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Originally posted by mrkcohen@Oct 3rd 2004 @ 8:51 AM
To all:
Well I finally got around to getting my CEL checked. The dealer tells me it is the catalytic converter that is returning the error.
They have ordered the part and I have an appontment to get it installed Oct 19.
The repair WILL be covered by the warranty.
One of the guys I work with tells me that he saw or read a news story that mentions hybrids (he wasn't sure if it was the HCH specifically) having catalytic converter problems. Has anybody seen or heard anything about this issue?
Thanks in advance.
MC
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Today I changed the oil in out new HCH with genuine oil filter and oil. I would have had the dealer do it, but the car turned 10,000 miles and the dealer couldnt fit me in until next tuesday... FOR A FREGGIN OIL CHANGE!!!!
Anyhow, changing the oil on the 2004 HCH is a breeze! I thought "wow, this was soo easy I cant see what all the fuss is about taking the car to the dealer..."
Turned the car on and reset the Maintenance Required indicator. As the manual says, the low oil pressure light stays on for a few seconds then turns off. The check engine light stayed on... so I drove it around the block. Engine smooth as ever... engine light still on.
I let the car rest for an hour, then turned it on again.. engine light.
GRRR!! I wonder how quickly they will fit me in with this problem!
I didnt touch anything but the oil cap, dipstick, drain plug and oil filter. Maybe its just coincidence that my Cat Converter is bad like the rumors say.