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Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems [rfreitas]
I have had a few infromative e-mails back and forth with Larry, and he does have a good take on the Ody a/t problems. Honda certainly knows what the weak spots are in their units too, but as he says, the fixes are patented and to change out all the parts would be opening up the company to a billion dollars worth of lawsuits. If Honda admitted to the issues and ... Read More
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2003 Honda Odyssey Transmission Issue
My Odyssey's automatic transmission is malfunctioning. I am looking for advice. According to my mechanic, who does not service transmissions, the code is 730. He contacted a transmission repair shop in Portland, OR for me and I took the car in last week. It supposedly was fixed and ready to go on Friday afternoon. I picked it up just before closing. According to the shop, they replaced all the solenoids (which ... Read More
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Re: 2011 Odyssey Shuddering Motor Trend Article [planetarytras]
If you are talking about driving habits meaning trashing the vehicle & flooring it on every launch then I agree with you. Although my former company had a fleet of Camry's that were driven rough & were rock solid reliable. My wife & I are careful drivers and service our Odyssey at all required intervals. Actually, we change the transmission fluid every 30k miles which is above the factory recommendation. I ... Read More
Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS!
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Re: Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS! [blackexv6]
Undersized brake rotors and undersized transmissions do count in quality control, design, and reliability. Engineers that work for Honda of America while designing the Accord and Odyssey were NOT intelligent enough to realize that larger vehicles will need larger components, and the problems exist quickly and spooked all the once, loyal Honda customers. The Honda Japanese engineers in Japan would caught this problem faster than what the Honda American engineers could ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: Honda Odyssey 2003 Transmission [blackexv6]
the ridgeline and I think pilot have a different tranny. And the ody switched over to that model trans in IIRC 2007? Still seemed to have TC issues, but the fatal issues of the earlier ones don't seem to be there anymore.
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Re: Honda Odyssey 2003 Transmission [longo2]
FYI, the ridgeline, pilot, and odyssey all share the same engine & transmission setup. I would avoid all V6 Honda products until they figure this thing out. We had a '10 pilot with engine pinging problems also. Traded it for a 4cyl CRV they are supposed up be reliable. My neighbor has '05 Toyota sienna with 110k never had one problem with it. Personally I would buy Toyota for reliability. My ... Read More
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Re: Honda Odyssey 2003 Transmission [jpf]
" Honda may be slightly worse than Toyota, reliability wise, but who else makes minivans besides Toyota, Honda and Chrysler? " SLIGHTLY WORSE?! I think if this guy is on his 5th transmission he has every right go Postal on Honda. I think a lot of the problem is Consumers Reports has looked at Honda with Rose Colored glasses for years and over looked the obvious transmission issues. They still have ... Read More
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Re: Honda Odyssey 2003 Transmission [sbayub]
The problem is if you're looking for great reliability in a minivan you won't find it. Even Toyota has issues with the Sienna (esp. the AWD model). The only thing that you can do is minimize the risk. For example, avoid the power sliding doors for all makes and models because nobody has got it right. Check the forums. All of them have issues, either with the doors closing on hands ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Heating/Cooling Problems
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Re: Honda Odyssey A/C Temperature Control Problem [phx70]
Update: I have not solved the problem. I just adjust the temp to get either hot or cold out of the front as needed. Usually in hot weather, I sent it at 68 or below to get cold. One like suggested it might be either: Part # 39794-S0K-A01 RELAY ASSY., POWER (4P) (MICRO ISO) (OMRON), or Part # 80560-S0X-A01 THERMISTOR, AIR CONDITIONER. A diagram and pictures can be found at (If ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: Honda Odyssey 2003 Transmission [sbayub]
Honda can read your comments and so can other consumers at www.facebook.com/hondaodyssey Post there and see what you get. Some consumers have taken Honda to small claims on this issue and won as well.
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Honda Odyssey 2003 Transmission
All my confidence build-up over the years with Honda vehicle was shattered when the transmission failed at 90K miles. (Our family owns over 10 Honda) I bought it new, never abused the car, nor stressed the transmission. Did all due services at the dealer, per Honda Manual, yet the transmission failed. Basically, Honda know this problem and tried to put a fix, which I found out after talking to the dealer. ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Honda Odyssey transmission - Help?? [donethat_1]
I have a 2003 Honda Odyssey who had to have the transmission replaced at 70,000 miles, a new engine at 140,000, power steering pump, etc. It has been a "lemon" and will never, ever buy a Honda AGAIN!
Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems
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Re: 2004 Honda Odyssey engine stops while driving [aecho]
I have a 2003 Honda Odyssey. Since buying the van new, I have had minor electrical glitches and Honda has never been able to find a problem. Since, those minor issues didn't stop the van from working, I didn't press it since I didn't have the time to leave my van at the dealership indefinitely. I just had to have the transmission replaced 2 months ago at 130,000 miles. A few ... Read More
Advice Appreciated - 2003 Odyssey
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Re: Advice Appreciated - 2003 Odyssey [surfsalterpath]
To Honda's credit, they stepped up and replaced transmissions that were WAY out of warranty. People tend to forget that. Also, of all of the cars we would take as trade in's minivans were usually in the worst shape. People TRASH them and use them as rolling restaurants. There is no such thing as a car that will never break. Technology is NOT out there that will do that. If you ... Read More
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Re: Advice Appreciated - 2003 Odyssey [isellhondas]
We bought a 2003 w/~98,000m and it has served us well as a 3rd vehicle. The original owner had motor mount issues and had them replaced. Also serviced it per Honda's maintenance schedule. We paid $8900 for it ~2.5yrs ago and now have ~110,000m. Luckily the original owner had Honda's oem transmission cooler installed at purchase and knock on wood no issues yet. This Forum scares the beejesus out of me ... Read More
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Re: Advice Appreciated - 2003 Odyssey [blackexv6]
Absoultly not true! They don't ALL have major trnasmission problems. I will say that a lot of them did have trouble which is uncharastic for Honda but the majority of owners didn't excperience this. It has to be remembered that many Odysseys get subjected to extreme use. People over load them, install Class 3 hitches, pull things they shouldn't be pulling and never bother changing the transmission fluid. This is true ... Read More
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Advice Appreciated - 2003 Odyssey
Hello all, My wife and I are lifelong Honda owners - we currently have 2 Honda Fits and 2 Honda motorcycles. My family just expanded to four, so we're now in the market for a minivan. Our first choice naturally gravitated to the Odyssey. We test drove two 2012 Odysseys over the weekend at two separate dealerships. My wife test drove a 2012 Toyota Sienna today, as well as looked at ... Read More
How many times have you had your transmission replaced on your Odyssey?
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Re: How many times have you had your transmission replaced on your Odyssey? [patnic]
1. 2X on 2000 Odyssey - 90k & 100k sold at 155k with clunking gears 2. 1X on 2003 Accord EXV6 - 58k sold at 65k 3. Currently having torque converter failure on 2006 Odyssey started around 55k miles. Personally, our family is finished with Honda V6 products. The 4-cylinder models like Civic, CRV, and 4-cyl Accords are very reliable. Our next van is Sienna...maybe mid-model change in 2013?
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How many times have you had your transmission replaced on your Odyssey?
I had mine replaced around 80,000 miles on my 2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L. But I've read in this forum that many of you have had it replaced more than once. I'm wondering if I should sell this car asap (hoping that the transmission doesn't go - again) or hold off one more year. I'd like to wait until the 2013 Nissan Quest has proven itself. Too worried about Honda vans and ... Read More
Honda Odyssey vibration
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Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [ciao888]
My 2005 odyssey has exactly this issue since 30,000. Now at 82,000,the problem is more noticeable. This happens when car is still cold, cruise between 35 to 45 MPH on incline. Yes, RPM was low. I never had this problem after 30 minutes of driving. Also, if I turn off o/d, the problem disappears so I am certain,it has nothing to do with engine mounts. I drove stick shift before. When ... Read More
Honda Odyssey DIY Tips
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Changing trans fluid
Very easy to change trans fluid on Odyssey (ours is 2003) once you find the drain plug. From in front of the van, closer to the driver's side, look underneath & behind the plastic part of the bumper. The drain plug is round but has a square in the middle, it's almost (but not quite) as far back as the flex pipe is on the exhaust system (altho that flex pipe ... Read More
2007 odyssey "lemon" and no help from corporate. Please advise
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Re: 2007 odyssey "lemon" and no help from corporate. Please advise [twinmama1]
Do you have a local television station or newspaper that might get you some help? Maybe they can do a story on it. BTW - also have a 2003 Ody with transmission issue at about 83K. Got a new one - they paid 90%, I paid the rest. And yep, they know about that issue. I'm ready for a new van and leery about buying a new Honda Ody. Especially, first ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Yet another sudden trans failure @ 70mph
I loved our 2003 Odyssey until last week while I was going 70mph on the freeway with my children in the back seat, suddenly & without warning at 70mph it shifts into 2nd gear/3rd/2nd/1st/ continues wildly shifting back and forth while RPM's careen around from 1,000 to 5,000... lucky for us we were not in a horrible accident. Pulled off the road; trans fluid had sprayed out the vent all over ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey Transmission [phu4]
Here is the end of the story. -Took the car to my mechanics specialized at Honda and Acura for a test drive. The tranny problem got confirmed and got a quote of $3200 with 1 year/12,000 mile warranty. Called American Honda and was told to a dealer. Did that and got confirmed and a quote for $52K with 3 year/36,000 miles warranty. American Honda decided to help with $10000. I treated ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey Transmission trouble [mdeshmukh]
My 2003 Odyssey tranny started to slip. Took it to a dealer and got a quote for over 5K. American Honda provided a "goodwill" help for about $1000. We eventually traded it in. I would be very careful buying any Honda big cars with automatic transmission. Smaller Honda cars seem to be doing fine. I still own a manual Civic. It has been doing fine.
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2003 Odyssey Transmission trouble
My 2003 Honda has 115K miles on it. I have taken care of it meticulously by doing regular oil changes and major mile services at Honda dealers. I found out that the transmission now needs replacement. The quote from the dealer is for $4600! I am really rethinking whether Hondas are as dependable as we thought. This is our second bad experience with a Honda. The first one was when an ... Read More
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2003 Odyssey Transmission
I purchased my 2003 Honda Odyssey in the summer of 2002. It has about 98,000 miles mostly on high way. It gave me a few minor problems in 9 years until very recently. All of a sudden, the car jerked 3-4 times when going up hill at about 40 miles/h with A/C on the day before yesterday. I never had this before and was hoping that the jerk was caused by ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey [pinkyroo]
Sounds just like what has happened to my family today. Driving home from a holiday in our 2003 odyssey, which has 89000 miles. On the freeway, car starts to rev really high. This being the second time the transmission has gone, I knew what it probably was,and was able to pull into a construction area. Van towed to the shop, where we have been told it will be anywhere from $3-5000 ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey [donethat_1]
We are going to dump the damn thing in the very near future. We were left with no choice but to fix the stupid thing given we were on vacation with our three kids. Dumping it and flying home would have been just as expensive if not more so and a giagantic logistical nightmare. As a follow up to this, it would seem that the dealer that FIXED it did something ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey [donethat_1]
Make sure when you get the transmissions fixed, you fix it with non-Honda parts or you will have the same problem. I wish I would have researched before buying my van. I thought they were supposed to have fixed all the problems with the 2005 model. I was wrong 85k miles and $3,100 later I now have a non-Honda transmission and a warranty to go with it. Honda lost this very ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey [pinkyroo]
keep in mind that the transmission you just purchased from Honda for $3800 is the same defective transmssion that they just took out. Get rid of the vehicle before you have to replace again.
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2003 Odyssey
On June 29th the van had issues being put into reverse. Took it into our dealer on June 30th and told them what was happening and told them we suspected a transmission issue. We had decided that if it was indeed the transmission, we were going to get a new vehicle. It had 178,000km on it. Dealer called us within the half hour to say that it was only an engine ... Read More
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Arg!
I purchased a 2003 Honda Odyssey in February. It had been a dream...until yesterday. Actually, about a week ago, I noticed some rough shifting into second when I was getting on the highway. It only happened once or twice, so I didn't think much of it, but I looked onlime and found a recall on the 2003 tranny cooler line. The recall states that if you have more than 15,000 on ... Read More
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Another one...
We have a 2003 Ody with 77k miles on it. I changed the fluid for the first time at around 65k (3x drain/fill with Honda fluid). A few weeks ago we got the dreaded engine light. The mechanic pulled a P0730 code and told us if it happened again, to replace the tranny. Since then it has been ok except for some rough shifting. Occasionally it will fail to shift into ... Read More
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Re: 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EX [autowrite]
If CR is saying the 2003 to 2006 HOnda trannys are great, it just shows how far behind the problem they still are. My friend who owns an Automatic Trasmission repair shop is seeing these vans coming in off warranty and needing re-builds too. The 2007 tranny is out of the Honda Ridgeline truck was much better unless you ignored the re-call for re-programming. Seems Honda just slapped it into the ... Read More
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Re: 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EX [luckwithhondas]
If you look at customers' reports [reliability dots] on Cconsumer Reports 2003-2006 and 2008-2010 had best reliability in transmissions for the Odyssey. 2007 is bad news. You need to read more on Edmunds.com & OdyClub on what members have to say. I trust Consumer Reports more than any other magazine because they purchase vehicles where the dealers do not know that they are Consumer Report people.
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Re: I sued Honda in Small Claims Court and Won [ignorisbliss]
You say you sued Honda in Small Claims Court and won, are you still driving the Honda Odyssey 2003? Did they pay for you to get it fixed???? What do I need to do to get started with this same claim? I am also having transmission problems with my Trans. I have been to my dealer with all my Maintenance needs. Never told of an extended Warranty that covered this problem. ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Care and Maintenance
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Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey Scheduled Maint [fbc2009]
I have a V6 Accord and I believe it is at 105,000 miles for changing a timing belt. I just bought a 2007 Odyssey EX-L-RES with 68,800 miles. I went to https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com and developed a service record profile. As you have noticed, Honda is not forthcoming with the schedule. I found the following schedule at this location that states that for years 2000 and newer, change belt every 90k. The 60k ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: $5000 tranny replacement [hondaout]
Correction! The 2007+ Honda Odysseys got the newer 5 speed transmission that went into the Acura MDX 2003+, Acura TL 2004+, Pilot 2006+. The old 4 speed and old 5 speed had the engineering flaws. The newer 5 speed is showing excellent reliability. However, Honda programmed the torque converter incorrectly for better gas mileage for the 2007 which was causing premature wear of the torque converter. If you got recalled/reprogrammed early ... Read More
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Re: Honda Transmission Sucks...... [longo2]
You are absolutely correct. The 4 speed and old 5 speed transmissions had many problems. They were replaced with the new 5 speed in the 2007 TL, 2003 MDX, 2006 Pilot, and 2007 Odyssey. The TCM (transmission control module) for the new 5 speed (found in the Ridgeline) was not programmed correctly for the Odyssey and if you didn't have the recall done (for new programming) your torque converter would burn ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Bay Area/ Northern California EX-L
I have been watching and reading this forum for a while. I wanted to know how much people paid for their EX-L, but I didn't see one. I knew people in other parts of the U.S got great deals. For example, one person posted here on April 10 bought an EX-L in Boston for $31,700. So I tried to get the same deal in the bay area. I went to Hansel ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: New owner, same ol' issues [lonobiscuit]
Hi, do you know if there is any kind of 'number' associated w/ this new update ? I have a 2007 Odyssey that I purchased on 3/21. took it into Honda dealer on 4/02 for this juddering problem - they applied a PCM update. Update didn't do a thing !! Is this different from yours ? My van is doing the same juddering at highway speeds & is very annoying. the ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Brakes
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Odyssey Brakes Make a Scraping & Grinding Noise
My 2003 Honda Odyssey with 85,000 miles had a brake job last October, 2010. The front and rear brake pads were replaced and the front and rear rotors were turned. After just a few miles out of the shop the brakes made a continuous scraping sound when applied. I took it back to the shop and they scored some lines across the rotors, which helped to quiet the brakes. Now 5 ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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2003 Honda Odyssey Tranny OUT!!
Our transmission went out at 143,000 miles which was this morning while my wife was on her way to work. The tow truck operator without even touching the car said it must be the transmission. He has hauled countless Odysseys with this particular issue. The local Honda dealership here in Duluth GA wanted $4,500 and when we pushed back came back with $4,200. American Honda fully rejected assisting us all together. ... Read More
2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion
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Re: Odyssey 2011 Transmission: OK now?? [gene00]
I think the Nissan Quest looks great, personal taste. However, I agree in that it has a so-so reliability record. I still maintain the Odyssey is unbeatable -- great steering, perfect ride (firm, very European), smooth transmission, and one of the best engines out there with fuel economy to match -- except for the obvious tranny design fault. How can Honda ignore this? Convince us all they've fixed the tranny and ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: 2003 Honda Ody EX-L [rita26]
I have a 2002 (bought Feb 2002) as well & had to replace the transmission at 180,600 kms ( or 110.047 miles). I put an aftermarket transmisison oil cooler in this past August (Honda recommended over theirs). I do not tow. I just started to replace the tranny oil with Honda's synthenic (the only one they use since Apr 2011). I will keep replaceing it every 6,000 kms with 3 litres ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Honda Ody EX-L [papist1]
Reading all these posts have been quite disturbing I guess I've been lucky to have made it to 107 thousand miles before experiencing transmission problems on my '02 Odyssey. But after doing all this reading it doesn't look like I have a chance in hell for any corporation from Honda. This sucks. 'Specially, since I just bought a '05 civic hybrid last week for one of my kids. Maybe I sure ... Read More
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Re: Another Ody Tranny DOA [2005honda]
We had our engine mounts replaced when the A-pipe was replaced for the droning defect noise. Our car never shuddered with the bad engine mounts. I know for a fact that our torque converter needs to be replaced. I'm unwilling to spend the money on a car that was meticulously maintained and pampered. I have a 2001 Toyota Celica with 218k miles that never had any major problems. It even has ... Read More
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Bought Two '03 Odysseys - BOTH have had tranny failures
Last year, the 2003 EX my wife and I bought for my in laws had the transmission go out at 84,000 miles. Honda "helped" a great deal, and the replacement only cost me $1,000. Last week, at 89,000 miles, we lost the one in our 2003 EX-L. Thus far, Honda is offering to pay for half (net $2,700) of the replacement cost. Both of these cases seem pretty good compared to ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Honda Ody EX-L [patnic]
here are just a few of the links regarding customer complaints about the odyssey transmission. I can't believe i bought this van expecting the same quality we had in our 92 accord with 300k and no tranny problems at all. I hope honda wakes up and helps their customers. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f0fa11e/1798 http://www.odysseytransmission.com/ http://www.autoobserver.com/2010/03/honda-odyssey-owners-report-transmission-tro- ubles-inconsistent-response-from-maker.html http://forums.automobilemag.com/70/6556907/technical-discussion/2003-honda-odyss- ey-transmission-problems/index.html http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-odyssey/TMV260BBCMRD68F50 http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Odyssey/1999/transmission/transmission_failur- e.shtml
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Re: Another Ody Tranny DOA [desertkev]
I'm having the shuddering problem also on my '06 EXL-NAV-RES with 80k miles. I first reported the problem to my Honda store around 59K miles and they performed the software update. Did nothing actually made it worse. I returned the car again around 70k and Honda still tells me nothing is wrong. Honda V6 transmissions have been failing at high rates since year 2000. I'm personally fed up with this BS ... Read More
2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion
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Re: 2011 Odyssey - Timing belt or chain? [george1942]
Good question, I would like to know as well. Luckily, my husband was able to change ours in our 2003 Honda van. We got really ticked off when we had to change it.
Minivans - Domestic or Foreign
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Re: Looking to buy a used minivan for $6-7K [ateixeira]
Thanks for the responses guys. I had thought that the First Generation Sienna had some type of issue with sludging and tranny issues. My dad had the 2002 Odyssey and Honda was gracious enough to fix his issues for free as they extended the warranty for him. But I should not look at anything earlier than 2003? With regards to two kids, I should have specified, I have two kids but ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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2011 Honday Odyssey Touring, Upstate NY
I just bought a Crystal Black Pearl 2011 Odyssey Touring from the Internet Sales manager (whose initials are KP) at D'ella Honda in Queensbury, NY. He was amazing. I am a mom of 2 (with a 3rd on the way) and I have no time for BS. He gave me a great deal, a great price on my trade and didn't try to upsell me on all the crap I didn't ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: Looking at buying a 2003 Odessey. [lbrees]
It is too bad that the transmission is faulty because everything else it terrific on the odyssey. I am in complete aggreance with you. What I do not understand is that you can bring the van to a transmission dealer and replace it for approx.$3200.- with a 3 year warranty, but when taken to a Honda dealer the price is $4500.- to $4800.- Why such a dramatic difference in price?? Seems ... Read More
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Re: Looking at buying a 2003 Odessey. [wackywanda]
Our 2004 Odyssey did the same shuddering, sounding like we were going over RR tracks. I dismissed it at first, but after dismissing it for almost two years, I took it in to a Honda dealership. All they told me was that I needed to replace the transmission, and they would do it for $4,800! I took it to a transmission specialist, who put in a rebuilt tranny for $3,200, and ... Read More
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Re: 07 Odyssey shakes after the recent recall fix
I have 147,000 miles on my 2003 odyssey and I just had the TCS and Malfunction lights come up too. Have not taken it any where yet since the van is driving good. Somedays the lights even go out completely and then out of the blue just come on. I am strongly assuming, from reading online, that the transmission is on its way out. Hopefully Honda will come up with a ... Read More
Alternator mounting brackets breaking
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Re: Alternator mounting brackets breaking [johnnyprevo]
We have a 2003 Odyssey and on our fourth alternator bracket. Has Honda owned up to the design problem?
Honda Odyssey Droning/Humming Noise
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Honda Odyssey drowning noise
I am experiencing the same problem with my 2003 Odyssey. I can almost guarantee that the problem is being caused by one of the oxygen sensors. One of the sensor is fowled and needs to be identified and replaced. To help in preventing reoccurrance, try sticking to one brand of fuel. This may be a challenge when going on long trips. I am finding it hard to believe that the dealer ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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133,000 Miles (And Not Going Strong)
Yesterday I was about 80 miles from home, and at highway speeds...all was well w/ my 2003 Odyssey. But after I slowed at a tollbooth, the car went haywire. It wasn't shifting properly, the "D" started flashing, and the TCS and Check Engine lights came on. If I didn't have kids in the car, I might have tried to make it home. Instead, I slowly and nervously made my way to ... Read More
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Re: Problems [farmdog1]
I drive a 1999, which has no filter aside from the one that I installed, so your points about the 2003 are irrelevant to my case, but thanks for sharing. I'm also well aware of Jasper's stance on this issue. Like I said, heat kills transmissions. Jasper offers a 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty on their rebuilt transmissions, so you better bet your britches they are insisting on a cooler being ... Read More
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Re: Problems [pgnagel]
Pgnagel, truth is there are two filters on the 2003 transmission, one external and one internal, but as you say they designed the transmission as a manual that shifts automatically and along with that they did not give a removable pan to access this internal filter. Even most dealers don’t know these filters are there. The design flaw is very real, in several areas including torque converter and lack of second ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey-bad torque converter [gavanmom]
Just want to add one more case with my 2003 Odyssey, 110K miles, check engine light on with code P0740 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction) after 105K maintenance (Timing belt package). I've been taking care of my Odyssey, and all the major maintenances done in Honda dealer service, never towed anything, several long trips from Dallas to New Mexico (~600 miles distance). Honda dealer gave estimate of $4500 to change transmission ... Read More
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Keep or sale 2003 Odyssey
We have a 2003 Honda Odyssey Ex-L with the tow package and transmission coolor. We took it in for the recall and had the jet kit put on for second gear lubrication. The van has 156,000 miles on it and so far no transmission problems. 1. Should we keep or sell the vehicle? 2. Is there any way to prevent the transmission from going out? 3. Does anyone know the failure ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
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Re: 2003 Odyssey EX engine high idle - city traffic [dougsunny]
I have a similar problem with my 2002 Odyssey EX - very high idle in stop-and-go traffic, usually in hot weather. The idle progressively increases from 700 rpm to 1700+ rpm. The idle drops back to normal when the driving conditions return to normal. I have spent $100's over the past few years with mechanic diagnostics, but no solution yet. Latest failed fix was replacing the power steering pressure switch, which ... Read More
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2003 Odyssey EX engine high idle - city traffic
2003 Odyssey 160 K miles has begun to act up. After engine gets warm and when driving in city (lots of stops) the normally smooth idle 1100 rpm will progressively increase between each stop from an idle point of 1100 rpm to higher levels up ....to 1500 ...to... 2000...to...2500...to... 2800. This forces me to go to neutral at EACH stop when it happens. Two out of town trips were cut short. ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: Looking at buying a 2003 Odessey. [compal55]
Thank you for your response to my message to someone else regarding their question...Well, I'm in California, too, and the dealer I bought my odyssey from was the first Honda dealer in the US. We paid a premium >MSRP since it was in big demand at the time '99-'00 because it was considered to be the best mini-van in the market according to practically all of the auto/consumer publications. I've got ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Honda Odyssey EX shifting problem [bimmerang]
I love my three girls so much and I bought a 2004 Honda Odssey with only 34,000 mileage and exactly one year later ( mileage now 44,000 ) and i took it Honda dealer the day I noticed " check engine" sign and the bad news i received was the transmission is Bad. The code was po 720 and PO 730 D. I was shocked and I could not understand that ... Read More
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Re: Looking at buying a 2003 Odessey. [fillthebarman]
How many miles does your daughter's 2000 have on it? I ask because our 2000 Odyssey is currently undrivable, sitting in our driveway due to it's transmission problems, and it has only 75K mi. We purchased it new and serviced it regularly. We have been buying Hondas since 1988, and were always impressed with their reliability, etc. Now, we are being punished for having low mileage because the Honda dealer we ... Read More
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Re: Don't do it! [isellhondas]
Honda did assist me - it only cost me $3,000 to replace the transmission - but that decision by Honda was made extremely reluctantly and only after some very hard negotiation. You're right - "they" didn't have to do anything since my car was a 2003, not a 2002. Without extreme coaxing they would have chosen the route of doing nothing - other than charging top dollar for a replacement and ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey-bad torque converter [isellhondas]
I've had three transmissions put in my van by our Honda dealer and I have 40000 miles on it. The first one was replaced after 1300 miles, next at 6000 miles and the last at 13000. These mileages are approx, I'd have to look up the actual miles. After all this and having my 2007 van out of commission for 9 months of the first 13 we owned it, Honda has ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey-bad torque converter [rfreitas]
Actually, I officially retired after 14 years last month so I really don't have a "dog in the fight". You are definatly pushing things if you are saying that an Odyssey transmission only lasts 70,000 miles. Not the norm at all! It's true, there were a few years that had far more troubles than people expect from Honda. honda stepped up to the plate and extended the factory warranties for a ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Odyssey-bad torque converter [isellhondas]
How long do you think they should last? Would you buy one knowing you had to replace the transmission every 70k??? They should put in the maintenance schedule replace transmission every 70k for only $3000. You might want to start selling Toyotas. Ex Honda buyer.
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Re: 2003 Odyssey-bad torque converter [jeffg57]
5400.00 sounds very high for just a convertor! Just curious, how long do people expect a transmission is a mini van to last? 100,000 miles? 200,000 miles? Forever? After being in the automotive field my whole life, I just have to wonder just what people expect? Seriously, I'm just curious. Few cars have a rougher life than a minivan. Even a Honda will break given enough time, miles and abuse.
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2003 Odyssey-bad torque converter
Just spent $2,000 on 100,000 maintenance items only to discover two weeks later that my torque converter is bad. Honda dealer wants $5,400. We were planning to trade my wife's Mini Cooper for a "more reliable" Honda, but are reconsidering that idea. What a shame that Honda has this known problem and fails to address remedy the situation.
Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
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honda odyssey 2009 ex-l 12k miles
I recently purchased a certified pre-owned honda odyssey to replace our 2003 honda odyssey that had transmission go out at 100k miles. Van had 6k miles and fully loaded with all the horns and whistles. Thank god for rain in spring in so cal because we found a leak in driver side door/windshield area. After two trips to dealership, one to replace windshield, the second to locate drain tube from sunroof ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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another odyssey transmission bites the dust
Yep, we're another "only dealer serviced, babied" 2003 Odyssey owner with a tranny failure at 108k miles. The dealer is quoting us $5400 for a new one. They and Honda America are agreeing to pay $50% as they agree there are problems with Odyssey transmission from that model year. Um, if they acknowledge manufacturer error, why are WE required to pay anything? We will be trading in our 2008 Honda Civic, ... Read More
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Re: 2007 honda odessey transmission issues [gr26]
I have had transmission/torque converter problems, but with my 2003 VW Passat wagon. The torque converter "went out", so we replaced it for $1600+. A few weeks later the slipping started again, and the transmission repair shop told us something in the transmission was causing the torque converter to wear out. We chose to buy a used transmission ($1800+installation) and then trade the vehicle after fixing it. Based on my experience, ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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need an informed opinion
Ok - please don't laugh at this one. Traveling on Easter Sunday in my 2003 Honda Odyssey (120,000 miles on it), transmission goes out, car is dead, and it will cost 4500 to fix. So, start looking into purchasing 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L with Rear Entertainment & Navigation System in West Virginia. Here are the figures, and it includes the trade in on my 2003 Honda - what do y'all think, ... Read More
2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion
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Re: Fixes needed for 2011 Odyssey (continued) [gwrace1]
Chrysler minivans were the top-selling minivans until 2007, when the Odyssey took the #1 spot. And that was in spite of Chrysler's fleet sales, which can boost sales numbers quite a bit. Chrysler may still have the cumulative lead, but that's because they were the only ones making a minivan for so many years. And even so, having the highest sales numbers doesn't necessarily mean the best quality. McDonald's sells the ... Read More
2010 Honda Odyssey..interior features
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Re: 2010 Honda Odyssey..interior features [happy19]
I'll try and answer, though everyone's got a different opinion/perspective, so be sure to get a bunch and see how you feel... 1. I've never had a problem reading the digital clock, but I also don't tend to wear sunglasses. It is backlit with the rest of the dash when you turn on the lights. 2. We have an EXL, and we have 1 12V outlet in front, 1 120V AC ... Read More
2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion
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Re: Fixes needed for 2011 Odyssey (continued) [gwrace1]
To counter your post, we had a 2003 Honda Odyssey, and racked up over 80k miles on it, with only regular maintenance required. We liked the upgrades Honda made, so we decided to trade in for a 2008 Odyssey, and have only had regular maintenance required. We have friends who had a 2003 Town & Country, which had an alternator replaced, transmission replaced, front engine mount replaced, and numerous interior quality ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission and other issues [srican]
The newest models don't seem to have a problem. But it's hard to figure out if that's the real case since we thought the vans won't have a problem way back in 2003.
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Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission and other issues [srican]
I don't know the answer; but you could send an emial to Convsumers Reports and see what they say. The Pilot and MDX use the same charris engines and tranny as the Odyssey, except that the MDX gets a 6-speed in 2010. These 2 have no transmission problems since 2003; probably becuase they are 4 week/all-wheel drive. With Toyota's problems what could you buy in the same size. GM, Ford & ... Read More
Honda Odyssey vibration
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Re: Honda Odyssey 2005+ vibration at low speeds [doggrandma]
I have a 2009 EX-L, 20k miles so far. 2 oil changes. LOVE it! Would I buy an Odyssey again? I traded in a 2003 EX-L w/80k miles for this one. LOVED that one too. More often than not online forums are filled with people having problems. People who don't have any problems aren't going to go posting it nearly as much as those who have problems. Google any make or ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem
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Re: 2010 Rear Cam Lock-Up [hogan773]
Well believe me there is an issue as when I had my new 2010 in the dealer there was three other people in there with the same issue. Evidently Honda changed somethign for the 2010 model year and are revertign back to the other design heads. I traded in a 2003 Odyssey with 120k trouble free miles to purchase my new one. I should have stayed with what I had.
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: 2001 Odyssey - Recall question [lgodfrey]
The replaced Honda transmission in our 2003 Odyssey came with a 36 month warranty. Did your warranty replacement 1 1/2 years ago come with a warranty? I'd check with them about that first. btw . . . I had to "fight" for 50% cost reduction on my replacement (total cost before reduction was about $5,500). I'm actually impressed that they offered that to you right away. Were your "repairs" just from ... Read More
Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info
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Re: Did I over pay? [gsp408]
Now moving from "price paid thread" to "honda care thread". Bought a Odyssey EX-L with NAV/RES last night for $33,500 + TTL. I also bought 8/120K 0 ded Honda Care for $1995. Two questions: 1. I know I paid a little bit too much, but how much did I over pay? Is it worth cancelling and looking around. How much are people typically paying in Bay Area? 2. Is it worth ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: 2003 Odyssey Transmission Problem [pereyes]
Well you can add another 2003 Honda Odyssey to the list of failed transmissions. Our died while we were on vacation in Ft. Myers Florida. We had to have it towed to the local dealer and rent a car to get back to Cincinnati. We have 118K miles on the car, but, I just had the PCM computer replaced earlier this year and have had the transmission serviced regularly. Honda will ... Read More
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2003 Odyssey Transmission Problem
Just received a call from my Honda service rep advising of diagnostic codes P0740, P0730, P0780 on my 2003 Honda Odyssey with 81,025 miles on it. Nearly identical symptoms as those previously reported on this site: Engine Check light - ON, TCS light - intermittently on and off, unpredictable gearshifts to 2nd and 3rd gears under varying driving speeds. Have been quoted $4,789 for a remanufactured transmission, $624 for mounts, among ... Read More
SUV vs Minivans
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Re: help - moving to buffalo need to decide - suv vs minivan [inspectoring]
Sorry, You've already lost. If you don't get the Honda, You'll never hear the end of it. Yet, a co-worker of mine has a 2003 Odyssey, the transmission went bad. Was quoted $7,000 to fix. She found a guy that fixed it for "only" $6,000. Run THAT one by wifey. You might get lucky. Don't worry about the snow. Just put on the best snow tires you can find. It'll do ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Odyssey 2003 Transmission finally gave out
My Honda Odyssey 2003 Transmission finally gave out this columbus day weekend. Its been bad for about 3 years now and I figured I'ld run it till it died. Back at about 60K I took it to the dealer and they said the recall had been applied by the previous owner (I'm suspiscious). I asked for the name of the dealer where this took place and it mystiriously closed so no ... Read More
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Honda Odyssey Transmisson failure
Nearly 104,000 miles on my 2003 Honda Odyssey. I am the second owner, buying it at 47,000 miles. Just spent $1000 on replacing the timing belt and water pump at 100,000. You know the drill. Now I'm stuck with the dilemma of putting in a remanufactured Honda transmission to the tune of $5800 - includes computer and alignment! The district mgr. is coming on his/her rounds tomorrow. What should I press ... Read More
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Re: One more Odyssey Transmission bites the dust. [odsytranny]
I also have a 2003 Honda Odyssey with 88k miles. The torque converter clutch came apart inside the transmission, causing more damage. I'm told I need a new transmission, but I've been burned by the local dealership before (overcharged for work and there always seems to be more problems $$ than what it went in for). Honda will not do anything unless you take it to the dealership to have it ... Read More
Honda Odyssey 1999 - 2004
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2002-2004 5 spd transissions
How long does a rebuild transmission last? I know that Honda thenselves usually to not reuild them. It's outsourced iin most cases. My 2002 had a replacement in 2007 at 180,000 jilimeters (Canadian odometer). Does this mean a replacement in 2003 was not as good as one done in 2005 or later in 2009, etc. Theit built quality got better as the years progressed? Mine was guaranteed by the dealer for ... Read More
Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna
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Re: Sienna - Odyssey - Sedona [sporttime]
$1000 below invoice would be fair IMHO. That would be like them getting $250 over their invoice, plus they keep the holdback. That's a fair margin for a dealership. They have to pay the bills and feed their kids, too. Check in the Ody Prices Paid thread, though, to see what others are getting. I test drove a Sedona when I was shopping. I found the base models cost as little ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems
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Re: One more Odyssey Transmission bites the dust. [odsytranny]
I have a 2003 Honda Odyssey that had a transmission failure this past July and mine had 120,000. I had to pay $4600 too, but I wrote a letter to Honda customer service and I was able to get them to pay 25%. It's not much but at least it is something. Such a disappointment...no more Hondas for me either. I am driving this one more year then I will get ... Read More
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One more Odyssey Transmission bites the dust.
Error Code: A/T DTC P0740 After reading some of this blog I am not encouraged and certainly shouldn't be surprised by the failure of my van's transmission, but I was! Yesterday my Honda dealer delivered the news that we needed to replace the transmission on our 2003 Odyssey and it would cost $4,360 + tax (about $4,600 total). The van has 88,000 miles. About 2,000 miles ago we were out of ... Read More
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Re: Honda Odyssey -2003 Transmission Issue [hasinasi]
I just went through this with my '02 Odyssey with 76K miles on it. According to the dealer, Honda extended the tranny warranty on SOME Odysseys to 109K. My VIN wasn't included in the extended warranty, but the dealership contacted Honda and they offerred up a 50/50 split on a $4,600 repair charge (which includes a 3/36 transmission warranty). After the repairs were done, I sent out a letter to Honda ... Read More
Honda Odyssey Anti-Theft Systems
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Radio CD Code for 2003 Odyssey
Finally I have the radio working, I was going crazy looking for the sticker that has the code and serial#, I know I have it I just don't know where I put it. Search the net on how to get the codes for the radio, found several options, all of them don't work. I have EX 2003 Odyssey @ the website for honda, it says for 2001 n higher model you ... Read More
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