Honda Car Forum

#1 (**permalink**) 28 Aug 2003, 03:35 pm

In article <r0knkv432s7r5mvr9t15glku0edea5hhrk@4ax.com>, Steve Lee
<hate@spam.com> wrote:

> I've posted about my pinging noise problem with my '03 Pilot here in
> here many times in the past and would like to thank all those who
> replies with their thoughts. Even though I haven't been able to get
> rid of the noise, I learned alot from your replies.
>
> But what I've noticed is that, when the fuel is relatively low, say
> with the guage reading about 1/4 or less, I noticed that my pinging
> noise gets louder than when the fuel tank is full. I've confirmed
> this with the last three fill-ups to make sure. Also, when the fuel
> is relatively low, the pinging noise sometimes even develops into a
> little crackle and I immediately let go of the gas from the noise
> startling me a little.
>
> As I've said in the past, the pinging noise isn't that loud at all,
> and you do have to listen for it. But it's definitely there.
>
> Have you guys ever heard of any noise issues being related to the gas
> tank being about 1/4 empty or less? Thanks to E. Meyer et. al, my
> window/door squeak/scrunch noise seems to be gone. Now, I just have
> this pinging noise to deal with and wanna get rid of it so badly.
>
> Any input or thoughts would be much appreciated.

I agree with the poster that suggested that you take it to a Honda
Dealership and have them check the knock sensor and catalytic converter.
Do it when the the tank has 1/4 or less so the mechanic can easily hear
it. The warranty should cover it.

#2 (**permalink**) 30 Aug 2003, 11:16 am

On Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:35:27 -0700, billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com
(Bill B. Johnson) wrote:

>In article <r0knkv432s7r5mvr9t15glku0edea5hhrk@4ax.com>, Steve Lee
><hate@spam.com> wrote:
>
>> I've posted about my pinging noise problem with my '03 Pilot here in
[snp]
>> Any input or thoughts would be much appreciated.
>
>I agree with the poster that suggested that you take it to a Honda
>Dealership and have them check the knock sensor and catalytic converter.
>Do it when the the tank has 1/4 or less so the mechanic can easily hear
>it. The warranty should cover it.

Great, great, thanks for the info, Bill. Just one more observation I
made about my car pining and that is, when the car's relatively cold,
I noticed that the pinging noise is almost inaudible, if there at all.
But once the car's warmed up sufficiently, you can definitely hear it.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Re: Ever Heard of This Before?	Bill B. Johnson	Honda 2	1	30 Aug 2003 11:16 am
Re: Ever Heard of This Before?	Mathu	Honda 2	0	29 Aug 2003 10:20 am
Re: Ever Heard of This Before?	Brian Smith	Honda 2	3	27 Aug 2003 10:20 pm
Re: Ever Heard of This Before?	Brian Smith	Honda 3	3	27 Aug 2003 10:20 pm
Re: Ever Heard of This Before?	E. Meyer	Honda 3	1	27 Aug 2003 08:08 am

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)