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Anyone have any idea where Honda hides the fuel/gas filter on the Insight? 
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Replying to: thierry (Dec 13, 2007 7:01 am) |
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I'm a bit puzzled also !!! Could it be that they don't trust us to replace our own fuel filter? My check engine light is "ON" and I thought I would start with the least expensive fix AFTER checking to be sure my fuel cap is turned more than three clicks tight...any other 'insights' ? LOL Thanks 2002insight
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I am having trouble finding replacement tires for my Insight. I finally found 2 through STS here in NJ but he tells me he got the last two that he could locate anywhere. (Although he did say he had a set of 4 snow tires.) Anyone know a good source? Even the dealer couldn't find any.
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Replying to: thierry (Dec 18, 2007 8:00 pm) p.s. I got the service manual so I can better decide if I should take it to a professional or if it's something I can do myself.
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Replying to: 2002insight (Dec 19, 2007 2:34 pm) You're correct, I'll have the dealer diagnose the code for the "CHECK ENGINE" light. What's your experience been finding replacement tires for your '02 Insight? Thanks so much, I trust your advice. HAPPY HOLIDAYS 
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anyone know about replacing the batteries for a 2001 insight? were having problems with the charge just dropping out. it starts charging again but I think it's soon time to replace the batteries - any help would be great we also had problems with an antifreeze smell. we brought the car to three Honda dealers, Essex Honda in New Jersey, Miller Honda in Van Nuys , and auto park Honda in Cary, NC. Essex said the smell was from spilled antifreeze, Miller admitted there was antifreeze on the crossbar but said it was no problem. finally auto park realized the head gasket was blown. they had to remachine the head , a valve job, thermostat all very pricey. the day after we got the car back . it didn't start, somehow the starter battery went bad! a few days later , I noticed the and the freeze smell again. noticed the overflow was empty and brought it back. turns out that a Honda dealer installed an aftermarket cruise control , which rubbed a hole in a metal hose , which no one was curious enough to find themselves. all very frustrating. auto park was pretty decent and at least they found the problem eventually |
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Replying to: thierry (Dec 20, 2007 9:50 am) I hope you find the reason for the check engine light. As for the replacement tires, I got a new set of Cooper "165/65 14 S" at 55,000 miles. The tire dealer in my area had to order them, since they only had two in stock, but it only took a couple of days to get them in. Just check that the installer put the rear skirts back on properly (I had to refit mine before I left the tire shop.) I think I made the mechanic grumpy when I asked for a screwdriver, and told him the reason I needed it.  Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas.
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Replying to: 2002insight (Dec 20, 2007 8:46 pm) My local Honda dealer replaced the Oxygen sensor, but CHECK ENGINE light is still on. When I asked if there had been any recalls on my '02 Insight that I may have missed; they said they would research the issue and get back to me.  However, on the Insight Central website, several other owners claim they've received Recall Letters on the ECM replacement stating: ."Your vehicles main computer control module (the ECM) can misinterpret readings from various sensors. If this happens, the check engine light on the instrument panel may stay on." Have you received a Recall Letter from American Honda in Torrence or are you still waiting for one like myself? Thanks for any info...HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
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Replying to: thierry (Dec 31, 2007 4:28 pm) Sorry to hear that your dealer didn't correct the problem before giving the car back to you -- and I bet they just scratched their heads and replaced the Oxygen sensor; scratched their heads again, and sent you home. I'll ask my dealer in Ohio if there's a recall on mine (John Hinderer Honda.) They're pretty good at customer service, so I'll let you know what they say after I talk to them. |
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