Update on my TSB claim @ my dealer for the neg. camber.....

[sgtmorph]

I went to my dealer and they pulled up the TSB for my negative camber. I explained that I was saving them money since my car has only 250 miles on it, the tires are still in great shape with no irregular wear yet. That if they just put on the new rear upper control arms listed in the TSB, they obviously wouldn't have a need to shell out the dough for the new tires. He went to the back of the car, looked at it and said, "Holy crap, you're right!" So he proceeded to order me these new upper rear control arms and the bolts for free and agreed to install these parts free under warranty. I'm SOOOOOOO glad I purchased that $0 deductable extended warranty...lol

I highly suggest everyone take advantage of this!!!

good luck,
sgtmorph

[fleshwound250]

Anybody knows what vins are affected ?

[BlaqkAudio]

06-07 Non-Si Civics

[sgtmorph]

Yeah.....the TSB I read there said ALL 06-07 "non-si" civics.

[ethlar]

I tried to go get them to do it on my 06, at 32,000 miles. They wont do the work till i talk to HOA cause im not running OEM tires anymore since they were toast at 19,000.

[sgtmorph]

Originally Posted by ethlar

I tried to go get them to do it on my 06, at 32,000 miles. They wont do the work till i talk to HOA cause im not running OEM tires anymore since they were toast at 19,000.

that sucks......they should at least to give you the rear upper control arms and the bolts listed in the part numbers on the tsb so, at least this problem won't cause furthur damage to your current tires (regardless of what tires you are using, the neg. camber is still an issue)

good luck

[06NaviEX]

I called and made an appointment yesterday. I'm running aftermarket 17" wheels and tires. They are doing mine with no questions asked.

It's more about correcting the rear arms than the tires right? The tire replacement part is just for those with new or low mileage cars to get new tires if they are worn because of this.

It sounds like your dealer just doesn't want to do the work. I'd call another one if I were you!

[magbarn]

Originally Posted by sgtmorph

I went to my dealer and they pulled up the TSB for my negative camber. I explained that I was saving them money since my car has only 250 miles on it, the tires are still in great shape with no irregular wear yet. That if they just put on the new rear upper control arms listed in the TSB, they obviously wouldn't have a need to shell out the dough for the new tires. He went to the back of the car, looked at it and said, "Holy crap, you're right!" So he proceeded to order me these new upper rear control arms and the bolts for free and agreed to install these parts free under warranty. I'm SOOOOOOO glad I purchased that $0 deductable extended warranty...lol

I highly suggest everyone take advantage of this!!!

good luck,
sgtmorph

You got lucky as my dealer refuses to replace the control arms unless my tires show wear. Anyone in socal been able to get this done without tire wear?

[ethlar]

Originally Posted by magbarn

You got lucky as my dealer refuses to replace the control arms unless my tires show wear. Anyone in socal been able to get this done without tire wear?

Call HOA, tell them you saw TSB 08-001 and your dealer refuses to do the work

# is 1-800-999-1009


i just did that and now i am having some sort of honda representative assigned as a mediator between me and my dealer to get this all fixed

[magbarn]

Keep us updated Ethlar, if you follow the TSB to the letter it does come across as "Don't replace upper arms without tire wear" Seems kinda lame, but I'll give HOA a call. Thanks for the advice.

[sh33t_0f_p4p3r]

non-si's, wtf what about fa5s?????

[ryker]

Originally Posted by magbarn

Keep us updated Ethlar, if you follow the TSB to the letter it does come across as "Don't replace upper arms without tire wear" Seems kinda lame, but I'll give HOA a call. Thanks for the advice.

Not really. You don't get new tires without tire wear. But if you complain about vibration and tire noise then you can get the new correct designed camber arms.

I've got an appt for next Thursday. I'll carry my little digital camera and video record this.

[magbarn]

Originally Posted by ryker

Not really. You don't get new tires without tire wear. But if you complain about vibration and tire noise then you can get the new correct designed camber arms.

I've got an appt for next Thursday. I'll carry my little digital camera and video record this.

That's the problem I didn't want new tires, I wanted to change the upper arms before my tires were worn unevenly. I did complain that there was vibration and noise, but the dealer took it out for a drive and of course "Could no replicate problem" was the answer. The service writer's stance was "we're not replacing your control arms since your tires are still look new at 2500 miles."

[Agnt004]

Originally Posted by sgtmorph

I went to my dealer and they pulled up the TSB for my negative camber. I explained that I was saving them money since my car has only 250 miles on it, the tires are still in great shape with no irregular wear yet. That if they just put on the new rear upper control arms listed in the TSB, they obviously wouldn't have a need to shell out the dough for the new tires. He went to the back of the car, looked at it and said, "Holy crap, you're right!" So he proceeded to order me these new upper rear control arms and the bolts for free and agreed to install these parts free under warranty. I'm SOOOOOOO glad I purchased that $0 deductable extended warranty...lol

I highly suggest everyone take advantage of this!!!

good luck,
sgtmorph

You don't need the extended warranty to get the TSB work done.

[brazilianguy]

you know, i was just noticing the neg camber on the back like two days ago
i thought i was going crazy, but i guess not! lol
maybe i'm going crazy, can any one confirm that it looks like the back has a little neg camber?

[sgtmorph]

Originally Posted by Agnt004

You don't need the extended warranty to get the TSB work done.

I know it dude.....

I used to work as a GM mechanic so I'm versed in TSB's and warranty work and such. I'm just excited that my dealer is hookin' me up with the new camber arms despite the fact that my tires are still new and against the "rules" of the TSB...

[dtexan]

Does anyone know how much the parts alone cost?

[sgtmorph]

I think the camber arms on my work order were like $160-something from honda.....then there were like six bolts????

[dtexan]

Wow I have 45k miles on my 2006 lx and no camber wear. I am on my 3rd set of tires though with no signs of camber wear at all. I think if you drive agressive it will wear even

[ethlar]

Im sitting at the dealer right now, they are replacing the suspension components for me as we speak, i think HOA got on their asses about it. They are also inspecting my tires for a uneven wear pattern but if there is one i will have to take it up with HOA myself to get things replaced.