I am not of any help, but I would be interested in this DIY if my car did not have them already.
I like this kind of stuff and will be following along Mike.
I like this kind of stuff and will be following along Mike.
Adding rear vents?
Has anyone added rear vents to the 11th gen Accord yet? I looked at the Civic DIY writeup and it doesn’t look too difficult.
I went on the Honda factory parts site and all I see is the vent bezel and a duct that attaches to it from the back. Could it be that easy to add rear vents to the Accord? Just the bezel and the duct behind it?
Or, are there additional ducts that run from the vent bezel duct to the HVAC box below the dash inside the console?
On the Civics, it looks like you need cut out an opening for the console duct on the HVAC box. As long as there is a molded line to make the cutout, it should not be that bad.
I went on the Honda factory parts site and all I see is the vent bezel and a duct that attaches to it from the back. Could it be that easy to add rear vents to the Accord? Just the bezel and the duct behind it?
Or, are there additional ducts that run from the vent bezel duct to the HVAC box below the dash inside the console?
On the Civics, it looks like you need cut out an opening for the console duct on the HVAC box. As long as there is a molded line to make the cutout, it should not be that bad.
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I haven’t seen anyone do it yet. If you can look more in depth at the parts between an Accord with and without rear vents and compare it to a civic with and without, that might give you a good idea of if it’s that simple. I would imagine if it’s simple on a civic then it’s probably the same for the Accord
The problem is with a lot of the Honda parts sites, they don’t allow you to look up the parts diagrams. They block you from doing that unless you‘re looking up accessories.I haven’t seen anyone do it yet. If you can look more in depth at the parts between an Accord with and without rear vents and compare it to a civic with and without, that might give you a good idea of if it’s that simple. I would imagine if it’s simple on a civic then it’s probably the same for the Accord
There’s one site that allows you to do it, but the parts diagram is very simplified. It just shows the rear vent bezel and the duct that attaches to the vents from inside the console. However, it doesn’t show any ducts/tubes that may be leading to the HVAC unit in the front. Unless the console ducts are already there on the non vent models, but I don’t think it would be that easy.
I was shocked that the Sport Trims didn't have them and were a deal breaker for me, since I have kids and that large void of plastic just looks cheap and unfinished.
I'd be very surprised if there was ducting present and only a cover was necessary, but you never know.
I'd be very surprised if there was ducting present and only a cover was necessary, but you never know.
That’s a shame. I remember looking at a bunch of Ford part sites and there were diagrams. Definitely makes in more difficult for us to do stuff ourselves if they don’t give it to usThe problem is with a lot of the Honda parts sites, they don’t allow you to look up the parts diagrams. They block you from doing that unless you‘re looking up accessories.
There’s one site that allows you to do it, but the parts diagram is very simplified. It just shows the rear vent bezel and the duct that attaches to the vents from inside the console. However, it doesn’t show any ducts/tubes that may be leading to the HVAC unit in the front. Unless the console ducts are already there on the non vent models, but I don’t think it would be that easy.
Go to your local dealer. The parts department guys will look up the schematic and then you can see what would be involved. Just tell them what you are looking to do to your car. You can even take a picture of their screen with your phone.
Just as a side note .. I just feel like the class of car that Honda envisions the Accord falls in all of the trim levels should have rear seat vents. At the very least all of the hybrid trims should have them.
10-4. This is a large cabin and there is no reason that a car like this, that has seat heaters for the rear occupants, shouldn’t have at least one measly A/C vent for them tooJust as a side note .. I just feel like the class of car that Honda envisions the Accord falls in all of the trim levels should have rear seat vents. At the very least all of the hybrid trims should have them.
Yeah, that’s what I’m going to have to do. I thought maybe someone here had already looked into it and would have some info on it. I’m sure their parts diagrams are a lot more detailed than what you can find with the online parts sites.Go to your local dealer. The parts department guys will look up the schematic and then you can see what would be involved. Just tell them what you are looking to do to your car. You can even take a picture of their screen with your phone.
Does the 1.5t use an electric AC compressor, electric water pump like the hybrids do?
My EXL has them hmmmmJust as a side note .. I just feel like the class of car that Honda envisions the Accord falls in all of the trim levels should have rear seat vents. At the very least all of the hybrid trims should have them.
I have to assume the Touring trim has rear seat A/C vents and the EXL obviously does. So only only 2 of the 6 available trims of the new Accord offer rear A/C vents. I would hardly call rear A/C vents a "luxury item" . In a car this size I would consider them a necessity.My EXL has them hmmmm
Totally agree. The really odd one is that the Sport L is more expensive than the EXL but doesn't include the rear vents and USB charger socketsI have to assume the Touring trim has rear seat A/C vents and the EXL obviously does. So only only 2 of the 6 available trims of the new Accord offer rear A/C vents. I would hardly call rear A/C vents a "luxury item" . In a car this size I would consider them a necessity.
I agree it is a dumb item to hold out as a "feature". Everyone should be able to get some rear seat charging and ventilation
I think even worse is the power passenger seat. No way to get that unless you step into the more expensive Hybrid model. So much for consumer choice.Totally agree. The really odd one is that the Sport L is more expensive than the EXL but doesn't include the rear vents and USB charger sockets
I agree it is a dumb item to hold out as a "feature". Everyone should be able to get some rear seat charging and ventilation
If you decide to get the gas turbo, no power passenger seat for you. People like to say we have choices as consumers and the eventual shift to EV will be mostly market driven. If you ban new car gas sales after a certain date and require people to have to step into a Hybrid to get the features they want, that is not market driven. That’s big brother Govt./manufacturer push to get you into something they want you to drive.
What’s more shocking is that most people just go along with it.
The ONLY way that could be accomplished is port installed or dealer installed options because it would not be reasonable to include in factory build. Then cost of adding puts the vehicle at a price point people would bitch about (example Homelink mirror). It's a no win.I think even worse is the power passenger seat. No way to get that unless you step into the more expensive Hybrid model. So much for consumer choice.
I don't think Honda is in kahoots with the dark shadow government to push all of you hybrid-avoiders into the hybrids by holding out on power seats and vents though....I think even worse is the power passenger seat. No way to get that unless you step into the more expensive Hybrid model. So much for consumer choice.
If you decide to get the gas turbo, no power passenger seat for you. People like to say we have choices as consumers and the eventual shift to EV will be mostly market driven. If you ban new car gas sales after a certain date and require people to have to step into a Hybrid to get the features they want, that is not market driven. That’s big brother Govt./manufacturer push to get you into something they want you to drive.
What’s more shocking is that most people just go along with it.
and as to "go along with it" what are people going to picket outside the Honda dealership because their 1.5Ts aren't available with the same Touring trims?
They have structured the option packages to encourage people to go for the Hybrid model. It’s very obvious in what they’re doing. Why not make leather, power passenger seat and rear vents an add on option to the EX gas model? Or, just make a gas turbo EXL trim that has those things?I don't think Honda is in kahoots with the dark shadow government to push all of you hybrid-avoiders into the hybrids by holding out on power seats and vents though....
and as to "go along with it" what are people going to picket outside the Honda dealership because their 1.5Ts aren't available with the same Touring trims?
Hybrid avoider? Nope. Maybe full EV avoider, but not the Hybrid.
I was originally planning on getting the Hybrid, but after driving them back to back, the turbo felt a lot more peppier in the midrange like when passing cars at highway speeds.
The part that sealed the deal was the future expense of the battery pack that would have to be replaced sometime in the future. This along with the EXL Hybrid being a few thousand more at MSRP, more money up front and more money on the back end, ultimately changed my decision to go with the gas turbo instead.
No doubt, the Hybrid gets great fuel economy. However, are you really saving as much as you think when comparing it to an equivalent gas model that gets slightly less MPG? If you do a lot of city driving, then it’s a slam dunk for the Hybrid. If you factor in the higher initial MSRP entry price and the expense of replacing the battery pack down the line, the savings shrink. These are the things I had to consider when making my choice at the time.
Mike, for many of us, this is not a question of payback. on the Hybrid. The Hybrid is Honda's top technological choice for the Accord. That is also why they positioned it with the higher level choices of options. If you want a non-luxury car with premium features then you are going to get the Hybrid and the features that come along with it. They simplified the process by having a few trim level that escalate the features and corresponding price. It's interesting that many people keep thinking that Honda should do it this way or that way. Honda decided on a structure that makes sense to them and each of us choses to purchase what we purchase or we can choose not to and go to another brand to get it the way they sell it.They have structured the option packages to encourage people to go for the Hybrid model. It’s very obvious in what they’re doing. Why not make leather, power passenger seat and rear vents an add on option to the EX gas model? Or, just make a gas turbo EXL trim that has those things?
No doubt, the Hybrid gets great fuel economy. However, are you really saving as much as you think when comparing it to an equivalent gas model that gets slightly less MPG? If you do a lot of city driving, then it’s a slam dunk for the Hybrid. If you factor in the higher initial MSRP entry price and the expense of replacing the battery pack down the line, the savings shrink. These are the things I had to consider when making my choice at the time.
Helpful info thanks! I am hearing a lot of dissatisfaction with the hybrid powertrain.They have structured the option packages to encourage people to go for the Hybrid model. It’s very obvious in what they’re doing.
I was originally planning on getting the Hybrid, but after driving them back to back, the turbo felt a lot more peppier in the midrange like when passing cars at highway speeds.
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