I hope you are under 150k miles. If so good news and head to the dealer and have it fixed on Honda’s dime. My wife got a cat converter and two O2 sensors on Honda’s dime + spark plugs, cap, and wires all free at 148k. She ignored a CEL for a year or so and then the car started to die randomly.
Honda service bulletin 98-081 March 18 2003
95-Accord V6 All
96 Models Except Passports - All
97 Models Except Passports - All
EPA, C.A.R.B. claim OBD system is not sensitive enough to detect some engine
misfires. In an effort to resolve this issue, America Honda Extended
Emissions warranty to 14 Years, 150,000 Miles
1… File a claim if:
1… The MIL is on and the cause is an emission related component
2… The vehicle fails a emissions test and requires an emissions repair
3… Any emissions related component fails
2… Additional services:
1… 50,000-75,000 miles
-
Inspect OBD system follow the service manual procedure to retrieve
DTC set then replace the effected parts -
This inspection and any parts replacement are of no charge to the
owner
2… 75,000-150,000 miles
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Inspect OBD system again. Replace any parts that have caused a DTC
to set -
Replace the distributor cap, rotor and ignition wires and spark
plugs. -
Change the oil and filter
All of the above services are free of charge to the owner
You must use Honda parts and fluid for this service.
Disclaimer: Skilled technicians only, not do it yourselfers “and you should
not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle…”
–
Stephen W. Hansen
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
ASE Undercar Specialist