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Old 28 Oct 2006, 09:51 am
TomP
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Default Re: Drivers seat has play in it, and moves while driving. Honda willNOT repair

kirk,

If the power seat mechanism was a tight as you think it should be. The
electric motors would have to be as big as starter motors to get the job
done.

If a little play in the seat track is such a life altering problem, you're
a lucky man.




kirk.malajian@gmail.com wrote:

> Hello all.
>
> I've noticed some discussion on this topic, but it seems to have been a
> bit dated.
>
> I have a 2004 Accord EX coupe V6MT. I previously owned a 2003 Accord
> EX coupe V6Auto.
>
> In both cars I have experienced a problem with the drivers seat moving
> ever so slightly while stopping, starting, or turning. I traded in my
> 2003 Accord, because Honda did not want to fix the seat, so i figured,
> I'd get a new one and all would be fine. This was not the case.
>
> I have taken my Honda Accord to 3 different dealers. Mahway, NJ;
> Paramus, NJ; and Nanuet, NY. All three have told me that the drivers
> seat moving is "Normal Operation". Basically, the service technician
> at the Nanuet, NY service department told me that if he swaped out the
> seat rails, that the parts would cost $1,000 and labor would be 6
> hours. He also mentioned that the dealership would probably not recoup
> the money because Honda does not recognized the problem with the seat
> rails.
>
> I also had previously contacted Honda of America and talked to customer
> service representitive. He was very unhelpful, and told me that he
> couldn't find anything in his system on this subject. He also asked me
> if I "TEST DROVE" the car. I said, of course i test drove it, but the
> seat in that car didn't move when i drove.
>
> To me, this is not only a quality control issue, but a saftey issue.
>
> At this point, i will most likely be selling or trading in my Accord
> for a better built Toyota or Nissan. It's unfortunate that a car that
> would be fun to drive, becomes something I dread on getting into
> everyday.
>
> If anyone is willing to sign and send a peition together please let me
> know. I'd be willing to put a petition and a letter together.


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