DJD58 wrote:
> On Aug 2, 6:18 am, aMAZon <zeszutkoNOS...@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>> Check Engine light came on in May. Dealer couldn't figure out why,
>> reset code, and I was on my way, after paying $89 diagnostic fee.
>>
>> A couple of weeks later, it came on again. They suggested "maybe you
>> didn't tighten the gas cap enough". Hah! I've been doing a minimum of
>> 5 clicks since I got the thing! Got a new gas cap, they reset the
>> light, and went on my way.
>>
>> Guess what illuminated my dashboard again yesterday? Dealer _still_ had
>> no clue "all tests passed". They reset the light, and at least they
>> didn't charge me the diagnostics fee again.
>>
>> But, based on my experience, I'm expecting this thing to come on again
>> in the near future. I could do what the Car Talk guys say ("put a piece
>> of electrical tape over the display so you can't see it"), but that
>> makes me uneasy.
>>
>> Based on the fact that it is a recurring same code, and I've done the
>> first steps of getting it diagnosed and getting the gas cap changed,
>> what ought I look for next? (Besides a new mechanic, perhaps?)
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>> --
>> aMAZon
>> zeszutko at nycap.rr.com
>> "It's never too late to have a happy childhood."
>
> Take a look at this discussion of the issue -
> http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showth...=&pagenumber=1
>
> Dan D
> '07 Ody EX
> Central NJ USA

Thanks. Do you think the dealership would appreciate it if I printed
that all out and waved it under their noses the next time I go in? :-)

--
aMAZon
zeszutko at nycap.rr.com
"It's never too late to have a happy childhood."