What does it mean when it says emissions system problem?
If your light is on, it typically means the car’s emissions control system is faulty, and the vehicle is polluting the air beyond allowable federal standards. A vehicle in this condition would fail an emissions inspection or smog check. Don’t confuse the check engine light with the maintenance or service light.
What’s the problem with my 2016 Honda Pilot?
I had the Emissions System Problem warning light come on my 2016 Pilot Touring at 49,500 miles. Car has also been in a few times cause of problem with idle stop start where car completely stalls after take foot off brake and put it on gas pedal. Have to put car in park, press brake, and restart the car.
When do fuel injectors need to be replaced in 2016 Pilot?
Just bought a ’16 Pilot. Engine light came on after 2 weeks, and it went into a “limp” mode. Brought it to dealer and he said they needed to replace the injectors. Thank god it was covered under warranty, but very annoying since I just bought the dang car. All, same thing happened to me. All lights came on. I have a 2016 with 50,000 miles.
What causes a P0420 trouble code in a pilot?
There are many things that can cause the P0420 trouble code in your Pilot. Here are the most common ones. Oxygen Sensor – The P0420 codes is thrown when the oxygen sensors on both sides of the exhaust have very similar readings. When the oxygen sensor is bad, it can cause a false reading and trigger the code.
Why does my Honda Pilot have a catalytic converter?
Catalytic Converter – A catalytic converter is responsible for scrubbing out as much pollution as possible from the Pilot’s exhaust. Over time, they can become clogged. Although, modern catalytic converters are supposed to last the life of most vehicles, it could be there is some underlying problem if it has clogged.
Is there a problem with the Honda Pilot emissions system?
Again, IMHO, if this is a common issue (appears to be), then HMA should be fixing these at own cost for a defect in the injectors. Because, eventually Honda7, you are going to hit these miles in the 40’s or 50’s etc, and might be back at dealer to fix another injector issue.
How many miles does a 2016 Pilot touring have?
Wanted to report the “Emissions System Problem” that many have had to deal with finally hit my 2016 Pilot Touring (see sig). It has only 42,465 miles. Made a trip to the dealer. Was called back by the service adviser…and it turns out to be specifically the catalytic converter issue.
What to do if you have an emissions system problem?
I had P0430 a couple of years ago (believe it was within year one), MID showed emissions system problem and CEL on, took to dealer and reset, came back in a week. Then was told to replace imjectors and rails. Waited a few days for parts, replaced, all is well. All under warranty. Some people replaced cat without success.
When did my Honda Pilot engine shut down?
After 1-month in August 2016 while I was re-filling gasoline in evening suddenly I noticed my dash board light up like Christmas tree one after the other until my engine shut down. I re-started the engine, drive slowly, and went home.