2000 Honda Civic Check Engine Light

Discussion in 'Civic' started by asteriskcrazy, Oct 30, 2005.

  1. I got a oil change and a coolant replacement done at the dealer and
    drove home roughly 5 miles. In the evening ( afer 6 hours) when I
    started the car the check engine light was on and the engine was
    vibrating at the idle speed. Then I took the car back to the dealer and
    they connected the diagnostic computer and found out that the oxygen
    sensor is bad.
    The mechanic cleared the alarm and the engine started running normal.
    They advised me to get the sensor replaced which costs around $300.
    I am just wondering how the sensor could go bad right after the
    service. Is there anything that I can do to find out whether the sensor
    is really bad?

    Thanks,
    Ken
     
    asteriskcrazy, Oct 30, 2005
    #1
  2. asteriskcrazy

    RM Guest

    Coincidence? Defective sensor? Maybe the mechanic bumped something into, or
    out of, place? Price the sensor somewhere else. Parts stores carry some of
    them.
     
    RM, Oct 31, 2005
    #2
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