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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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My check engine light went on while I was drveing...if I bring the back to honda..do I have to take out my aftermarkt pats out>?
I have Exhuast intake and my car is lowerd
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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spealing iz ur frind
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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hahhahah..yeah I konw...too lazy to run a spell check
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Re-install your gas cap really tight, reset the ECU and if the CEL comes back on, THEN take it to the dealer. Did the CEL come on after your intake installation? If so, check your vacuum hose routing. The dealer will only deny you the fix if your mods are responsible for the problem.
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Did you/they forget to reset it after an oil chang? Happened to me. But a short trip to the dealership and bam... gtg.
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by s2ksleepy
Did you/they forget to reset it after an oil chang?
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 09:42 AM
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xviper... you are the man! i confused the MRL with the CEL. thanks for pointing it out. good catch!
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