I recently went to the my local dealer for my 60k service. Let me first start out by saying check your invoices for those that don't do there own work. My dealer decided to go ahead and put for me ATF-Z1 fluid in my tranny. They were very nice about it but I had to go back again so they could flush it out and put in the right fluid CVT-F. I hope everything will be fine with the tranny for the long haul. Was a pisser because I specifically asked them to make sure they use all the correct fluids for the hybrid. Already had another dealer put in 5-20 weight oil for me 2 oil changes ago (definite nice drop in MPG's, should have known something was wrong when the bill was like 25 bucks since the hybrid oil cost at least that much) Could also be I live in TN and not too many hybrids out here.

Anyway off subject. Both of my sunvisors are cracked and need to be replaced. The dealer was nice enough to take care of them since they are not covered by Hondacare. When I shut the visor back up there is a large separation the plastic of the visor. Not so bad until it gets real hot and the plastic stretches and the visor does not want to return to the tucked position. Anyway just wanted to know if anyone else had the problem. The dealer knew exactly what I was talking about when I told him. He said he has seen several 2006 civics have the problem. I have also had the clip to where the sunvisor returns break. No biggy just like a 3 buck part and No I don't treat the visor rough, but I do put a sunshade daily.

It's a known problem that the dealer should have caught when he replaced them. There's TSB on it.

http://us.f13.yahoofs.com/bc/464bb45...gTAuIB9qDnAGiz

Since they replaced them with bad parts, it should be covered under the 12mo/12mi replacement parts warranty.

Take it back, thank them for their help, explain the problem and show them the TSB

Caholla


TSB link is not working for me... could you copy and paste that TSB here?

Thanks
Rick

Rick,
I posted the TSB here for you. Let me know if you have any trouble.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.ph...Q3Q5NVZjR0E9PQ

-Brian

Brian

Got it.... thanks

Rick

thanks for the info caholla.

The dealer has not replaced the visors for me yet they are on order. I was talking about the original one that came with the car. I am just so surprised on how cheaply made the cars are these days.

Yes, I'm having the problem where the visors split apart when raising them out of the way. It's been going on for a few months now, and it's gotten progressively worse, especially the last 2 weeks. Of course, I'm now at 38K miles and out of factory warranty.
I must call it in tomorrow. I hope they'll cover it. I also have the HondaCare extended Warranty, but I bet this is NOT one of the things it will cover.

Steve

STOP terrorism - Drive a HYBRID

Vehicles:
350 miles a week ------------ 2006 HCH II, Magnetic Pearl, w/NAVI (born on May 25, 2006)
350 miles a month ---------- 2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6
350 miles a year (for now) - 1986 Mercedes 560SL

I called in today, and now, at 39K (even minus the 5% odometer error extension which puts me at just over 37K), I'm still over the 36K limit. I hate that I waited just a little bit too long
And these are NOT covered by the HondaCare Extended warranty (as I expected). Maybe I can talk 'em into a little goodwill, since it's SO close. We'll see.

Anyone know how much these things cost? I've had no luck finding them online, on CollegeHills or several other sites.

Steve

STOP terrorism - Drive a HYBRID

Vehicles:
350 miles a week ------------ 2006 HCH II, Magnetic Pearl, w/NAVI (born on May 25, 2006)
350 miles a month ---------- 2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6
350 miles a year (for now) - 1986 Mercedes 560SL

Right Sunvisor Taupe/Ivory Interior 83230-SNA-AxxZB List -- $33.42
Right Sunvisor Blue/Pearl Gray Interior 83230-SNA-AxxZD List -- $40.78

Left Sunvisor Taupe/Ivory Interior 83280-SNA-xxZB List -- $33.42
Left Sunvisor Blue/Pearl Gray Interior 83280-SNA-AxxZD List -- $40.78

Most of the Blue/Pearl Gray Interior parts run 15-20% more expensive than the Taupe/Ivory parts. The cost of the parts are divided over fewer cars, which Honda kindly passes along.

You may be able to find the parts under list price online, but by the time you factor in shipping/handling you're better off visiting your local dealer (and can typically get it to you faster).

Thanks, caholla!

I found those part numbers:
Right 83230-SNA-A01ZD
Left 83280-SNA-A01ZD

But, I'm seeing a higher list price:
MSRP $54.82 Price $42.76 at CollegeHills.com
MSRP $54.82 Price $39.47 at 1sthondaparts.com
MSRP $54.82 Price $40.13 at Bernardi.com
MSRP $???? Price $40.73 at HondaPartsDeals.com
MSRP $54.39 Price $38.07 at HondaAutomotiveParts.com (Majestic Honda)

All pretty close.

I'll have to check my local dealers, too.

I'm still hoping to get a little Honda love here. We'll see.

Steve

STOP terrorism - Drive a HYBRID

Vehicles:
350 miles a week ------------ 2006 HCH II, Magnetic Pearl, w/NAVI (born on May 25, 2006)
350 miles a month ---------- 2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6
350 miles a year (for now) - 1986 Mercedes 560SL