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#1669 of 1691 Honda 2002 CRV Check Engine Light by john1213

Mar 02, 2012 (1:09 pm)

Check engine light and gas cap. I have repeatedly had the problem. After an expensive diagnostic test I bought the recommended new gas cap. The problem continued! My discovery is that the filler spout to the gas tank is out of round and will not seal properly. To determine if yours is not round it should be checked with a dial indicator as it is not detectable by the naked eye. I have contacted American Honda and have a case #, but they need more evidence to determine if this should constitute a recall item.

#1670 of 1691 2008 chevy malibu by whiteshield

Jul 08, 2012 (5:36 pm)

dont know if this is right place but i need help. my malibu was down for 5 days..head gaskets replaced by GM dealer. well one hr into the drive hom check engine light came on...n started jumping...stalled out at a red light started n kept trying to stall when it would get lcose to 25 mph. called the dealer he said he wood send someone out to see it..well it was the same KID who supposedly repaired the gaskets. was told its a MAP sensor...drove it back to dealer waited 1 hr replaced the sensor n 1 hr later same thing. by this time dealer was closed. went to where i purches the car n their free diagnostic said MAP sensor...that technician unplugged n plugged it back in. ran good for 20 mins n then same thing died out...n the low eng power kight came on n the car shut it self off n the middle of the street...made it home. called the dealer left a message they cant do anything until monday...im so pissed...what happened to my car.
2008 chevy malibu LS with 78000 miles 3.5L V6 engine...any advice

#1671 of 1691 PO 420 & 430 Cat Codes by sparkynut

Aug 31, 2012 (10:27 am)

2002 Suburban 5.3 L 2WD 1/2 ton 1500 LS
 
Smog shop said O2 sensors ok and to replace the left and right Cat's which I did but now The codes have reappeared the next day
 
PLEASE HELP....!

#1673 of 1691 check engine light blinking - 96 GrandAm by jerzeejo

Oct 02, 2012 (4:20 am)

Car drove well this morning until I had to stop for a light. The check engine light comes on once in a while - after gas fillup, but this morning it started to blink and the car started to shake when I applied the brakes - like it wanted to stall. Once I started driving again, the light stopped blinking, but stayed on.
  
Any ideas? Got me to work, but it's a 20 mile drive back home.

#1674 of 1691 Re: check engine light blinking - 96 GrandAm [jerzeejo] by srs_49

Oct 02, 2012 (7:39 am)

Replying to: jerzeejo (Oct 02, 2012 4:20 am)
A loose or leaking gas cap would cause the CEL to come on, and that would fit with the fact it comes on sometimes after filling up. But, I don't think that would cause a driveability problem.

#1675 of 1691 Re: check engine light blinking - 96 GrandAm [jerzeejo] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Oct 02, 2012 (8:59 am)

Replying to: jerzeejo (Oct 02, 2012 4:20 am)
A blinking light is more serious than a steady one. Sounds like some kind of misfire is overheating the catalytic converter. Just keep an eye on that light and you should be okay for 20 miles. Keep your speed down and if there's a way home without hills, do that.

#1676 of 1691 2008 Civic Si sedan Wiring Harness by selaeration

Nov 28, 2012 (2:53 pm)

Check engine light came on 42k miles, code was bank one sensor 1 heater circuit. Replaced o2 sensor, same code. replaced o2 sensor again same code. mechanic said bad wire was the culprit and replaced a wire and fuse box. same light and same code remained. Took to dealer and they said I needed a new engine wiring harness and the cost was $1050.00 They reset the computer but the same code remains. I am not sure what to do next.

#1677 of 1691 Re: 2008 Civic Si sedan Wiring Harness [selaeration] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Nov 29, 2012 (1:05 pm)

Replying to: selaeration (Nov 28, 2012 2:53 pm)
Well the first thing would be to get to a good mechanic. Obviously these guys don't know what they're doing.
 
Are you by any chance in the San Francisco area? I could send you somewhere.
 
Do you remember the number of the code you read? Just because the code refers to the 02 sensor that doesn't mean the 02 sensor is bad--it only means the 02 sensor is reacting to some irregularity--you could for instance have a catalytic converter problem or a wiring problem.

#1678 of 1691 Re: trouble codes for a 2001 chrysler sebring [0patience] by svarnado

Jan 17, 2013 (5:33 pm)

Replying to: 0patience (Jan 16, 2008 12:12 am)
Hi,
I have this p0732 code. just recently got the oil pan and seal replaced due to severel leak. How can I clear this code?

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