"SHRED" <noone@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> 2002 CR-V
> 78233 miles
> California
>
> Throttle position sensor went out so the whole throttle body needed
> replacement. They can't replace just the sensor.
> Total cost: $1000.00.
>
> American Honda just called and are going to "review" for possible
> "goodwill" coverage. The representative didn't sound to encouraging.
>
> I have the TSB 04-008 which admits to a defective part.
> http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/A04-008.PDF
>
> This is so frustrating.
> I have owned, and my family has owned, Honda for decades. 2 of our 3
> vehicles are Honda.
>
> This thousand dollar bill is souring me to Honda big time.
> It would be a shame for Honda to lose me over this.
>
> Any advice here?
>
>

Makes one want to take a closer look at a Hyundai. IIRC they have a
10-year, 100K miles warranty. And they don't cost as much as a Honda.

Bearman Owner, over the years, of six Hondas