when i start my car, the CEL comes on and flashes about ten times then stops??
any ideas?

 

Is it the CEL, or the service indicator?

 

are u sure it's the CEL and not maintenance req. light? sounds like it is though...

according to this thread..

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=378792

you should not drive your car at all if your CEL is flashing...

 

its the maintenence service light and i am comming up on 60k, should i go to carmax(where i got the car) to get the service done, or honda, honda says itll be $575 and carmax said itll be more expensive than honda?

 

Probabaly best to ask for recommendations in your regional forum.

 

Good Lord! $575!!!! No way would I pay that.

"The Maint. Req. light acts as a reminder for you change the oil change. It's set to follow the "normal" maintenance schedule. This light works in a couple stages. Initially when xxxx milage is reached the like will blink a few times every time you start the car. Eventually when you have driven another xxx miles the light stays solid until you reset it, but the light can be reset anytime by following the steps below."

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=548714

 

What are they planning to do? Ownerlink's Maintenance Schedule for the S doesn't seem to show $575 worth of work for 60K.

 

You couldn't check your owners' manual OR search??

 

Honda probably quoted you one of their mileage based services if they said $575. My guess would be it includes checking a lot of stuff, and changing some fluids.