Chris, Pmail me with specifics of the situation include her VIN and current mileage and I can look into this, I am the Assistant Parts Manager for a dual Honda and Acura dealership. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM> Date: Thursday, March 9, 2006 1:08 pm Subject: Failed Emissions Test NVC To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hey all, My girlfriend's 97 Honda Civic failed her emissions test > today. She passed everything except HC ppm at 40 km/h. The limit was > 75, and the car blew 177, interestingly the car blew 177 at idle as > well. > > Her regular Honda mechanic is recomending an engine flush. Good idea? > > One more thing. As it turns out Hondas had a recall on their Cat's on > this model because of cracking. As it turns out the cat may indeed be > cracked. She's past the recall period but bought her car used from > Honda. Do they have some responsibility to have done recall work on > the used cars they sell? > > Chris > |
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