I have a '03 EX-L (4 cyl) and I don't believe I've ever heard the
sound you are describing. I have about 1,500 miles on it, most of
which are city miles so lots of start-ups.

Do you have a 4 or a 6?


On 14 Jul 2003 10:47:22 -0700, qahsan99@yahoo.com (rulsan) wrote:

>I bought a new honda accord 2003 a week ago. Everytime the car is
>started and shifts its transmission for the very first time I feel
>"zhing" like sound.It's not the usual bump like feeling that happens
>during the transmission shift.
>
>And I never feel that sound after the first time even when I stop and
>start from the traffic light.
>
>Is it something related to the brake-in period? I already have 700
>miles logged in the car. did anyone have this experience?
>
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