EvilStryke17
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Origin: New Civic Coupe LX-P purchased with 5 miles on 9/5/16.
Issue #1: Noticed on 9/6/16, vehicle would veer left when the Steering Wheel was centered. Vehicle was taken to the Honda Service Center on 9/21/16 and a 4-Wheel Alignment was performed with the Front and Rear Toes adjusted to manufacturer specifications.
Issue #2: Noticed on 9/21/16 later in the day, vehicle would veer right when the Steering Wheel was centered. Vehicle was taken to the Honda Service Center on 9/26/16, the Service Manager test drove the vehicle with me, reproduced the issue, 4-Wheel Alignment performed again with the Steering Wheel measured to be aligned within "tolerance levels", Rear Toe adjusted to manufacturer specifications (again), and Front Driver and Passenger tires switched for troubleshooting and purposes. Test drove the vehicle with the Service Manager and when the Steering Wheel was centered, the vehicle still veered slightly right. Service Manager advised me that Honda would consider such behavior "within normal tolerance ranges since the Steering Wheel system is built with springs that cannot be truly perfectly aligned". The Service Manager also explained road crowning and that a true tire pull would occur within 3-4 seconds after letting go of the Steering Wheel. The Service Manager went on to explain that Honda considers a vehicle that drifts either left or right within a 7-second period normal due to varying road conditions.
Issue #3: Noticed on 9/26/16 later in the day, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light illuminated on the freeway at 65MPH. Read the Owner's Manual and started the recalibration system since the Front Driver and Passenger tires were switched, as mentioned above. Now, Maintenance Minder has illuminated Main Code 'A' with Oil Life of 90% and 840 miles. Left the Service Manager a voicemail regarding this new-found issue and awaiting a callback some time tomorrow or Wednesday.
I have searched far and wide to understand why my Maintenance Minder now illuminates 'A' when it did not before I took in my vehicle to the Honda Service Center this morning. From the forum threads I've read all over the internet, it is a mixture between "resolved by Honda with a software update with models with Infotainment Systems earlier this year" and to "don't worry about it, Maintenance Minder is showing that service is due in the near future".
I would appreciate your time and consideration to explain the issue with my Maintenance Minder, whether it is a normal behavior or something to report to Honda Customer Relations at this point. Thank you!
Issue #1: Noticed on 9/6/16, vehicle would veer left when the Steering Wheel was centered. Vehicle was taken to the Honda Service Center on 9/21/16 and a 4-Wheel Alignment was performed with the Front and Rear Toes adjusted to manufacturer specifications.
Issue #2: Noticed on 9/21/16 later in the day, vehicle would veer right when the Steering Wheel was centered. Vehicle was taken to the Honda Service Center on 9/26/16, the Service Manager test drove the vehicle with me, reproduced the issue, 4-Wheel Alignment performed again with the Steering Wheel measured to be aligned within "tolerance levels", Rear Toe adjusted to manufacturer specifications (again), and Front Driver and Passenger tires switched for troubleshooting and purposes. Test drove the vehicle with the Service Manager and when the Steering Wheel was centered, the vehicle still veered slightly right. Service Manager advised me that Honda would consider such behavior "within normal tolerance ranges since the Steering Wheel system is built with springs that cannot be truly perfectly aligned". The Service Manager also explained road crowning and that a true tire pull would occur within 3-4 seconds after letting go of the Steering Wheel. The Service Manager went on to explain that Honda considers a vehicle that drifts either left or right within a 7-second period normal due to varying road conditions.
Issue #3: Noticed on 9/26/16 later in the day, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light illuminated on the freeway at 65MPH. Read the Owner's Manual and started the recalibration system since the Front Driver and Passenger tires were switched, as mentioned above. Now, Maintenance Minder has illuminated Main Code 'A' with Oil Life of 90% and 840 miles. Left the Service Manager a voicemail regarding this new-found issue and awaiting a callback some time tomorrow or Wednesday.
I have searched far and wide to understand why my Maintenance Minder now illuminates 'A' when it did not before I took in my vehicle to the Honda Service Center this morning. From the forum threads I've read all over the internet, it is a mixture between "resolved by Honda with a software update with models with Infotainment Systems earlier this year" and to "don't worry about it, Maintenance Minder is showing that service is due in the near future".
I would appreciate your time and consideration to explain the issue with my Maintenance Minder, whether it is a normal behavior or something to report to Honda Customer Relations at this point. Thank you!
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