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Old 08-02-2006, 06:44 PM
citywolf citywolf is offline
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Hybrids: 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
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Default Re: Calling any post-April 2006 owners!

So I went to the dealer today armed with my dealer recall notice and the TSB that I was thankful gchockry posted, and then I was told that my car did not qualify for the Calibration control update. I showed them the TSB that clearly included my VIN number, and they said it was not in their system on my car. So I called honda customer relations, and they verified that my car did need the update, especially to get the new tax credit. Honda admitted that they had not yet updated their system so that it showed up in the service system as needing the update. My dealer apologized and said they had already turned away one other HAH owner that day. So then after having my car for two hours, they came back to say that their update system, a computer that downloads updates from Honda, had not been working all day, and that I would have to come back next week. So, word of warning to everyone - Honda has not yet updated the service system, so your dealer may not know that your car needs the update. But most importantly, Honda verified that you MUST have proof of the update for your higher tax credit. If you want to check, cars that have been updated have a small punch above the first letter of the VIN in the engine compartment. (after my dealer lied and said I had already had the update, I showed them the lack of punch). Good luck everyone. I'll let you know after next week about the FE.
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