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Replying to: ayalakay (May 05, 2008 11:07 am) |
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I just purchased a brand new 2008 Pilot last week. I re-fuelled it yesterday at the pump, and tightened the fuel cap by a couple of clicks. On starting the car, I immediately noticed that a "Check Fuel Cap" message started flashing on the dash. I stopped the car, tightened the fuel cap a few more clicks, and the light went away, but only after I completely took out the key and re-inserted it. Is this normal? |
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Replying to: cecill (Apr 28, 2008 12:07 pm) |
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Lately I have noticed that when I drive the Pilot (EXL 4WD) a strange noise comes out of the engine compartment?, It kind of sound like another engine sound running next to the motor. It is steady in pitch and usually after it is over 20 mph speed. I checked the transmission (by putting it in N while making the noise) and it did not go away so I assume it is not the transmission. My 4WD light is off also so I don't think that is it, although it feels like it. Any ideas before I take it to the dealer? Thanks.
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Replying to: parviz (May 18, 2008 10:53 pm) You could duplicate a fan sound by sitting still with the engine idling and turn on the AC. You will hear the fan come on under the hood. A steady muted roar. Then turn off the AC, and the fan should stop. Is that the noise? This was just a thought. , but probably not the culprit. Engine Cooling fans tend to be active, more so, when sitting still or moving very slow. They are also generally hard to hear when the car is moving, unless defective. Might try turning the AC on and off when the noise starts, although I'm thinking that mostly anything mechanical would not be "steady". It would increase in frequency or speed as the car and/or engine does. Although anything is possible. Can you duplicate the noise while sitting still, in neutral, by revving the engine to around 2000 or so? Might try looking around under the hood, and under the car, for anything that might be "fluttering" in the wind created by the car moving. A loose piece of molding, insulation, mud flap, plastic shield, plastic grocery bag hitching a ride. etc... Kip
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Replying to: jjk20 (Jan 27, 2008 2:47 pm) Anyone have a similar sound? Was it the gas tank? Thanks Mike
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Replying to: kipk (May 19, 2008 3:02 am)
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Replying to: hackdogg (May 21, 2008 11:56 am)
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Replying to: hackdogg (May 21, 2008 11:56 am) There have been many post concerning it in these Pilot forums. Also, every once in a while, I get a sickening sweet smell when the car starts after sitting for several hours. Smells somewhat like Anti-Freeze. As my heater fan runs anytime the switch is on, I'm thinking I'm actually dragging some of the start up exhaust into the car, if a light breeze is aimed just right. Kip |
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I got the 08 VP 4x4 in May-01 ... which is about 3 weeks now. The thing I don't feel right is the fabric driver seat (gray interior). My right hip bone seems feeling the problem of something like the cushioning down under isn't padded enough. It is not pain but feel of the pressure point there instead of my hip weight spreading evenly throughout the whole seat. I now started having consistent shoulder pain for past week or so and don't know whether it is related, reflected from the hip up due to seating position not square. I know it is not my own hip problem because I traded in 07 Odyssey and that driver seat is pretty comfy, no such problem. Wonder whether anyone has same problem?
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