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Re: [Shop-talk] Honda car question

To: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Honda car question
From: Gpd4 <gpd4@juno.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:28:59 -0400
Cc: shop-talk@autox.team.net
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References: <6.2.5.6.1.20160702105458.04bc5790@cox.net>
Bad CV joint or whatever the drivetrain joint is on that vehicle.

GPD4
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> On Jul 2, 2016, at 11:02 AM, John T. Blair <jblair1948@cox.net> wrote:
> 
> Shop content: a neighbor came into my shop (garage) and asked me a question 
> about his 2004 Honda Accord with about 87,000 mi on it.
> 
> When he accelerates above 50 MPH the car vibrates.  He took me for a test 
> ride, and it is very previlant.  You feel it through the entire car.
> 
> As soon as he quits accelerating the ride smooths out.  As long as he is hold
> a constant speed everything if fine.  But if he trys to accelerate the 
> vibration starts back up.
> 
> The check engine light is **not** on.  The only light that is on is the maint.
> required light.
> 
> I don't think the problem has anything to do with the plugs, wires, 
> injectors, or fuel pump as any of those items should throw a code.
> 
> I thought about a wheel ballance problem, but the problem should not go
> away when holding a steady speed.  He's also had the tires ballanced to
> try and correct the problem to no avail.
> 
> My diagnostic skill are starting to dwain, I think.  So I thought I'd come to
> the well of knowledge and see if anyone had any idea of where to look or
> what to look for.
> 
> TIA
> 
> John
> 
> 
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