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#1 of 4946 Got a Quick, Technical Question? by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 28, 2003 (2:14 pm)
This topic is for those of you who have a quick technical question which doesn't require an entire topic of its own, e.g., what does the code P112 mean on a scan of a 1995 ______? We are trying to avoid ONE QUESTION TOPICS---so if you can't find an existing topic that your question fits into, from the "View All Discussions" List on this board, then ask it here and your Host will either answer it, invite a technician to answer it, or direct you to the proper topic with a link. Okay? Okay! 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#2 of 4946 by 0patience Dec 28, 2003 (3:49 pm)
Cool!! Hopefully we can keep ahead of the posts. LOL!! I like the idea. Thanks! Replies to this message: rddaves54 (Aug 13, 2005 8:02 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 13, 2005 8:58 am) aguilar (Sep 10, 2005 4:46 am) vann1 (Jan 14, 2006 9:12 am)
#3 of 4946 by alcan Dec 28, 2003 (9:05 pm)
Sounds like a good format. Replies to this message: jackiew (Sep 12, 2005 9:08 am)
#4 of 4946 Catalytic Converter? by wolfekm Dec 29, 2003 (6:30 am)
I'm not sure where I should post this, so hopefully your new topic will help! I have a 2003 Acura MDX with 7,800 miles. About 3 weeks ago, my check engine light came on, and Acura said it was indicating a problem with the cat, they reset the light, and said to call to order the part if the light comes on again. It did 2 days later, and they just replaced the entire catalytic converter last week. Yesterday the light came on AGAIN. I'm really nervous that my car is a lemon - does anyone have thoughts as to what I should do at this point? (PS - I own this car, not a lease...) Thanks!
#5 of 4946 Isn't "Quick/Techincal" by driftracer Dec 29, 2003 (8:23 am)
a contradiction/oxymoron like "honest politician"? Replies to this message: msmopar (Mar 24, 2005 1:08 pm) kyokii (Mar 24, 2005 10:16 pm) suzuki2001est (Mar 28, 2005 7:42 am)
#6 of 4946 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 29, 2003 (8:25 am)
First of all , get "lemon" out of your head. This is one defect on the car, and possibly a mis-diagnosis, which is hardly the car's fault. To answer your question, we'd almost have to be inside the technician's head for a minute. What codes did he pull up with the scan to indicate replacement of th catalytic? Did he perhaps cure the symptom and not the disease, that is, some other problem caused the catalytic to burp pretty badly? I think you just have to give the dealer another try and also assume that you have a 99.9% good car with a .01% problem. Hardly a "lemon" at this point in time. If you get into "lemon-head", you will get sour on the vehicle and every little thread out of place will annoy you. So I'd say stay positive and give the dealer another chance. We also have a HUGE on-going MDX topic, and you may wish to drop in there and pose this question, to see if other owners went throught the same thing and how their problem was solved. The link is: Acura MDX Topic good luck with it, Host
#7 of 4946 mdx - mr shiftright by wolfekm Dec 29, 2003 (8:30 am)
Thanks for your help. I guess I just get nervous with any kind of problems/issues with a new car b/c I had a REALLY bad experience with a car when I was younger (they "forgot" the temp gauge and the car overheated which caused nearly everything in the engine to break/wear out one piece at a time). I'll take your advice and take a breath, give the dealer a shot, and see if this problem goes away. I'll check into the MDX forum as well.
#8 of 4946 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 29, 2003 (8:59 am)
Okay, keep in touch with us about it and let us know how you are doing! Feedback helps everybody! Host
#9 of 4946 My car (PT Cruiser Turbo) by driftracer Dec 29, 2003 (10:36 am)
requires ATF +4 transmission fluid. The dealership wants $9 a quart, and I like to do my own maintenance. I've looked around, but can't find the stuff at Wal-Mart or Pep Boys - any ideas? Replies to this message: cherokeeaddict (Dec 03, 2006 12:46 am)
#10 of 4946 Tercel window fogging problem by bottgers Dec 29, 2003 (12:00 pm)
I have a '93 Tercel that has a terrible window fogging problem. If it's even the least bit chilly out, I have to run the defroster full blast just to keep the windows clear enough to drive. This doesn't even keep them completely clear. The car doesn't have A/C so there's no drying effect added to the defroster. I'm just wondering if anyone else has this issue with their vehicle, and if so, have you been able to find out what causes this problem, and what can be done to make it better. This is very annoying.