indi pearl
11-06-2007, 09:54 AM
Took P1 out for a run yesterday,roof off and the chance for some "spirited" driving allong allmost deserted roads as everyone was at the beach.
TCS on so somewhat surprised to see light come on ,followed by engine (emission) light.Drove home somewhat sedatly and checked out likely cause to be the dreaded O2 sensor(s).Since it seems false economy to change only one I am waiting for the local dealer to phone back with the cost to replace both.Having looked at threads covering this issue it seems many of us are suffering failures at the moment and if I understand correctly our Colonial Cousins in the States get their failures replaced free of charge for up to 14 years!!From further checking it would seem we in "rip off Britain" do not share the same benefit.Have found my local motor factors can supply aftermarket replacements at £91.65 each.When mentioned to the main Honda dealer this produced an immiediate "They are nothing but trouble" response,presumably to get me "softened up" for his yet to be received price!! Having the thermostat changed at the same time since she is taking a good 10 miles to fully warm up.I wonder if this could have been a contributing factor in the sensor failure,having noticed another member with the same two failures?
TCS on so somewhat surprised to see light come on ,followed by engine (emission) light.Drove home somewhat sedatly and checked out likely cause to be the dreaded O2 sensor(s).Since it seems false economy to change only one I am waiting for the local dealer to phone back with the cost to replace both.Having looked at threads covering this issue it seems many of us are suffering failures at the moment and if I understand correctly our Colonial Cousins in the States get their failures replaced free of charge for up to 14 years!!From further checking it would seem we in "rip off Britain" do not share the same benefit.Have found my local motor factors can supply aftermarket replacements at £91.65 each.When mentioned to the main Honda dealer this produced an immiediate "They are nothing but trouble" response,presumably to get me "softened up" for his yet to be received price!! Having the thermostat changed at the same time since she is taking a good 10 miles to fully warm up.I wonder if this could have been a contributing factor in the sensor failure,having noticed another member with the same two failures?