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Cabin fumes
I have a Honda Accord Tourer on an 05-plate with 102k on the clock.
There has been a smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin since back in December which I have dealt with by having the recirculate air function operating.
Having looked online a cause can be a cracked manifold, which is such a common cause that Honda have changed the design.
I have contacted the local Honda dealer who says that Honda won’t cover the repair due to the age/mileage, but online there are numerous people who have had it replaced.
Should Honda cover this repair? It is a common design fault in an element that is not really subject to wear and tear. A FSH would not have prevented the problem.
There has been a smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin since back in December which I have dealt with by having the recirculate air function operating.
Having looked online a cause can be a cracked manifold, which is such a common cause that Honda have changed the design.
I have contacted the local Honda dealer who says that Honda won’t cover the repair due to the age/mileage, but online there are numerous people who have had it replaced.
Should Honda cover this repair? It is a common design fault in an element that is not really subject to wear and tear. A FSH would not have prevented the problem.
Asked on 12 April 2011 by treborbaston
Answered by
Honest John
It's years old so Honda is under no obligation to replace this even though it's a known problem. Might contribute some goodwill if you raise it as a safety complaint, saying the fumes make your feel drowsy.
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