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Report: Check Engine Light Due to Moisture Freezing in MAP Sensor

Honda Civic Problem
11 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Average Mileage: 128,750 mi (107,000 mi - 158,000 mi)

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On certain models in colder climates the Check Engine light can set due to moisture in the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor freezing. The MAP sensor needs to be replaced and on some models the intake manifold needs replacing also.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2000 Honda Civic, 130,000 mi

    same problem on my honda civic too.

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    blucht, 2000 Honda Civic, 107,000 mi
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    The check engine light came on about a year ago, when I was returning to Kansas City from Columbia. It was on for about 8 months, went off for a week, then came back on for 4 months. It has been off for about a month now. The Honda dealer wanted to charge me a $100 just to "evaluate" the problem. How can they NOT know about this?

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 1996 Honda Civic

    MAP sensor caused smog to fail, exchanged for a salvage one for next to free. easy fix.

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     Enthusiast

    check engine light.po420 and po171

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  • Report #6
    Visitor, 1996 Honda Civic, 120,000 mi

    Extreme temperature change usually triggers the ck eng. lt on. also cold and humid temps. While the lt. is on the car runs rough, irratic idle, and hesitates. Have a mechanic turn off the lt. it's okay until another extreme temp drop off, or snow or rain.

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