in the FAQ there is now this statement:

'Some MY04 and MY05 cars that have a problem with engine stuttering can get the MAP sensor replaced free of charge. Please contact your dealer for details.'

anyone know more about how this has come about..
i'm looking at replacing mine due to some hesitation problems.. has something come up with honda...? awaiting dealer to call me, yes still waiting...! would be good to have some background info to it though...

 

I'm sure someone more well informed than I will setp in soon...

MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor. It tells the ECU how much fuel to add into the engine.
The sensor sits on top of a very hot piece of kit (intake manifold) and over time, they gradually degrade. It can cause a few things, but most noted is kangaroo-ing of juddering when in traffic / queues.

Honda know that they drgrade over time (i think there was a bulletin sent out to Honda dealerships about them), and are normally replaced under warranty. (I took my MY03 in aound August time, told them what I knew, and they put it through as warranty work.

Is your car still under warranty? If so, simply take it in, tell them what's wrong, and tell them you think it's the MAP. Chances are, they'll replace it. (They replaced my whole MAP system, as the MY03 has the old pattern sensor).
If it's not under warranty, chance your arm, you never know! Not sure how much they are to replace though. Engineer said around £200 for mine.

HTH

Andy

 

thanks andy, so honda know there are issues.. out of warranty and think the map is causing me some grief.. but before ordering one from hardtop guy wanted to get honda to do it gratis if poss!

 

Think this is the one:

https://www.s2ki.com/stor/library/TSB/a04-073/index.htm

 

That's the one the technician showed me!!

Chance your arm and see what Honda say. Tell them you know tha Honda UK replaced one on a MY03 not too long ago and see what they say?! (obviously don't tell them that mie was still under warranty though!! )

 

honda got back to me today ref the bulletin about the MAP sensor..

'unfortunately honda UK have stated they cannot replace under a warranty scenario' they then proceeded with some figures which i chose to ignore..!