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#7182 of 7211 malfunction light by tadeg1209 Jul 30, 2008 (2:46 am)
I have a 1999 Odyssey and the malfunction light wont go off even after closing the fuel cap properly. But each time I disconnect the battery it goes off and comes on again after a few days! Replies to this message: vger (Jul 30, 2008 5:04 pm) fezo (Jan 09, 2009 5:33 pm) vger (Jan 09, 2009 6:28 pm)
#7183 of 7211 Re: malfunction light [tadeg1209] by vger Jul 30, 2008 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: tadeg1209 (Jul 30, 2008 2:46 am) The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) tells more than just a loose cap or O2 sensor going bad. Here in So Calif, we have Autozone Auto Parts store, which will read the MIL Code and tell you what is wrong for free. Whenever the (ECM) Engine Control Module senses anything going out, the check engine light will come on. It will retain it in it's memory till what is wrong is fixed or it's cleared by disconnecting the battery. Clearing it in memory doesn't correct what is wrong, so the light will come back on. BTW, by disconnecting the battery, you will also clear other important functions that is kept in memory in the ECM (transmission shift points, based on rpm and load). It will self learn again, but I wouldn't keep doing it. Most likely it is an O2 sensor bad or some part of your Emission system going out, but best to have it checked to see what the MIL Code is, Again some auto parts stores do it free.   Vger Replies to this message: fezo (Jan 09, 2009 5:33 pm) vger (Jan 09, 2009 6:28 pm)
#7184 of 7211 Just bringing this back to the top.... by fezo Jan 09, 2009 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: vger (Jul 30, 2008 5:04 pm) Wow. No one's had anything to say for six months?   Not that I do.....   My 2004 EX is going along just fine. I did buy a higher mileage car to reduce the number of miles I drive on the van but it isn't quite that. I got an old Celica convertible which is way fun and gets 30 mpg. When gas was up at $4 the savings was paying half the insurance on it... Now the Celica eats up miles and the Ody only has maybe 56K on it. I should be able to stretch it out long enough that it will be my last van.   In retrospect I probably would have been happier in a wagon with a thrid row seat because I like cars better than vans but I can't complain about the van. It's doing fine. Replies to this message: vger (Jan 09, 2009 6:28 pm)
#7185 of 7211 Re: Just bringing this back to the top.... [fezo] by vger Jan 09, 2009 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: fezo (Jan 09, 2009 5:33 pm) A wagon??? What advantage does a wagon have over the Odyssey? Your Odyssey holds seven passengers, doors on both side, have room for cargo behind the last bench, front wheel drive with independent suspension which makes it drive like a sedan, and gets about 25 mpg average load and driving conditions. Now why would you be happier with a wagon?
#7186 of 7211 2003 ODY MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE by sams2 Jan 10, 2009 (3:53 am)
The motor mounts on my 2003 Ody failed at about 53,000 miles. Dealer quoted $950 to repair, said even though it was an early failure it was not covered by any warranty.. I had the repair done by my own mechanic for $650. Wrote to Honda and complained and asked them to pay for the parts. They agreed and sent me a check. If you experiences premature engine mount failure suggest that you contact your dealer and insist that they bring Honda into the loop. You might just get a free repair. Apparently Honda Motors is more reasonable than some of their dealers.   This is the second time that Honda helped out. I like them.
#7187 of 7211 Re: 2004 Honday Odyssey - Wheel shudders at high speed [vger] by autowrite Jan 12, 2009 (9:34 am)
Replying to: vger (Jul 25, 2008 7:13 pm) Actually, I changed by timing belt & water pumo and included a tune-up on my 2002 Odyssey at 154,000 kms. It cost me $1195$CN including Type II service. Dealer recommends timing belt at 168,000 but earlier would be safer. I do not know where you got 60,000 miles; should be 100,000 miles (or 161,000 kms) Only Michelin Symmetry, or Yokohama or Cooper Lifeliner Touring 225/60R16 98T are recommended. TireRack recomends the Symmetry. Remeber must be 98T and no P type otherwise you will have loaded and driving problems. I talked to both Honda & Michelin. I only use Symmetry tires I currrently have 214,000 kms and will drive it "into the gound". I changed my transmission at 180,000kms. Ontario, Canada 2002 Honda Odyssey EX (current) 1992 Ford Taurus L 4 door 300 cu in long-stroke 1982 Ford E150 Customized by Triple-E travel Van 351 cu ins V8 1979 Mercury Zephyr 6 cylinder 4-door sedan 1972 Datsun 510 4-door automatic 1967 Plymount Valiant 2-door sedan large-v6 1965 Morris 1100 1963 Austin 850 mini They should outlaw Gray colours   all year long and I drivie in snow druing 4 monthe of winter. Replies to this message: vger (Jan 12, 2009 7:25 pm) autowrite (Jan 13, 2009 6:03 pm)
#7188 of 7211 Re: 2004 Honday Odyssey - Wheel shudders at high speed [autowrite] by vger Jan 12, 2009 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: autowrite (Jan 12, 2009 9:34 am) Here in the US, the Owner's Manual recommended in US miles is 60,000 miles or 100,000 km in Canada for the Odyssey. Independent Honda Service Garages recommends 80,000 US Miles. Replies to this message: autowrite (Jan 13, 2009 6:03 pm)
#7189 of 7211 Re: 2004 Honday Odyssey - Timing Belt replacement by autowrite Jan 13, 2009 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: vger (Jan 12, 2009 7:25 pm) Check the following maintenace from Honda Canada http://www.honda.ca/HondaCA2006/YourHonda/HondaService/MaintCalcSched.asp?year=2- 002&modelid=7&minder=False&TrimID=150&L=E   If you cannot read it please note the botton of the page    Specific Additional Required Maintenance Recommended KM/Months Specific Additional Required Maintenance 120 mths/192k then every 60 mths/96k Replace Coolant  24 mths/48,000 km Replace Automatic Transmission Fluid  Every 36 mths Replace Brake Fluid  84 mths/168,000 km Replace Spark Plugs  Every 96,000 km Inspect Spark Plugs, Lubricate Threads and Replace if Necessary 84 mths/168,000 km Replace Timing Belt & Inspect Water Pump 100,000 km Replace Timing Belt & Inspect Water Pump if regularly driven in very low temp (-29 C, -20 F)  84 mths/168,000km Inspect Valve Clearance, adjust if noisy
#7190 of 7211 '04 Odyssey "pop" sound after replacing struts- Why? by miguel4 Jan 27, 2009 (6:22 pm)
I just replaced the front struts on a 2004 Odyssey. Did not replace the original upper strut assembly. After a few miles the suspension developed a light poping sound. After 300 miles the noise increased. Its a poping sound comming near the top of the strut assembly, almost as if the assembly is moving or rocking near the top. The noise happens as the suspension travels up and down, or when the van moves slighlty from one side to the other. could it be that I overtorqued the upper assembly? Any idea what it is before I take them out again? By the way, I have inspected the rubber liner that goes around the springs and that is not the problem. Replies to this message: vger (Jan 27, 2009 10:21 pm)
#7191 of 7211 Re: '04 Odyssey "pop" sound after replacing struts- Why? [miguel4] by vger Jan 27, 2009 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: miguel4 (Jan 27, 2009 6:22 pm) Sounds more like something got loosened in that 300 miles. Check if there are any loosened, or missing nuts or bolts. Though you worked on the struts, it may be a separate problem so check the suspension side where you hear the sound, for loosened nuts or rotted rubber bushings.

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