Engine vibration........when heat/AC is on(part 2)

[coolcat]

I don't know if anyone else has this problem, and I'm not even sure it's a problem (it may be normal), but each time I turn on the AC/heater, there is a slight vibration/noise coming from the engine, I can definitely feel it on the steering wheel, then the engine fans kick in. Is it a bad alternator/some relays. Vibrations from brand new 2004's 4 cylinder Honda engine.... is normal?:blush: Dealer says "is normal for 4 cylinders" :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: My first Honda, and I'm losing sleep over this. Any feedback, please???

[Inspector1]

This is quite possibly a normal occurance... You may notice vibrations more than others... I notice High Freq noises more than other people..
Your A/C condenser fan should kick on every time you turn on A/C or Defrost(Whenever the compressor kicks in basically).. Your engine cooling fan is usually set to come on at 180-200 deg and cycle as needed...
Each vehicle manufactured has it's own feel... I have noticed over the years that Honda always has the tendency to give the driver more feedback than others(Sportier feel compared to the likes of Toyota, Nissan...)
? What kind of vehicle did you drive before getting you new Accord?
When you made complaint to dealer did they write up and give you a copy of service order ?

You may go to another dealer and test drive the same car...
Year/Model and Trim levels have to be the same and see if you notice.... If not , Go back to your dealer and see salesman and test drive one there also..... If you have the same results and do not notice vibration then address the issue "Calmly" w/Service Mgr... and explain your concerns.... Test drive vehicle with Him/Her and demonstrate the vibration....
This is one of those hard to diagnose issues.
You have to realize that the Service people @ any shop are not clairvoyant and the more info you can give them the more willing they are to help you!!!
Try this and let us know!!!!

Hope this helps
I1:)

[coolcat]

Thanks I1 and Princess. Took the Accord to another dealer. All they did was reset the computer. (ECM:confused: ) Now, the Accord is running smoooooth.:D :D :D Thanks again.

[Inspector1]

Glad to here problem solved......!!!!:banana:

Thanks for letting us know.....

I1:)

[princess]

Really appreciate the update!:)