Why is my check engine light on Honda Pilot?
When your check engine light comes on, this could be as simple as tightening or replacing your gas cap. One of the most acceptable and frequent cause is that your Honda Pilot gas cap is loose, damaged or missing. The gas cap for your Honda Pilot serves multiple purposes.
What causes a flashing check engine light on a Honda Pilot?
While a majority of the time, the flashing check engine light is going to be caused by a misfire related to your Pilot’s ignition system or fuel system (as stated above), there are other issues that can cause it. Your timing chain could have jumped . If you have VVT, it may be having issues.
What was the problem with my 2011 Honda Pilot?
It then dropped down on its own to normal idle. This is a 2011 Honda Pilot touring with 29,800 miles. My 2011 Honda Pilot touring had to have all 3 engine mounts and the transmission mount replaced. The whole front end of the vehicle would shake uncontrollably on acceleration and especially at high speeds. I bought the vehicle brand new.
Where is the Check Engine Light code on a Honda?
You may also retrieve Honda check engine light codes using the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), by counting the flashes as follows: 1. Connect SCS service connector special tool No. 07PAZ-0010100, or equivalent, to service check connector located under the passenger’s side of dash. 2. Turn the ignition on.
What was the mileage on my Honda Pilot?
The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Honda issued technical service bulletin (tsb #11-033) related to excessive engine oil consumption and the make and model of my car and VIN was in the range of the vins affected. I had to replace piston rings and spark plugs to fix the problem.
It then dropped down on its own to normal idle. This is a 2011 Honda Pilot touring with 29,800 miles. My 2011 Honda Pilot touring had to have all 3 engine mounts and the transmission mount replaced. The whole front end of the vehicle would shake uncontrollably on acceleration and especially at high speeds. I bought the vehicle brand new.
The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Honda issued technical service bulletin (tsb #11-033) related to excessive engine oil consumption and the make and model of my car and VIN was in the range of the vins affected. I had to replace piston rings and spark plugs to fix the problem.
What does the Check Engine light mean on a Honda?
The check engine light is a light that the engine computer uses to signify that there is something wrong. They are orange, amber, or yellow, and not to be ignored! The only way to “reset” the check engine light is by fixing the problem causing it. Thus, the 10 reasons I list below may help you reset your check engine light.
Can a check engine light be a problem?
If your car is running normally, and you have no problem driving it, the problem is not so severe that you need to panic. Of course you should not ignore the light; it is warning you of some problem with the emissions system.