Honda Civic GX Fueling Problems

44 messages, Last post on Sep 24, 2009 at 6:29 AM

#43 of 44 '99 GX solenoid by freedml Sep 23, 2009 (2:10 pm)
Solenoids go bad. They open and close whenever you turn the key on, so after 10 years that happens. It isn't a safety issue -- the part of the solenoid with electricity is far away from the gas. Even if there were a spark in the tank, 100% Methane can't explode as there is no Oxygen. So, not a safety issue. Now, to the repair. Honda has a policy of not reinstalling a CNG tank even if they were just going to remove it to replace a solenoid. But, if you find a CNG-knowledgeable machanic, he can probably pull the tank, change the solenoid and put it back in for a few hundred bucks. Replies to this message: danaman (Sep 24, 2009 6:29 am)
#44 of 44 Re: '99 GX solenoid [freedml] by danaman Sep 24, 2009 (6:29 am)
Replying to: freedml (Sep 23, 2009 2:10 pm) Does anyone know why Honda has a part that fails that they will not replace? I will look into other possibilities to get the car functional again.