Long story short. Heard a louder than usual humming / whining sound. CEL came on, went to pepboys they found it throwing a P0411. Looked it up here on s2ki, found the air pump threads. I pulled MY bumper and found this:



I need help with my options:
-I have read about the delete kit which isn't going to be released anymore.

-Buy a new one $500 / used one $100-250 (with the possibility of the same problem down the road)

-I have read that if you get an AEM EMS its possible to bypass the system. Not cheap.

-Can a VFAC II bypass the air pump?

Running the car with the CEL on is not an option. Do you guys have any suggestions / advice? Thanks in advance.

 

Take it to Honda. There's a TSB for this


ETA: http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/HondaCB7..._200503_411.pdf

 

The Tsb is not a warranty extension.

 

I was under the impression that the Air Pump is covered under the emissions warranty. Perhaps I was mistaken.

Either way, there's a chance it will be good-willed. The OP has no reason to not contact Honda.

 

the "s" is now at the dealers.. its waiting for the district managers approval.

 

thank you for this

 

The best way would to just buy a used air pump from someone on here. I had to go through this also.

There is no real way around the air pump CEL unless you replace the pump, or get an EMS. A VAFC cannot do anything like that. I found my air pump on here I think less than $100 shipped for just the pump. Solved all the issues and got it done with for now.

 

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&f=16&t=826005

 

find one used for less replace in 30 min all ok