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| We are looking into a gx and a fmq2. We have well head gas. Has anyone had any problems with moisture? Contaminants? We have been told that the dryers work well by one perssoon ( the one wanting to sell the system), and that it won't woork by another. HELP!!! | |
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I have a '99GX. A year or so ago, the Check Engine light went on, and the code revealed a defective Oxygen sensor; replaced it. Recently (twice) the CE light went on. The code: P0131 indicates a sensor problem, and diagnosis revealed a slightly erratic voltage output behavior, but no other problem. Exhaust manifold is not cracked. Code reset. (Mechanic did not charge for service.) Sensor part no. is unique to GX, but sensor is common Honda part. Any similar experiences? Explanations? I'm told voltage is supposed to cycle within a range, normally. Behavior is within normal range, but up and down behavior is occasionally "sticky," which may be triggering the CE light and sensor code.
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Replying to: rogerbohl (May 02, 2008 2:08 pm) I have a 2000 Honda Civic GX. Today the CE light came on. The Autozone code reader gave me P0131 Low Voltage.
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Replying to: nwhiting (Jun 09, 2008 10:32 am) While I used to be a back-yard mechanic, and my dad had an auto repair facility, I too old and not willing to take on messy tasks these days, or willing to meddle with the high-tech stuff, for which I'm not equipped (hardware or documentation). Wish I could help more, because it sounds like you're having the same experience that I had. If you're near San Francisco, you would be well served by my Honda-non-dealer-specialist, in Walnut Creek, but I don't think we're allowed to be more specific on this forum. You could try googling.
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| Most code readers have a function to clear codes which will reset the light. If yours doesn't, I would consider buying a different one. | |
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Replying to: aaaedgarpoe (Sep 19, 2004 1:03 am) My local paper today reported on the Civic GX and I too thought it was a "no brainer" as in no way would I buy one. The report said it holds the equivalent of 8 gallons of gas; the tank takes up half the trunk, it takes a long time to fill and if you want to do it at home it'll cost you $3,500 to convert your gas meter to a filling station. Oh and the kicker is the car costs $5,000 more than the gasoline version. I see some of the logic for going with natural gas, but it doesn't outway the negatives in my opinion. |
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Aug 01, 2008 9:18 am) One mistake in your post -- fueling at a CNG station is as fast as a gasoline car. Filling is only slow at home (when your car is usually sitting there for hours anyway). One other mistake -- dealers are adding $2500 to $5000 to the sticker price so it's even more -- $7500 to $10000 more than the standard Civic, if you can find one! 
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Replying to: freedml (Aug 01, 2008 9:53 am) this is not a good car if you are thinking of it as a normal car for normal use (aka. not only commute, but also road trips, hauling stuff, etc.) b/c clearly road trips must be carefully planned (if you have the infrastructure in your state to begin with) and yes, the trunk is 1/2 size. but for my wife and i, in the bay area ... it is the perfect commuter. free bridge tolls, several fill stations along our route (that are just as fast as normal gas fills) and carpool lane access anytime. i consistently get 250 miles on a tank (that's 40 mpg) which is the same range i have on my Honda S2000 ... so for me, no difference in frequency of filling. in fact, between the savings on gas and lack of bridge tolls, at $500/month car loan, my GX is essentially a free car. and that isn't even considering the 1 hour+ per day i save b/c of the carpool lane access. yes there are compromises ... but the GX can be the right tool for the job ... it all depends on the job you have for it. also -- on the home filling station: if you go that route, it is costly in the beginning ... but remember, the price you pay for natty gas at home is much less than at the pump, at it will pay for itself in a few years (depending on mileage). and remember the convenience! if you have more questions, this is the place for you! epi
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Replying to: epnfrn (Aug 01, 2008 11:32 am) You may have forgotten one thing epi...I can go over 500 miles with my 2000 GX since I've added a second tank (less than 1K) as I don't have a cng access at home, so it is a VERY 'normal' car for me!  But, I will sell it when in 2009 or 2010 they come out with a good electric car. I'm going to put solar cells (thin film, which will cost less than half of the silicon kind and they will be out by then ) all over the car and run it on the sun! 
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Replying to: rogerbohl (Jun 09, 2008 11:08 am) And don't let anyone tell you that you can get better mileage going over 60, than you can at 55 or 60. My scangauge proves you can't!
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