lnsyone

I'm around 109,xxx miles and just recently my 3.0 started acting up. I'm experiencing bogging @ 4k rpm and I can't rev past that in all gears. The ECU throws no codes, and I don't know where to start looking. I checked the maintenence schedule and it says I'm due for spark plug replacement and timing/balencer belt + water pump replacement. Has anyone experienced what I'm experiencing in my 3.0? I am guessing I'm bogging out because my spark plugs are bad, or probably my cat conv. is bad. I don't know. I'm also experiencing very shitty gas mileage. A 1/4 tank gives me around 45 miles.. Anyone with advice, please shed some light upon me.

asianspec

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wow, 45 miles. that sucks. i think is thats all you need for now. watch for your o2 sensor, bc mine is throwing a 0420 code on my car. autozone said that its either my car needs a tune-up, my car is misfiring, or my o2 sensor is bad.

UnPimPMYRyd3

There's a Honda recall that will take care of your spark plugs, cables and distribution cap (??) at 50K and 100K miles I believe. It has something to do with Honda losing to a CARB suit. I'm not sure on the mileage but google it and you will find it.

UnPimPMYRyd3

See the following for info:

http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/1998/June/264enr.htm.html

Here's the excerpt that you would be interested in. You get a free tune up that includes the replacement of the plugs, cables and others.

Under an agreement filed today with the U.S. District Court
for the District of Columbia, and a related agreement between
Honda and CARB, Honda will extend the emissions warranty for all
affected models to 14 years/150,000 miles, provide an engine
check and any emissions-related repairs needed between 50,000 and
75,000 miles of use, and provide a free tune up between 75,000
and 150,000 miles of use, at a cost to Honda of at least $250,000
million. In addition, Honda will spend, under the federal and
State agreements, $17.1 million, including $12.6 million in civil
penalties -- the largest ever under the Clean Air Act -- and $4.5
million to implement environmental projects to reduce pollution.

lnsyone

I just got a CEL code #45 which is "Fuel system out of range - too rich or lean"

lnsyone

So I'd take that form down to Honda or Acura and they'll perform the free tune up?

UnPimPMYRyd3

They actually have a Technical Report Bulletin for it. I would bring the form with me so that you can show them what you are talking about in case they decide to play dumb. I had it done on mine just when mine turn 100,000. If I had known about it before then I would have it done once before also.

And yes it is a free tuneup. I will try to find the TRB number.

UnPimPMYRyd3

Should be TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) not TRB.

UnPimPMYRyd3

See this link. This is the actual letter that was sent out to customers.

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Reference/tsb/98-031.htm