I am due for an Emissions Inspection before the end of this month. My Check Engine Light is on and I took my ride to Auto Zone to get checked out. The OBD Tester read the trouble code and come to find out that my EGR Valve has insufficient flow. I know this is a warranty issue but my extended warranty is up. I also know where to get the part but I have been putting it off. My question for you all is:

Has anyone out there ever passed an Emissions Inspection without replacing or cleaning the EGR Valve?

 

emission warranty covers your car until 150k miles or 15 years from the purchase date of your car...whichever comes 1st.

 

hmm... tlballer... the warranty goes for all first gens? cuz my cars at 149600 miles lol...

 

yes all 1st gens. i talked to the guy who fixed my check engine light and thats what he told me.

 

I took a look at the 1996 warranties manual that was provided with the vehicle and it states that several parts are of the emissions control system were covered for 4 year or 50,000 miles(whichever comes first) and some are covered for 7 and 70,000 miles. If anyone knows if the emissions warranties have been changed since then, please fill me in.

Thanx for the quick reply TLBALLER.

 

My Bad TLBaller, I did a little more research and found out about the emissions warranty extension on our acuras and it is covered for 14 year or 150,000 miles.

The vehicles affected are:
Vehicles Affected
- 1995 Acura NSX
- 1995 Acura 2.5 TL
- All 1996 Acura models (except the Acura SLX)
- All 1997 Acura models (except the Acura Integra Type-R and Acura SLX)

You can also find more info here.
http://www.acuraofmissionviejo.com/s...es/98-031.asp\

I'm so glad that I don't have to pay for any of these services.
Thanks for the input TLBaller.

 

hmm... would they do these services at a honda dealer? dont feel like driving far to get to an acura dealer =X

 

don't mention it, this is what a forum is about...sharing

 

You might pass, but why chance it? The problem is not a high$$ repair, and your car will run more efficiently if you replace it. It will save you money in the long run, not to mention the inspection uncertainty.

 

Takin my car in for repairs tomorrow. Free of charge!!!!:-)

 

*$*@ers at the dealership didn't have any open appointments until Jan 8. Guess I'll ride w/out inspection for a couple more days.

 

Does anyone know if this warranty is valid in Canada?