Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
08-17-2006 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
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>
> He needs to close all the solenoids, then apply vacuum to the tank and
> see if it holds vacuum or not.
Actually, it's a bit more complex than that, but a good shop manual will
have the complete testing procedure for the evap system.
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news:Xns9822AF42020DDtegger@207.14.116.130:
>
> He needs to close all the solenoids, then apply vacuum to the tank and
> see if it holds vacuum or not.
Actually, it's a bit more complex than that, but a good shop manual will
have the complete testing procedure for the evap system.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-18-2006 | 07:21 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Is the car safe to drive? I have been using it all week without issue.
j.
Jess wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a '99 Accord Coupe, 4cyl that recently was in the shop for a bad
> Bypass Colenoid Valve (BCV). The check engine light went off and
> returned again three days later.
>
> The mechanic told me if the light returns that it is most likely going
> to be the ECM, which will be more costly than the BCV.
>
> My question is this...how long can I run my car with a bad ECM? I am
> currently low in funds and can not afford this replacement especially
> since I did my timing belt package a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jessica
Is the car safe to drive? I have been using it all week without issue.
j.
Jess wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a '99 Accord Coupe, 4cyl that recently was in the shop for a bad
> Bypass Colenoid Valve (BCV). The check engine light went off and
> returned again three days later.
>
> The mechanic told me if the light returns that it is most likely going
> to be the ECM, which will be more costly than the BCV.
>
> My question is this...how long can I run my car with a bad ECM? I am
> currently low in funds and can not afford this replacement especially
> since I did my timing belt package a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jessica
08-18-2006 | 07:21 PM
#18
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Is the car safe to drive? I have been using it all week without issue.
j.
Jess wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a '99 Accord Coupe, 4cyl that recently was in the shop for a bad
> Bypass Colenoid Valve (BCV). The check engine light went off and
> returned again three days later.
>
> The mechanic told me if the light returns that it is most likely going
> to be the ECM, which will be more costly than the BCV.
>
> My question is this...how long can I run my car with a bad ECM? I am
> currently low in funds and can not afford this replacement especially
> since I did my timing belt package a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jessica
Is the car safe to drive? I have been using it all week without issue.
j.
Jess wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a '99 Accord Coupe, 4cyl that recently was in the shop for a bad
> Bypass Colenoid Valve (BCV). The check engine light went off and
> returned again three days later.
>
> The mechanic told me if the light returns that it is most likely going
> to be the ECM, which will be more costly than the BCV.
>
> My question is this...how long can I run my car with a bad ECM? I am
> currently low in funds and can not afford this replacement especially
> since I did my timing belt package a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jessica
08-18-2006 | 07:21 PM
#19
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Is the car safe to drive? I have been using it all week without issue.
j.
Jess wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a '99 Accord Coupe, 4cyl that recently was in the shop for a bad
> Bypass Colenoid Valve (BCV). The check engine light went off and
> returned again three days later.
>
> The mechanic told me if the light returns that it is most likely going
> to be the ECM, which will be more costly than the BCV.
>
> My question is this...how long can I run my car with a bad ECM? I am
> currently low in funds and can not afford this replacement especially
> since I did my timing belt package a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jessica
Is the car safe to drive? I have been using it all week without issue.
j.
Jess wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a '99 Accord Coupe, 4cyl that recently was in the shop for a bad
> Bypass Colenoid Valve (BCV). The check engine light went off and
> returned again three days later.
>
> The mechanic told me if the light returns that it is most likely going
> to be the ECM, which will be more costly than the BCV.
>
> My question is this...how long can I run my car with a bad ECM? I am
> currently low in funds and can not afford this replacement especially
> since I did my timing belt package a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jessica
08-18-2006 | 07:21 PM
#20
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Is the car safe to drive? I have been using it all week without issue.
j.
Jess wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a '99 Accord Coupe, 4cyl that recently was in the shop for a bad
> Bypass Colenoid Valve (BCV). The check engine light went off and
> returned again three days later.
>
> The mechanic told me if the light returns that it is most likely going
> to be the ECM, which will be more costly than the BCV.
>
> My question is this...how long can I run my car with a bad ECM? I am
> currently low in funds and can not afford this replacement especially
> since I did my timing belt package a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jessica
Is the car safe to drive? I have been using it all week without issue.
j.
Jess wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a '99 Accord Coupe, 4cyl that recently was in the shop for a bad
> Bypass Colenoid Valve (BCV). The check engine light went off and
> returned again three days later.
>
> The mechanic told me if the light returns that it is most likely going
> to be the ECM, which will be more costly than the BCV.
>
> My question is this...how long can I run my car with a bad ECM? I am
> currently low in funds and can not afford this replacement especially
> since I did my timing belt package a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jessica
08-18-2006 | 11:20 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> Is the car safe to drive?
Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> I have been using it all week without issue.
Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> Is the car safe to drive?
Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> I have been using it all week without issue.
Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-18-2006 | 11:20 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> Is the car safe to drive?
Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> I have been using it all week without issue.
Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> Is the car safe to drive?
Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> I have been using it all week without issue.
Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-18-2006 | 11:20 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> Is the car safe to drive?
Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> I have been using it all week without issue.
Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> Is the car safe to drive?
Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> I have been using it all week without issue.
Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-18-2006 | 11:20 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> Is the car safe to drive?
Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> I have been using it all week without issue.
Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> Is the car safe to drive?
Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> I have been using it all week without issue.
Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-18-2006 | 11:50 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"TeGGeRï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï ¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½" wrote:
> "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
>
>> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
>
>
> Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
>
>> Is the car safe to drive?
>
>
>
> Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
>
>
>
>> I have been using it all week without issue.
>
>
> Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
>
> "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
>
>> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
>
>
> Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
>
>> Is the car safe to drive?
>
>
>
> Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
>
>
>
>> I have been using it all week without issue.
>
>
> Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
>
08-18-2006 | 11:50 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"TeGGeRï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï ¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½" wrote:
> "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
>
>> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
>
>
> Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
>
>> Is the car safe to drive?
>
>
>
> Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
>
>
>
>> I have been using it all week without issue.
>
>
> Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
>
> "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
>
>> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
>
>
> Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
>
>> Is the car safe to drive?
>
>
>
> Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
>
>
>
>> I have been using it all week without issue.
>
>
> Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
>
08-18-2006 | 11:50 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"TeGGeRï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï ¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½" wrote:
> "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
>
>> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
>
>
> Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
>
>> Is the car safe to drive?
>
>
>
> Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
>
>
>
>> I have been using it all week without issue.
>
>
> Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
>
> "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
>
>> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
>
>
> Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
>
>> Is the car safe to drive?
>
>
>
> Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
>
>
>
>> I have been using it all week without issue.
>
>
> Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
>
08-18-2006 | 11:50 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
"TeGGeRï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï ¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½" wrote:
> "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
>
>> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
>
>
> Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
>
>> Is the car safe to drive?
>
>
>
> Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
>
>
>
>> I have been using it all week without issue.
>
>
> Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
>
> "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
>
>> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
>
>
> Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
>
>> Is the car safe to drive?
>
>
>
> Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
>
>
>
>> I have been using it all week without issue.
>
>
> Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
>
08-28-2006 | 06:51 PM
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Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
I'm back. Ok, I have been using the car now for a couple weeks with no
issue. When I find a new mechanic, do I simply tell him that I need
them to check my tank (I presume that it's the gas tank) for leaks?
How much should this roughly cost? If they do find a leak, what will
need to be replaced...the tank?
Unfortunately, I just moved to VA and I will eventually have to
register my car which means a state inspection test. I won't be able
to pass if the CEL is on. Is there a way to override the system, even
if it is only temporary?
j.
jim beam wrote:
> "TeGGeR??????????????????????" wrote:
> > "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> > news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> >
> >> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
> >
> >
> > Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
> >
> >
> >> Is the car safe to drive?
> >
> >
> >
> > Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> >
> >
> >
> >> I have been using it all week without issue.
> >
> >
> > Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
> >
issue. When I find a new mechanic, do I simply tell him that I need
them to check my tank (I presume that it's the gas tank) for leaks?
How much should this roughly cost? If they do find a leak, what will
need to be replaced...the tank?
Unfortunately, I just moved to VA and I will eventually have to
register my car which means a state inspection test. I won't be able
to pass if the CEL is on. Is there a way to override the system, even
if it is only temporary?
j.
jim beam wrote:
> "TeGGeR??????????????????????" wrote:
> > "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> > news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> >
> >> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
> >
> >
> > Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
> >
> >
> >> Is the car safe to drive?
> >
> >
> >
> > Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> >
> >
> >
> >> I have been using it all week without issue.
> >
> >
> > Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
> >
08-28-2006 | 06:51 PM
#30
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Posts: n/a
Re: Check engine light on...again...ECM issue.
I'm back. Ok, I have been using the car now for a couple weeks with no
issue. When I find a new mechanic, do I simply tell him that I need
them to check my tank (I presume that it's the gas tank) for leaks?
How much should this roughly cost? If they do find a leak, what will
need to be replaced...the tank?
Unfortunately, I just moved to VA and I will eventually have to
register my car which means a state inspection test. I won't be able
to pass if the CEL is on. Is there a way to override the system, even
if it is only temporary?
j.
jim beam wrote:
> "TeGGeR??????????????????????" wrote:
> > "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> > news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> >
> >> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
> >
> >
> > Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
> >
> >
> >> Is the car safe to drive?
> >
> >
> >
> > Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> >
> >
> >
> >> I have been using it all week without issue.
> >
> >
> > Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
> >
issue. When I find a new mechanic, do I simply tell him that I need
them to check my tank (I presume that it's the gas tank) for leaks?
How much should this roughly cost? If they do find a leak, what will
need to be replaced...the tank?
Unfortunately, I just moved to VA and I will eventually have to
register my car which means a state inspection test. I won't be able
to pass if the CEL is on. Is there a way to override the system, even
if it is only temporary?
j.
jim beam wrote:
> "TeGGeR??????????????????????" wrote:
> > "Jess" <jlhick20@yahoo.com> wrote in
> > news:1155943270.124073.104390@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
> >
> >> Ok. I will have to shop around for a better mechanic.
> >
> >
> > Sure will. Current guy has a point on his head.
>
> make that two. the single point is on the end of his tail.
>
> >
> >
> >> Is the car safe to drive?
> >
> >
> >
> > Sure is. EVAP problems are purely and totally governmental in nature.
> >
> >
> >
> >> I have been using it all week without issue.
> >
> >
> > Of course you have. Your problem is a regulatory one, not a functional one.
> >