"Check engine" (malfunction) light in 2000 Odyssey LX
 

The "check engine" light (referred to as a malfunction light in the
manual) in my 2000 Odyssey LX just came on a few days ago. The car has
roughly 65k miles on it and gets its regular scheduled maintenance. I
had the 60k maintneance done a few months ago, and just had an oil
change done at the dealer a week ago.

The owners manual suggests that a loose fuel cap might be the problem,
but I've removed the cap, then put it back on tightly, and seen no
change (the car has subsequently been driven at least eight times on
15-minute trips, at driving speeds of 15-60 mph).

I do have an appointment next week with the dealer to diagnose this, but
I'm looking at $100+ just to do the diagnositics.

I'm wondering if there is a way for me (no mechanical ability, no
special tools) to diagnose the problem at home, or even if there's a way
to reset the computer/warning light.

2000OdysseyLX wrote:

> I do have an appointment next week with the dealer to diagnose this, but
> I'm looking at $100+ just to do the diagnositics.
>
> I'm wondering if there is a way for me (no mechanical ability, no
> special tools) to diagnose the problem at home, or even if there's a way
> to reset the computer/warning light.

go to pep boys, get an actron OBD2 code scanner, for $100. it plugs in,
reads codes, resets the light. good for all vehicles from 1996 to present.

Take it to an Autozone. They will read it for you for free. also look at
www.odyclub.com forum for all the Odyssey information you could ever
want.......


"2000OdysseyLX" > wrote in message
...
> The "check engine" light (referred to as a malfunction light in the
> manual) in my 2000 Odyssey LX just came on a few days ago. The car has
> roughly 65k miles on it and gets its regular scheduled maintenance. I
> had the 60k maintneance done a few months ago, and just had an oil
> change done at the dealer a week ago.
>
> The owners manual suggests that a loose fuel cap might be the problem,
> but I've removed the cap, then put it back on tightly, and seen no
> change (the car has subsequently been driven at least eight times on
> 15-minute trips, at driving speeds of 15-60 mph).
>
> I do have an appointment next week with the dealer to diagnose this, but
> I'm looking at $100+ just to do the diagnositics.
>
> I'm wondering if there is a way for me (no mechanical ability, no
> special tools) to diagnose the problem at home, or even if there's a way
> to reset the computer/warning light.

Also if it was the gas cap it will take several drive cycles to clear.


"2000OdysseyLX" > wrote in message
...
> The "check engine" light (referred to as a malfunction light in the
> manual) in my 2000 Odyssey LX just came on a few days ago. The car has
> roughly 65k miles on it and gets its regular scheduled maintenance. I
> had the 60k maintneance done a few months ago, and just had an oil
> change done at the dealer a week ago.
>
> The owners manual suggests that a loose fuel cap might be the problem,
> but I've removed the cap, then put it back on tightly, and seen no
> change (the car has subsequently been driven at least eight times on
> 15-minute trips, at driving speeds of 15-60 mph).
>
> I do have an appointment next week with the dealer to diagnose this, but
> I'm looking at $100+ just to do the diagnositics.
>
> I'm wondering if there is a way for me (no mechanical ability, no
> special tools) to diagnose the problem at home, or even if there's a way
> to reset the computer/warning light.

This classic Sicilian cuisine can easily be turned into Eggplant Parmesan
If you are planning a vegetarian meal. Or you could just as well use veal -
after all, you have to be careful - Sicilians are touchy about their young
family members...

6 newborn or veal cutlets
Tomato gravy (see index)
4 cups mozzarella, 1cup parmesan, 1cup romano
Seasoned bread crumbs mixed with
parmesan
romano
salt
pepper
oregano
garlic powder
chopped parsley
Flour
eggwash (eggs and milk)
Peanut oil for frying.

Pound the cutlets.
Dredge in flour, eggs, then the bread crumb mixture.
Fry till golden brown in 350° peanut oil.
In a baking pan, place a layer of gravy,
then one of meat, gravy, and cheese.
Another layer each of meat, gravy, and cheese.
Then bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Serve on hot pasta with romano cheese.



Southern Fried Small-fry

Tastes like fried chicken, which works just as well.
In fact you may want to practice cutting up whole chickens
for frying before you go for the real thing.
Whole chicken is much more efficient and inexpensive than buying pieces.

1 tiny human, cut into pieces
2 cups flour
Onion, garlic
Salt
pepper
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
hot sauce, etc.
Oil for frying

Mix milk, eggs, hot sauce in a bowl, add chopped onion and garlic.
Season the meat liberally, and marinate for several hours.
Place seasoned flour in a paper or plastic shopping bag,
drop pieces in a few a time, shake to coat thoroughly,
then deep fry

nursery, or morgue;
you can at least get rid of all the leftovers in your refrigerator.

1 - 2 lbs. cubed meat (human flesh, chicken, turkey, beef...)
1 -2 lbs. coarsely chopped vegetables
(carrots, potatoes, turnips, cauliflower, cabbage...)
Bell pepper
onions
garlic
ginger
salt pepper, etc.
Olive oil
butter

Brown the meat and some chopped onions, peppers, and garilic in olive oil,
place in baking dish, layer with vegetables seasoning and butter.
Bake at 325° for 30 - 45 minutes.
Serve with hot dinner rolls, fruit salad and sparkling water.



Bébé Buffet 1

Show off with whole roasted children replete with apples in mouths -
and babies? heads stuffed with wild rice. Or keep it simple with a
hearty main course such as stew, lasagna, or meat loaf.

Some suggestions

Pre-mie pot pies, beef stew, leg of lamb, stuffed chicken, roast pork spiral ham,
Cranberry pineapple salad, sweet potatoes in butter, vegetable platter, tossed salad with tomato and avocado, parsley new potatoes, spinich cucumber salad, fruit salad
Bran muffins, dinner rolls, soft breadsticks, rice pilaf, croissants
Apple cake with rum sauce, frosted banana nut bread sherbet, home made brownies
Iced tea, water, beer, bloody marys, lemonade, coffee

The guests select food, beverages, silverware... everything from the buffet table.
They move to wherever they are comfortable, and sit with whoever they choose.
Provide trays so your guests will not spill everything all over your house from
carrying too much, nor will they have to make 10 trips back and fourth from the
service stations.

of meats.
Grill to medium rare,
serve with garlic cous-cous and sautéed asparagus.
Coffee and sherbet for desert then walnuts, cheese, and port.
Cigars for the gentlemen (and ladies if they so desire)!



Crock-Pot Crack Baby

When the quivering, hopelessly addicted crack baby succumbs to death,
get him immediately butchered and into the crock-pot, so that any
remaining toxins will not be fatal. But don?t cook it too long,
because like Blowfish, there is a perfect medium between the poisonous
and the stimulating. Though it may not have the same effect on your
guests, a whole chicken cooked in this fashion is also mighty tasty.

1 newborn - cocaine addicted, freshly expired, cleaned and butchered
Carrots
onions
leeks
celery
bell pepper
potatoes
Salt
pepper
garlic, etc
4 cups water

Cut the meat into natural pieces and brown very well in olive oil,
remove, then brown half of the onions, the bell pepper, and celery.
When brown, mix everything into the crock-pot, and in 6 to 8 hours you
have turned a hopeless tragedy into a heartwarming meal!



George?s Bloody Mary

Don?t shy away from this one, it is simply a cocktail variation of
good old Blood Stew. When a pig is killed, its throat is slit and
those present quaff a cup of hot blood to soften the wintry air.
From the dawn of man to this day, humans have always drunk blood!
American deer hunters are a prime example.

1 pint blood
Stolichnaya vod

1 - 2 lbs. cubed meat (human flesh, chicken, turkey, beef...)
1 -2 lbs. coarsely chopped vegetables
(carrots, potatoes, turnips, cauliflower, cabbage...)
Bell pepper
onions
garlic
ginger
salt pepper, etc.
Olive oil
butter

Brown the meat and some chopped onions, peppers, and garilic in olive oil,
place in baking dish, layer with vegetables seasoning and butter.
Bake at 325° for 30 - 45 minutes.
Serve with hot dinner rolls, fruit salad and sparkling water.



Bébé Buffet 1

Show off with whole roasted children replete with apples in mouths -
and babies? heads stuffed with wild rice. Or keep it simple with a
hearty main course such as stew, lasagna, or meat loaf.

Some suggestions

Pre-mie pot pies, beef stew, leg of lamb, stuffed chicken, roast pork spiral ham,
Cranberry pineapple salad, sweet potatoes in butter, vegetable platter, tossed salad with tomato and avocado, parsley new potatoes, spinich cucumber salad, fruit salad
Bran muffins, dinner rolls, soft breadsticks, rice pilaf, croissants
Apple cake with rum sauce, frosted banana nut bread sherbet, home made brownies
Iced tea, water, beer, bloody marys, lemonade, coffee

The guests select food, beverages, silverware... everything from the buffet table.
They move to wherever they are comfortable, and sit with whoever they choose.
Provide trays so your g

and celery.
Add the meat then season, continue browning.
De-glaze with sherry, add the reduced broth.
Finally, put in the root vegetables and simmer for 15 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly.
Place the pie pan in 375 degree oven for a few minutes so bottom crust is not soggy,
reduce oven to 325.
Fill the pie with stew, place top crust and with a fork, seal the crusts together
then poke holes in top.
Return to oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until pie crust is golden brown.



Sudden Infant Death Soup

SIDS: delicious in winter, comparable to old fashioned Beef and Vegetable Soup.
Its free, you can sell the crib, baby clothes, toys, stroller... and so easy to
procure if such a lucky find is at hand (just pick him up from the crib and
he?s good to go)!

SIDS victim, cleaned
½ cup cooking oil
Carrots
onions
broccoli
whole cabbage
fresh green beans
potato
turnip
celery
tomato
½ stick butter
1 cup cooked pasta (macaroni, shells, etc.)

Remove as much meat as possible, cube, and brown in hot oil.
Add a little water, season, th

Good luck.
My Check Engine light on my 00 CRV came on and it cost me $1700 in valve
repairs!!!
On the Hondasuv.com website there is a method described for shorting the
blue diagnostic plug with a paperclip and reading the blinking light to get
your code. BTW, once you know the code number, you need to find out what
the number means.


--
Mark Atwell
Louisville, KY
(please remoove the dashes in my email address:
-o-m)


"2000OdysseyLX" > wrote in message
...
> The "check engine" light (referred to as a malfunction light in the
> manual) in my 2000 Odyssey LX just came on a few days ago. The car has
> roughly 65k miles on it and gets its regular scheduled maintenance. I
> had the 60k maintneance done a few months ago, and just had an oil
> change done at the dealer a week ago.
>
> The owners manual suggests that a loose fuel cap might be the problem,
> but I've removed the cap, then put it back on tightly, and seen no
> change (the car has subsequently been driven at least eight times on
> 15-minute trips, at driving speeds of 15-60 mph).
>
> I do have an appointment next week with the dealer to diagnose this, but
> I'm looking at $100+ just to do the diagnositics.
>
> I'm wondering if there is a way for me (no mechanical ability, no
> special tools) to diagnose the problem at home, or even if there's a way
> to reset the computer/warning light.