I have 6 years old car (Honda accord), cheque engine light on, what was the reason?

I did reset my CEL. But if I take my car for inspection, will it
pass?. I spspect their Emission test can detect this?.

My car does the same, I have a 98 accord Ex.
I know that some people claim it can be time for a tune-up. If your car was
in a previous accident it could mean that there was a pipe that was not
replaced. Maybe you need to change your catalaic converter.Or something
related to your exhaust.
If I were you, I would reset it, I know my check engine light came on.
however, the car runs very good, and very quiet/smooth! I have had 4
different drivers test it, and mechanics look at it, and it's fine! Very
healthy!
These cars are good for over 300,000km's If It ain't broken then don't worry
about it!
Remember the O2 sensors are all over the car and it could mean alot of
problems. So I wouldn't waste my time with it.

"Santa" > wrote in message
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>I did reset my CEL. But if I take my car for inspection, will it
> pass?. I spspect their Emission test can detect this?.

On 11/9/04 9:55 PM, in article
, "Santa"
> wrote:

> I did reset my CEL. But if I take my car for inspection, will it
> pass?. I spspect their Emission test can detect this?.

If you reset the CEL, the code has also been erased. It will not come up
any more unless it is triggered by a new fault. The inspection people will
not see the old code.

Of course, that does not guarantee it will pass...

I took it to dealer, they says:

1) "Evap Canister Vent Shut Valve" replacement has to be done - labor
$220 and parts $140 (Canister set and W-Valve)

2) "Converter shield" replacement - labor $90 and parts $60.

Totally $500 bugs, car runs fine and smooth, what to do?.