We've asked a couple of mechanics. Some say it's common and doesn't necessarily mean anything. Another says it could lead to serious problems. Another says he thinks there was a recall on this. Anyone know?
2006-09-26 15:08:46 · 6 answers · asked by joy4ever 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
Hey, do what the person says about taking your car to auto zone for a engine check thing. I had the same problem with a 96' Toyota Camry., took it to the Toyota dealership, and was just about to put it on the rack for $85.00 test. The nice mechanic came & told me, ""hey this is redicilous, to charge you this when you can take it to Auto Zone for free.(this is good) Did what he said, & it was in the fuse box, they had gotten wet during a real heavy rain.(driving through deep run-off) and they were shortening out. I replaced all the fuses for a few bucks & the light went off & stayed off. My neighbor had the same problem, and she took her truck to a Mazda dealership, and they charged her $87.50 and come to find out her gas cap was on crooked, he took the cap off reapplyed it and the light went off. (she didn't do what I did) cost me about $10.00 her almost $100 after taxes. So I hope it works for you, ""Good Luck""
2006-09-26 15:25:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dealer and get it checked. In a 2002, I'll bet you have 70-80,000 miles on the car. The EGR valve tends to clog by then and you will need it replaced. You WILL notice an improvement in performance, if this is your problem. If you are the original owner, you may have received an extended warranty notice on this particular problem. In the Accords, they decided to cover EGR valve replacement up to 80,000 miles at no charge. If you are not the original owner, ask at the Honda dealer. A private mechanic would not now about this and would not be able to turn the charges in to Honda America.
Or - tighten your gas cap. :-)
2006-09-26 18:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many mechanics have you taken it to? Sounds like quite a few. I would go to the dealer.
2006-09-26 15:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by davesdancing8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can take your car to an auto zone and they can hook it up to a diagnostic machine that gives codes for what is making your check engine light shine. it can be nothing more than a fuse or maybe something much worse. but it is free to check there and can't hurt!
good luck
2006-09-26 15:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by beckdawgydawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dealer, it will probably be the 02 dongle.
2006-09-26 17:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by bks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your local honda dealership for an inspection.
2006-09-26 15:12:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋