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I need some info because I am getting a run around on replacing my compliance bushings on a 2005 Honda Element EX.
I called a the dealership where I bought my E's service department and I explained my E's passenger side Compliance Bushing was out. (read: Completely gone.) He tells me to come in even though he can't guarantee they will be replaced after looking and seeing that I have warranty left. (read: power train warranty)
This is a Honda Certified used vehicle. I am at 80'800 miles. I bought it at 54'xxx miles. I am the second owner as it was a lease vehicle.
I have not been able to find 'ANY' maintenance logs on this vehicle even looking at Honda's owner link.
What I need to know are the following things.
1. On a lease vehicle how do I find out who has the maintenance logs?
I need to know if the bushings had been replaced before I bought the vehicle.
2. How long are the Compliance Bushings supposed to last?
3. Since they are a wear item when does Honda recommend when they should be replaced. I can find nothing listed on Ownerlink or in the manual.
4. 04513-SCV-000 (What comes in this set besides the 2 bushings that
makes it worth $75-80 dollars)
5. I saw this parts list on Service bulletin 09-023 . The dealership is telling me they have to replace all this. They quoted me $400+ to replace the bushings themselves all total..
After I told them I ordered parts they told me $275 to install them. They had the bushing quote on the sheet at $125 dollars and like 8 dollars and 5 dollars per bolt. Is this normal?
PARTS INFORMATION
What are the correct parts numbers for a 2005?
6. I noticed some people mentioning buying the entire control arm. Is this normal? Why would your replace it if the bushings are only 12 dollars? Is there anything else that would need to be replaced if I have to replace the bushings? Should I replace the struts at the same time?
I called a the dealership where I bought my E's service department and I explained my E's passenger side Compliance Bushing was out. (read: Completely gone.) He tells me to come in even though he can't guarantee they will be replaced after looking and seeing that I have warranty left. (read: power train warranty)
This is a Honda Certified used vehicle. I am at 80'800 miles. I bought it at 54'xxx miles. I am the second owner as it was a lease vehicle.
I have not been able to find 'ANY' maintenance logs on this vehicle even looking at Honda's owner link.
What I need to know are the following things.
1. On a lease vehicle how do I find out who has the maintenance logs?
I need to know if the bushings had been replaced before I bought the vehicle.
2. How long are the Compliance Bushings supposed to last?
3. Since they are a wear item when does Honda recommend when they should be replaced. I can find nothing listed on Ownerlink or in the manual.
4. 04513-SCV-000 (What comes in this set besides the 2 bushings that
makes it worth $75-80 dollars)
5. I saw this parts list on Service bulletin 09-023 . The dealership is telling me they have to replace all this. They quoted me $400+ to replace the bushings themselves all total..
After I told them I ordered parts they told me $275 to install them. They had the bushing quote on the sheet at $125 dollars and like 8 dollars and 5 dollars per bolt. Is this normal?
PARTS INFORMATION
- Flange Nut (’07–08 models, two required):
P/N 90002-S10-000, H/C 4977401
- Front Compliance Bushing Kit
(Includes left and right bushings):
P/N 04513-SCV-000, H/C 9125105
- Lower Arm Flange Bolt
(’07–08 models, two required per side):
P/N 90118-SCV-A00, H/C 8401093
- Upper Arm Clip (two required):
P/N 90701-SX0-003, H/C 4635033
What are the correct parts numbers for a 2005?
6. I noticed some people mentioning buying the entire control arm. Is this normal? Why would your replace it if the bushings are only 12 dollars? Is there anything else that would need to be replaced if I have to replace the bushings? Should I replace the struts at the same time?