Malfunction Indicator Light
01-17-2004, 04:27 PM
#31
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Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
The only way to determine the problem is to read the code. Some auto parts
stores will read it for you for free, AutoZone. By driving it you take a
chance. If it is a bad O2 sensor it could damage the Catalytic converter.
You can get code readers from the autoparts store also.
"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
news:XxaOb.65977$ZuL1.2947@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> someone here can help me with this problem.
>
> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came
on
> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>
> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the
gas
> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>
> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> tia
>
> Peter H
>
>
stores will read it for you for free, AutoZone. By driving it you take a
chance. If it is a bad O2 sensor it could damage the Catalytic converter.
You can get code readers from the autoparts store also.
"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
news:XxaOb.65977$ZuL1.2947@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> someone here can help me with this problem.
>
> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came
on
> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>
> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the
gas
> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>
> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> tia
>
> Peter H
>
>
01-17-2004, 04:27 PM
#32
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Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
The only way to determine the problem is to read the code. Some auto parts
stores will read it for you for free, AutoZone. By driving it you take a
chance. If it is a bad O2 sensor it could damage the Catalytic converter.
You can get code readers from the autoparts store also.
"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
news:XxaOb.65977$ZuL1.2947@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> someone here can help me with this problem.
>
> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came
on
> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>
> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the
gas
> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>
> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> tia
>
> Peter H
>
>
stores will read it for you for free, AutoZone. By driving it you take a
chance. If it is a bad O2 sensor it could damage the Catalytic converter.
You can get code readers from the autoparts store also.
"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
news:XxaOb.65977$ZuL1.2947@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> someone here can help me with this problem.
>
> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came
on
> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>
> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the
gas
> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>
> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> tia
>
> Peter H
>
>
01-17-2004, 04:27 PM
#33
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Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
The only way to determine the problem is to read the code. Some auto parts
stores will read it for you for free, AutoZone. By driving it you take a
chance. If it is a bad O2 sensor it could damage the Catalytic converter.
You can get code readers from the autoparts store also.
"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
news:XxaOb.65977$ZuL1.2947@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> someone here can help me with this problem.
>
> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came
on
> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>
> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the
gas
> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>
> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> tia
>
> Peter H
>
>
stores will read it for you for free, AutoZone. By driving it you take a
chance. If it is a bad O2 sensor it could damage the Catalytic converter.
You can get code readers from the autoparts store also.
"Peter H" <peterh@notreallyrogers.com> wrote in message
news:XxaOb.65977$ZuL1.2947@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> someone here can help me with this problem.
>
> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came
on
> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>
> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the
gas
> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>
> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> tia
>
> Peter H
>
>
01-17-2004, 07:01 PM
#34
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Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly Q.
Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Peter H wrote:
>>
>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>
>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came on
>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip today
>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>
>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the gas
>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>
>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> tia
>>
>> Peter H
> ====================
>
> Peter,
>
> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>
> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>
> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ================
Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Peter H wrote:
>>
>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>
>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came on
>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip today
>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>
>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the gas
>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>
>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> tia
>>
>> Peter H
> ====================
>
> Peter,
>
> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>
> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>
> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ================
Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
01-17-2004, 07:01 PM
#35
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Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly Q.
Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Peter H wrote:
>>
>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>
>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came on
>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip today
>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>
>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the gas
>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>
>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> tia
>>
>> Peter H
> ====================
>
> Peter,
>
> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>
> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>
> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ================
Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Peter H wrote:
>>
>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>
>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came on
>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip today
>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>
>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the gas
>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>
>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> tia
>>
>> Peter H
> ====================
>
> Peter,
>
> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>
> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>
> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ================
Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
01-17-2004, 07:01 PM
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly Q.
Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Peter H wrote:
>>
>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>
>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came on
>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip today
>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>
>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the gas
>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>
>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> tia
>>
>> Peter H
> ====================
>
> Peter,
>
> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>
> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>
> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ================
Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Peter H wrote:
>>
>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>
>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came on
>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip today
>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>
>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the gas
>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>
>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> tia
>>
>> Peter H
> ====================
>
> Peter,
>
> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>
> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>
> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ================
Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
01-17-2004, 07:01 PM
#37
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Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly Q.
Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Peter H wrote:
>>
>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>
>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came on
>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip today
>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>
>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the gas
>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>
>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> tia
>>
>> Peter H
> ====================
>
> Peter,
>
> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>
> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>
> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ================
Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Peter H wrote:
>>
>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>
>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's been
>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light came on
>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip today
>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>
>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out the gas
>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>
>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> tia
>>
>> Peter H
> ====================
>
> Peter,
>
> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>
> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>
> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ================
Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
01-17-2004, 07:57 PM
#38
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Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
"E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
Q.
> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>
> > Peter H wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> >> someone here can help me with this problem.
> >>
> >> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
been
> >> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
came on
> >> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> >> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
> >>
> >> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
the gas
> >> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
> >>
> >> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> >> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
it.
> >>
> >> Any ideas?
> >>
> >> tia
> >>
> >> Peter H
> > ====================
> >
> > Peter,
> >
> > It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> > it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> > your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> > nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> > it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> > expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> > vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> > could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> > when it leaks at the nozzle.
> >
> > You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> > that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
> >
> > Congrats, welcome to the big family.
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
> > ================
>
> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>
Yeah, it's the MIL light.
Peter H
01-17-2004, 07:57 PM
#39
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Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
"E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
Q.
> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>
> > Peter H wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> >> someone here can help me with this problem.
> >>
> >> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
been
> >> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
came on
> >> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> >> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
> >>
> >> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
the gas
> >> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
> >>
> >> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> >> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
it.
> >>
> >> Any ideas?
> >>
> >> tia
> >>
> >> Peter H
> > ====================
> >
> > Peter,
> >
> > It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> > it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> > your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> > nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> > it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> > expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> > vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> > could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> > when it leaks at the nozzle.
> >
> > You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> > that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
> >
> > Congrats, welcome to the big family.
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
> > ================
>
> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>
Yeah, it's the MIL light.
Peter H
01-17-2004, 07:57 PM
#40
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Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
"E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
Q.
> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>
> > Peter H wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> >> someone here can help me with this problem.
> >>
> >> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
been
> >> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
came on
> >> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> >> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
> >>
> >> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
the gas
> >> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
> >>
> >> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> >> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
it.
> >>
> >> Any ideas?
> >>
> >> tia
> >>
> >> Peter H
> > ====================
> >
> > Peter,
> >
> > It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> > it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> > your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> > nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> > it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> > expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> > vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> > could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> > when it leaks at the nozzle.
> >
> > You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> > that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
> >
> > Congrats, welcome to the big family.
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
> > ================
>
> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>
Yeah, it's the MIL light.
Peter H
01-17-2004, 07:57 PM
#41
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Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
"E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
Q.
> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>
> > Peter H wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
> >> someone here can help me with this problem.
> >>
> >> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
been
> >> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
came on
> >> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
today
> >> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
> >>
> >> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
the gas
> >> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
> >>
> >> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
> >> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
it.
> >>
> >> Any ideas?
> >>
> >> tia
> >>
> >> Peter H
> > ====================
> >
> > Peter,
> >
> > It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
> > it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
> > your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
> > nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
> > it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
> > expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
> > vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
> > could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
> > when it leaks at the nozzle.
> >
> > You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
> > that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
> >
> > Congrats, welcome to the big family.
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
> > ================
>
> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>
Yeah, it's the MIL light.
Peter H
01-18-2004, 07:57 PM
#42
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Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
On 1/17/04 6:57 PM, in article
aSkOb.6191$nl2.325@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.roger s.com, "Peter H"
<PeterH@noltrealyrogers.com> wrote:
>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
> Q.
>> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Peter H wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>>>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>>>
>>>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
> been
>>>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
> came on
>>>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
> today
>>>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>>>
>>>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
> the gas
>>>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>>>
>>>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>>>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
> it.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> tia
>>>>
>>>> Peter H
>>> ====================
>>>
>>> Peter,
>>>
>>> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
>>> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
>>> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
>>> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
>>> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
>>> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
>>> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
>>> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
>>> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>>>
>>> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
>>> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>>>
>>> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> ================
>>
>> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
>> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
>> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>>
>
> Yeah, it's the MIL light.
>
> Peter H
>
>
Bummer. You're going to have to read out codes.
aSkOb.6191$nl2.325@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.roger s.com, "Peter H"
<PeterH@noltrealyrogers.com> wrote:
>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
> Q.
>> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Peter H wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>>>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>>>
>>>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
> been
>>>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
> came on
>>>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
> today
>>>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>>>
>>>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
> the gas
>>>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>>>
>>>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>>>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
> it.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> tia
>>>>
>>>> Peter H
>>> ====================
>>>
>>> Peter,
>>>
>>> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
>>> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
>>> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
>>> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
>>> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
>>> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
>>> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
>>> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
>>> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>>>
>>> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
>>> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>>>
>>> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> ================
>>
>> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
>> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
>> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>>
>
> Yeah, it's the MIL light.
>
> Peter H
>
>
Bummer. You're going to have to read out codes.
01-18-2004, 07:57 PM
#43
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Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
On 1/17/04 6:57 PM, in article
aSkOb.6191$nl2.325@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.roger s.com, "Peter H"
<PeterH@noltrealyrogers.com> wrote:
>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
> Q.
>> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Peter H wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>>>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>>>
>>>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
> been
>>>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
> came on
>>>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
> today
>>>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>>>
>>>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
> the gas
>>>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>>>
>>>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>>>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
> it.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> tia
>>>>
>>>> Peter H
>>> ====================
>>>
>>> Peter,
>>>
>>> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
>>> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
>>> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
>>> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
>>> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
>>> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
>>> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
>>> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
>>> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>>>
>>> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
>>> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>>>
>>> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> ================
>>
>> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
>> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
>> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>>
>
> Yeah, it's the MIL light.
>
> Peter H
>
>
Bummer. You're going to have to read out codes.
aSkOb.6191$nl2.325@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.roger s.com, "Peter H"
<PeterH@noltrealyrogers.com> wrote:
>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
> Q.
>> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Peter H wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>>>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>>>
>>>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
> been
>>>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
> came on
>>>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
> today
>>>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>>>
>>>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
> the gas
>>>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>>>
>>>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>>>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
> it.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> tia
>>>>
>>>> Peter H
>>> ====================
>>>
>>> Peter,
>>>
>>> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
>>> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
>>> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
>>> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
>>> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
>>> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
>>> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
>>> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
>>> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>>>
>>> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
>>> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>>>
>>> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> ================
>>
>> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
>> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
>> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>>
>
> Yeah, it's the MIL light.
>
> Peter H
>
>
Bummer. You're going to have to read out codes.
01-18-2004, 07:57 PM
#44
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Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
On 1/17/04 6:57 PM, in article
aSkOb.6191$nl2.325@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.roger s.com, "Peter H"
<PeterH@noltrealyrogers.com> wrote:
>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
> Q.
>> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Peter H wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>>>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>>>
>>>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
> been
>>>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
> came on
>>>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
> today
>>>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>>>
>>>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
> the gas
>>>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>>>
>>>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>>>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
> it.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> tia
>>>>
>>>> Peter H
>>> ====================
>>>
>>> Peter,
>>>
>>> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
>>> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
>>> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
>>> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
>>> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
>>> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
>>> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
>>> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
>>> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>>>
>>> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
>>> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>>>
>>> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> ================
>>
>> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
>> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
>> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>>
>
> Yeah, it's the MIL light.
>
> Peter H
>
>
Bummer. You're going to have to read out codes.
aSkOb.6191$nl2.325@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.roger s.com, "Peter H"
<PeterH@noltrealyrogers.com> wrote:
>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
> Q.
>> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Peter H wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>>>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>>>
>>>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
> been
>>>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
> came on
>>>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
> today
>>>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>>>
>>>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
> the gas
>>>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>>>
>>>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>>>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
> it.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> tia
>>>>
>>>> Peter H
>>> ====================
>>>
>>> Peter,
>>>
>>> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
>>> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
>>> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
>>> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
>>> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
>>> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
>>> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
>>> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
>>> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>>>
>>> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
>>> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>>>
>>> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> ================
>>
>> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
>> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
>> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>>
>
> Yeah, it's the MIL light.
>
> Peter H
>
>
Bummer. You're going to have to read out codes.
01-18-2004, 07:57 PM
#45
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Malfunction Indicator Light
On 1/17/04 6:57 PM, in article
aSkOb.6191$nl2.325@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.roger s.com, "Peter H"
<PeterH@noltrealyrogers.com> wrote:
>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
> Q.
>> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Peter H wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>>>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>>>
>>>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
> been
>>>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
> came on
>>>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
> today
>>>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>>>
>>>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
> the gas
>>>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>>>
>>>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>>>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
> it.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> tia
>>>>
>>>> Peter H
>>> ====================
>>>
>>> Peter,
>>>
>>> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
>>> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
>>> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
>>> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
>>> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
>>> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
>>> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
>>> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
>>> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>>>
>>> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
>>> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>>>
>>> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> ================
>>
>> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
>> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
>> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
>>
>
> Yeah, it's the MIL light.
>
> Peter H
>
>
Bummer. You're going to have to read out codes.
aSkOb.6191$nl2.325@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.roger s.com, "Peter H"
<PeterH@noltrealyrogers.com> wrote:
>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC2F290C.3D58C%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 1/17/04 10:28 AM, in article 40096297.C5EE6926@interbaun.com, "'Curly
> Q.
>> Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Peter H wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all. New to this group, I guess 'cause I'm a new Honda owner. I hope
>>>> someone here can help me with this problem.
>>>>
>>>> This is a new to me 2000 Civic. I picked it up on Thursday and it's
> been
>>>> running fine since. Just last night the Malfunction Indicator Light
> came on
>>>> and stayed on though. I'm supposed to go out of town for a 2 hour trip
> today
>>>> and wonder if I should postpone the trip.
>>>>
>>>> I've check in the manual and it doesn't say much except to check out
> the gas
>>>> cap to make sure it's on tight, which it is.
>>>>
>>>> The manual says that the problem is likely emissions related and that I
>>>> could damage the vehicle and void the warranty if I continue to drive
> it.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> tia
>>>>
>>>> Peter H
>>> ====================
>>>
>>> Peter,
>>>
>>> It could be that the previous owner (or one of the people who test-drove
>>> it) had the gas cap too loose. I wouldn't worry about it except, for
>>> your own peace of mind, do all the usual DIY checks (although most have
>>> nothing to do with the MIL indication) Pop out the air filter and smack
>>> it on something to see if it's plugged, check coolant in the rad and
>>> expansion tank, tranny fluid (if auto), listen under the hood for any
>>> vacuum leaks. If somebody has knocked a hose off while poking around, it
>>> could trip the MIL. It would sound like a service station air hose makes
>>> when it leaks at the nozzle.
>>>
>>> You should also do the 'lamp check' for the dash indicators to be sure
>>> that all the warning lights are working, since the car is new-to-you.
>>>
>>> Congrats, welcome to the big family.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> ================
>>
>> Are you sure its the MIL light? Hondas also have a "Maintenance required"
>> light that simply means its time for an oil change. This is usually a
>> source of short term frustration to new Honda owners.
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> Yeah, it's the MIL light.
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> Peter H
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>
Bummer. You're going to have to read out codes.
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