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Discussion in 'Honda/Acura Hybrids and EVs' started by onlynark, May 24, 2011.

  1. onlynark

    onlynark Member

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    That is the msg I get from my 2007 civic hybrid. I checked the gas cap and it is as tight as can be. The car was working fine this morning (I use that word loosely, its a POS), and then after I get off of work, the message shows up.

    I'm at a quarter tank right now, so I'll fill up tomorrow. But could this be a bad sensory? Has anyone else seen this issue before?

    ps...I hate this car :(
     
    #1 onlynark, May 24, 2011
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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    lol it's not that bad of a car. :) Just be glad it isn't an Aveo or something.

    Usually that message is because the cap isn't locked. Or there is a large pressure difference. If it doesn't go away when you fillup, then you may have a sensor problem. Was there a large temperature differential between when you last filled up and the temp today?
     
    #2 2k1Toaster, May 24, 2011
  3. onlynark

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    Haha, the only thing I really like about the car is the navigation and the mileage is not bad. Sorry, but when the time comes, I am jumping ship to the ct300h.

    Yeah, I don't know what the deal is with the message. I got in this morning and everything was fine. Filled it up later in the afternoon and still no message. Must have been what you mentioned, just a weird temperature or pressure differential. I'll keep an eye out for it and see if it shows up again.
     
    #3 onlynark, May 25, 2011
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    I had this a couple of weeks ago. A few days later, the message was gone, but I had the orange/yellow check engine icon show up. Took it into the the dealership -- nothing wrong, they cleared the light. Cost me $150!
     
    #4 opus17, May 27, 2011
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    Holy Cow......$150.00 to clear a idiot light. Around here our auto parts stores (AutoZone,Advance,NAPA) will check the code & clear the light for FREE.
     
    #5 Troyroy, May 27, 2011
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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    Most dealerships charge at least 1hr of work just for "inspection". At my honda dealer that is $93. At Toyota it is $85. At Lexus it is $120
     
    #6 2k1Toaster, May 27, 2011
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