jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
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> Gunz4Me wrote:
>> Greets,
>>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and
>> I noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off.
>> Is this normal when they are new? It is hard to explain the
>> "roughness", but my 2000 EX V-6 did not exhibit this behavior.
>
> please explain - how can a motor that's switched off be rough?



I interpret his statement to mean "gives a hard shake when it's turned
off".


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
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> Gunz4Me wrote:
>> Greets,
>>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and
>> I noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off.
>> Is this normal when they are new? It is hard to explain the
>> "roughness", but my 2000 EX V-6 did not exhibit this behavior.
>
> please explain - how can a motor that's switched off be rough?



I interpret his statement to mean "gives a hard shake when it's turned
off".


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> I interpret his statement to mean "gives a hard shake when it's turned
> off".
>

Yep that is it. It doesn't always do it, though.

 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> I interpret his statement to mean "gives a hard shake when it's turned
> off".
>

Yep that is it. It doesn't always do it, though.

 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> I interpret his statement to mean "gives a hard shake when it's turned
> off".
>

Yep that is it. It doesn't always do it, though.

 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns98CE9570FF6A0tegger@207.14.116.130...

> I interpret his statement to mean "gives a hard shake when it's turned
> off".
>

Yep that is it. It doesn't always do it, though.

 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <0NqdnYSXx_djL1vYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@giganews.com>,
> "Gunz4Me" <gunz4me@***.REMOVE.THIS.net> wrote:
>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and I
>> noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off.
>
> I'm curious why you think yoiu have to tell us it has XM Radio.
>
Because my last one didn't....

 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <0NqdnYSXx_djL1vYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@giganews.com>,
> "Gunz4Me" <gunz4me@***.REMOVE.THIS.net> wrote:
>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and I
>> noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off.
>
> I'm curious why you think yoiu have to tell us it has XM Radio.
>
Because my last one didn't....

 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <0NqdnYSXx_djL1vYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@giganews.com>,
> "Gunz4Me" <gunz4me@***.REMOVE.THIS.net> wrote:
>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and I
>> noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off.
>
> I'm curious why you think yoiu have to tell us it has XM Radio.
>
Because my last one didn't....

 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <0NqdnYSXx_djL1vYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@giganews.com>,
> "Gunz4Me" <gunz4me@***.REMOVE.THIS.net> wrote:
>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and I
>> noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off.
>
> I'm curious why you think yoiu have to tell us it has XM Radio.
>
Because my last one didn't....

 

"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
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> Gunz4Me wrote:
>> Greets,
>>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and I
>> noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off. Is
>> this normal when they are new? It is hard to explain the "roughness",
>> but my 2000 EX V-6 did not exhibit this behavior.
>
> please explain - how can a motor that's switched off be rough?

Hard shake of the vehicle. I am not used to that.

>
>>
>> FWIW, the car is in neutral when I turn the ignition off. Other than
>> that, it is VERY FUN to drive and I think I made a great choice in a
>> cross between something sporty and practical. I smoked a new Nissan
>> Maxima when I drove the Accord off of the lot, so I am happy with its
>> performance.
>
> try not to "smoke" the motor too much when new. read the owner manual for
> run-in instructions. read the owner manual, period.
>
I only did it once and I am trying to be gentle on it, but the temptation is
hard to resist.

>>
>> Now my gripe... Why in the hell did Honda not include MP3 capabilities in
>> its in dash head unit? Even the freaking Ford Focus has MP3 abilities.
>
> it's the only thing frod /can/ do - frod buyers don't buy based on
> technology or superiority of product - they buy based on the freakin'
> stero - go figure.
That is a needless gripe. A new radio is easy to come by for cheap. IIRC,
Honda used to sell a MP3/WMA deck to add to the factory radio. I don't know
if this option exists for the 2007 model??

 

"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
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> Gunz4Me wrote:
>> Greets,
>>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and I
>> noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off. Is
>> this normal when they are new? It is hard to explain the "roughness",
>> but my 2000 EX V-6 did not exhibit this behavior.
>
> please explain - how can a motor that's switched off be rough?

Hard shake of the vehicle. I am not used to that.

>
>>
>> FWIW, the car is in neutral when I turn the ignition off. Other than
>> that, it is VERY FUN to drive and I think I made a great choice in a
>> cross between something sporty and practical. I smoked a new Nissan
>> Maxima when I drove the Accord off of the lot, so I am happy with its
>> performance.
>
> try not to "smoke" the motor too much when new. read the owner manual for
> run-in instructions. read the owner manual, period.
>
I only did it once and I am trying to be gentle on it, but the temptation is
hard to resist.

>>
>> Now my gripe... Why in the hell did Honda not include MP3 capabilities in
>> its in dash head unit? Even the freaking Ford Focus has MP3 abilities.
>
> it's the only thing frod /can/ do - frod buyers don't buy based on
> technology or superiority of product - they buy based on the freakin'
> stero - go figure.
That is a needless gripe. A new radio is easy to come by for cheap. IIRC,
Honda used to sell a MP3/WMA deck to add to the factory radio. I don't know
if this option exists for the 2007 model??

 

"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
news:zradnXAIZOAWK1vYnZ2dnUVZ_tCtnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t...
> Gunz4Me wrote:
>> Greets,
>>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and I
>> noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off. Is
>> this normal when they are new? It is hard to explain the "roughness",
>> but my 2000 EX V-6 did not exhibit this behavior.
>
> please explain - how can a motor that's switched off be rough?

Hard shake of the vehicle. I am not used to that.

>
>>
>> FWIW, the car is in neutral when I turn the ignition off. Other than
>> that, it is VERY FUN to drive and I think I made a great choice in a
>> cross between something sporty and practical. I smoked a new Nissan
>> Maxima when I drove the Accord off of the lot, so I am happy with its
>> performance.
>
> try not to "smoke" the motor too much when new. read the owner manual for
> run-in instructions. read the owner manual, period.
>
I only did it once and I am trying to be gentle on it, but the temptation is
hard to resist.

>>
>> Now my gripe... Why in the hell did Honda not include MP3 capabilities in
>> its in dash head unit? Even the freaking Ford Focus has MP3 abilities.
>
> it's the only thing frod /can/ do - frod buyers don't buy based on
> technology or superiority of product - they buy based on the freakin'
> stero - go figure.
That is a needless gripe. A new radio is easy to come by for cheap. IIRC,
Honda used to sell a MP3/WMA deck to add to the factory radio. I don't know
if this option exists for the 2007 model??

 

"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
news:zradnXAIZOAWK1vYnZ2dnUVZ_tCtnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t...
> Gunz4Me wrote:
>> Greets,
>>
>> I just purchased a 2007 Accord EX V-6 6-Spd MT w/ XM Radio Sedan, and I
>> noticed that the motor is ultra rough when I turn the vehicle off. Is
>> this normal when they are new? It is hard to explain the "roughness",
>> but my 2000 EX V-6 did not exhibit this behavior.
>
> please explain - how can a motor that's switched off be rough?

Hard shake of the vehicle. I am not used to that.

>
>>
>> FWIW, the car is in neutral when I turn the ignition off. Other than
>> that, it is VERY FUN to drive and I think I made a great choice in a
>> cross between something sporty and practical. I smoked a new Nissan
>> Maxima when I drove the Accord off of the lot, so I am happy with its
>> performance.
>
> try not to "smoke" the motor too much when new. read the owner manual for
> run-in instructions. read the owner manual, period.
>
I only did it once and I am trying to be gentle on it, but the temptation is
hard to resist.

>>
>> Now my gripe... Why in the hell did Honda not include MP3 capabilities in
>> its in dash head unit? Even the freaking Ford Focus has MP3 abilities.
>
> it's the only thing frod /can/ do - frod buyers don't buy based on
> technology or superiority of product - they buy based on the freakin'
> stero - go figure.
That is a needless gripe. A new radio is easy to come by for cheap. IIRC,
Honda used to sell a MP3/WMA deck to add to the factory radio. I don't know
if this option exists for the 2007 model??

 

> I'm curious why you think yoiu have to tell us it hasXMRadio.

Because XM is so freaking good he can't live without it.