My check engine light is on - Page 4

BrianR · 04-16-2010, 02:36 AM

I stand ready and willing to replace the ashtray, if needed.

Undertoad · 04-16-2010, 06:29 AM

The ashtray is now my phone holder. It does a decent job of it.

Well that's the problem - nobody bought the fuel injectors!

Shawnee123 · 04-16-2010, 07:22 AM

How's my back seat doing?

See, even in a car that's up on concrete blocks, the back-seat can serve a function. You can sleep in it, you can read in it, you can...

Undertoad · 04-16-2010, 07:26 AM

It's getting beat up from hauling bass amps!

Shawnee123 · 04-16-2010, 07:26 AM

Good and hearty back seat, then.

Cloud · 04-16-2010, 09:55 AM

Goddammit! My check engine light came back on!

and the car is still doing the same sheet (running ragged, engine hesitating)

NOW what do I do?

arrggh!

Clodfobble · 04-16-2010, 09:58 AM

Take it back, say you want a refund on the new computer system since that obviously wasn't the problem, and tell them to figure out what the problem really is.

Shawnee123 · 04-16-2010, 10:04 AM

Oh...ugh.

Cars can be such a pain in the ass.

tw · 04-16-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

NOW what do I do?

Go back and read what I posted. Very first thing to do (from that post): take off that cap (as described with the noted precaution) and inspect coolant level.

Meanwhile, yes, they need to discuss your refund.

Who did this analysis? A Honda dealer?

Cloud · 04-16-2010, 08:01 PM

both a Honda dealer and an independent auto shop made the diagnosis. I'm not going to fool around with the engine myself, trust me--bad idea.

tw · 04-16-2010, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

I'm not going to fool around with the engine myself, trust me--bad idea.

Then you also never do anything more dangerous such as put air into tires or fill the car with gas. Viewing a coolant level is about as complicated as filling the wiper fluid and safer than driving.

Otherwise just keep throwing money at it a few $hundreds at a time. It is a job most often given to the shop's temporary kid because it is that trivial and easy. They do not even trust the kid to drive a car. But checking fluid levels - even the kid can do it.

monster · 04-16-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tw

Then you also never do anything more dangerous such as put air into tires or fill the car with gas. .

Not even that, I think i remember (full service gas only?)...

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Cloud · 04-16-2010, 11:05 PM

(nods) and why I can't deal well with car shit.

skysidhe · 04-17-2010, 12:32 AM

Does your user manual give you any hints?

Nirvana · 04-17-2010, 12:40 AM

On my 98 Explorer the check engine light came on and the engine was not doing anything wrong. I drove 100,000 more miles with a smiley face sticker over that check engine light.

04-16-2010, 02:36 AM	#46
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I stand ready and willing to replace the ashtray, if needed. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

04-16-2010, 07:22 AM	#48
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	How's my back seat doing? See, even in a car that's up on concrete blocks, the back-seat can serve a function. You can sleep in it, you can read in it, you can... __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-16-2010, 07:26 AM	#50
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Good and hearty back seat, then. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-16-2010, 09:55 AM	#51
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Goddammit! My check engine light came back on! and the car is still doing the same sheet (running ragged, engine hesitating) NOW what do I do? arrggh! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-16-2010, 09:58 AM	#52
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Take it back, say you want a refund on the new computer system since that obviously wasn't the problem, and tell them to figure out what the problem really is. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

04-16-2010, 06:29 AM	#47
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The ashtray is now my phone holder. It does a decent job of it. Well that's the problem - nobody bought the fuel injectors!

04-16-2010, 10:04 AM	#53
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Oh...ugh. Cars can be such a pain in the ass. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-16-2010, 08:01 PM	#55
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	both a Honda dealer and an independent auto shop made the diagnosis. I'm not going to fool around with the engine myself, trust me--bad idea. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-16-2010, 11:05 PM	#58
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	(nods) and why I can't deal well with car shit. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-17-2010, 12:32 AM	#59
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Does your user manual give you any hints?

04-17-2010, 12:40 AM	#60
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	On my 98 Explorer the check engine light came on and the engine was not doing anything wrong. I drove 100,000 more miles with a smiley face sticker over that check engine light. __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

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