual).
2. Remove the dynamic damper.
3. Install two 6 mm washers between the dynamic
damper bracket and the rear shelf.
4. Reinstall the dynamic damper and the rear shelf
trim.
UNDERSIDE OF
THE REAR SHELF DYNAMIC
6 mm WASHERS