# \#odyssey

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## [Battery Bad After 25 Months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-bad-after-25-months/206216)

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**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-bad-after-25-months/206216 "2026-09-21T10:30:39Z")

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Brought my 2019 Odyssey into the stealership for a recall. They claimed that they couldn’t even start the car and that the battery was dead. I found this odd because I never had this problem previously with the van. They…

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## [Timing Belt job Parts on Honda Odyssey (WITHOUT LABOR) is ~ $1,475.45 + tax?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-job-parts-on-honda-odyssey-without-labor-is-1-475-45-tax/205916)

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**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\
**Replies:** 61\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-job-parts-on-honda-odyssey-without-labor-is-1-475-45-tax/205916 "2026-07-23T21:55:49Z")

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2019 Honda Odyssey This seems outrages to me, even for Honda parts, and significantly more than what I see posted online for just parts only I got MSRPs from the Honda Dream Shop. You can maybe forgo the serpentine bel…

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## [Low Battery Warning on a Odyssey, Attempt to Start car W/Foot off Pedal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-battery-warning-on-a-odyssey-attempt-to-start-car-w-foot-off-pedal/204591)

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**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-battery-warning-on-a-odyssey-attempt-to-start-car-w-foot-off-pedal/204591 "2025-12-08T16:08:04Z")

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2019 Honda Odyssey, about 65k miles. I accidentally tried starting my van without my foot pressing down on the break pedal (something I don’t do typically) and was greeted with a low voltage battery warning, turn off hea…

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## [LBJ Rubber Boot Dry Rotted, Bushing Bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lbj-rubber-boot-dry-rotted-bushing-bad/201414)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lbj-rubber-boot-dry-rotted-bushing-bad/201414 "2025-08-18T00:13:10Z")

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2019 Honda Odyssey, 56k miles I noticed that the LBJ on this car, the rubber boot was torn around the circumference of the boot, looked like rubber dry rot. This is both sides. There is no grease coming out. Ther…

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## [Emissions testing 2019 Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-testing-2019-odyssey/200911)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-testing-2019-odyssey/200911 "2025-07-21T00:04:07Z")

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Mrs JT tested her 2019 Odyssey for emissions today. The OBD2 test showed that multiple monitors have not had an opportunity to run. This is strange since she has driven the van over 1500 miles since it was in the shop la…

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## [Car jerks when I change gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-i-change-gears/200300)

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**Author:** [@osahodion\_193657](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osahodion_193657)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-i-change-gears/200300 "2025-05-18T19:21:42Z")

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I just noticed that my Honda Accord V6 jerks when I change gear .the mechanic told me it could be the engine seating.pls I need advice here.

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## [Intermittent no crank no start with new battery and starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-crank-no-start-with-new-battery-and-starter/198115)

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**Author:** [@slowtrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slowtrap)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-crank-no-start-with-new-battery-and-starter/198115 "2024-11-23T04:52:18Z")

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Hi all, I have an '03 Honda Odyssey that has been reluctant to start. Often, when I get in and turn the key, nothing happens. No click, I can hear the fuel pump, all the lights, dash, radio, and accessories work, but it…

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## [Buy a new Honda Odyssey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-new-honda-odyssey/197900)

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**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-new-honda-odyssey/197900 "2024-11-05T13:31:35Z")

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My 2003 Odyssey with 149k miles is keeping me up at night - “what will go wrong tomorrow?!” It’s been a champion and looks pristine but it needs expensive repairs almost every month and I’m nervous about driving it out o…

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## [2003 Honda Odyssey: A warning code yesterday, but gone today...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-a-warning-code-yesterday-but-gone-today/194901)

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**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-a-warning-code-yesterday-but-gone-today/194901 "2024-05-18T21:43:05Z")

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2003 Honda Odyssey 146k miles Yesterday, engine light on and mechanic #1 pulled Code 0730 Today, I took it to mechanic #2 and no codes. Car has been basically great, but the last 3 months, about 5x driving at 30mph go…

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## [2003 Honda Odyssey minivan brake pedal hurting my foot - can it be "tightened?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-minivan-brake-pedal-hurting-my-foot-can-it-be-tightened/144510)

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**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-minivan-brake-pedal-hurting-my-foot-can-it-be-tightened/144510 "2024-05-14T18:02:10Z")

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My 2003 Honda Odyssey’s brake pedal requires a lot of pressure - a friend also tried it and said compared to sedans, he was really needing to press hard, too. The auto shop said there was no way to “tighten” the brakes, …

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## [Odyssey cruise control creates Transmision error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-cruise-control-creates-transmision-error/184962)

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**Author:** [@AAAndrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AAAndrew)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-cruise-control-creates-transmision-error/184962 "2023-10-13T22:20:52Z")

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I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey with 200,184 miles. Recently had the piston rings re-done. The problem with the transmission error started when the rings were bad (drove for about a month before getting repaired), but it’s c…

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## [2011 Odyssey vs 2011 Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-odyssey-vs-2011-sienna/192905)

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**Author:** [@jimmy01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy01)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-odyssey-vs-2011-sienna/192905 "2023-09-16T21:17:10Z")

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Which one is more reliable and cheaper to maintain in the long run. 2011 Odyssey with 70000 miles, or 2011 sienna (v6) with 120000 miles.

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## [Strange noise coming from under passenger seat? Gremlin? What is it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-coming-from-under-passenger-seat-gremlin-what-is-it/192512)

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**Author:** [@Laisseraller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laisseraller)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-coming-from-under-passenger-seat-gremlin-what-is-it/192512 "2023-09-04T21:04:30Z")

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Looking for solutions to the cause of the noise found! Honda Dealer does not know what the black box is? The Service Dept. test rode it but could not find the noise? Is it all in my head or is it a Gremlin making a ruc…

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## [Car wheels make strange sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wheels-make-strange-sounds/192362)

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**Author:** [@chuaronald\_186499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuaronald_186499)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wheels-make-strange-sounds/192362 "2023-08-21T03:25:56Z")

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Hi, I have a 2010 Honda Odyssey. Started driving it today after not driving it for 2 months. There’s a strange sound now, which I suspect are from the wheels. Didn’t have this sound previously. Can anyone help me underst…

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## [Honda Odyssey SRS and OPDS Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-srs-and-opds-codes/190828)

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**Author:** [@11tdrummond\_185396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/11tdrummond_185396)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-srs-and-opds-codes/190828 "2023-05-26T14:47:45Z")

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So I just bought an '07 Odyssey with a clean title, and the airbag light came on a few weeks later. Initially, I thought the battery might be the issue (because of another code, that I cannot now reproduce) - but that t…

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## [Valve spool replaced, alternator replaced after battery sensor displayed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-spool-replaced-alternator-replaced-after-battery-sensor-displayed/188472)

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**Author:** [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-spool-replaced-alternator-replaced-after-battery-sensor-displayed/188472 "2023-01-13T20:47:29Z")

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A month ago the check engine light lit up. Took to Auto Zone and code read Valve spool gasket was leaking. Replaced that after which the battery sensor showed low voltage. Hubby checked voltage to see if alternator or …

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## [Vibration after changing rotors but not when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-changing-rotors-but-not-when-braking/188069)

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**Author:** [@dosmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dosmom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-changing-rotors-but-not-when-braking/188069 "2022-12-22T22:21:36Z")

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I have a 2008 odyssey. We replaced the rear rotors but forgot the ebrake was engaged so we had trouble getting the first rotor off. We ended up hammering it to death a bit and prying it off. Getting the new rotor on was …

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## [2006 Honda Odyssey Manual Sliding Door Rear Latch Broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-manual-sliding-door-rear-latch-broken/188061)

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**Author:** [@jacobsreds777\_183429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobsreds777_183429)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-manual-sliding-door-rear-latch-broken/188061 "2022-12-22T01:40:18Z")

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Hello! I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey with manual sliding doors. On one of the doors the rear latch fails to fully engage, so when I shut the door, it will lock in place temporarily, before popping open again seconds later…

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## [2017 Honda Odyssey FCW FAILURE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863)

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**Author:** [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863 "2022-12-11T21:46:30Z")

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Was driving 55 mph when RPM went to 5 and FCW Failure flashed and lost power—and chugged until I got to 20 mph. Pulled over to look up and managed to turn FCW off in vehicle settings. Made it home thankfully. How do…

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## [2013 odyssey - starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-odyssey-starting-issue/187380)

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**Author:** [@Mark52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark52)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-odyssey-starting-issue/187380 "2022-11-12T23:35:58Z")

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Hi, I have an occasional, but increasing, issue when starting my 2013 odyssey. Some days, starts like a charm when I turn the ignition. Other days, when I turn the key, it does seem to catch right away and start. Eve…

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## [Honda Odyssey throwing SRS codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-throwing-srs-codes/186946)

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**Author:** [@blevebass\_173667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blevebass_173667)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-throwing-srs-codes/186946 "2022-10-20T19:59:15Z")

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I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L. The van has given us 230,000 miles of mostly trouble free miles over the years. Recently the SRS light came on. I tried to reset it, but it comes back right away. Went out and got a…

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## [Mouse or electrical in my steering wheel?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-or-electrical-in-my-steering-wheel/178262)

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**Author:** [@Sandra.pearl\_176393](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra.pearl_176393)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-or-electrical-in-my-steering-wheel/178262 "2022-07-25T22:17:46Z")

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Do I have a new mouse friend in my steering wheel? I am going somewhat crazy with a little noise coming from just below my steering wheel or maybe even IN my steering wheel. It definitely sounds like a small electrical c…

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## [2002 Honda Odyssey - adding freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-adding-freon/184926)

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**Author:** [@Vandrum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vandrum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-adding-freon/184926 "2022-06-29T23:39:38Z")

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How to add Freon to Honda Odyssey 2002

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## [2005 Odyssey - rough start with overheating engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-rough-start-with-overheating-engine/40028)

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**Author:** [@thomacartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomacartalk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-rough-start-with-overheating-engine/40028 "2022-05-30T17:09:17Z")

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My wife's 2005 Honda Odyssey has this problem since June, 2009 and the dealers have not been able to figure it out. We have spent about $1500 to no effect. This problem recurs about 3 weeks after a trip to the dealer t…

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## [Water coming out of tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-coming-out-of-tailpipe/184095)

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**Author:** [@kiara0927\_180743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiara0927_180743)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-coming-out-of-tailpipe/184095 "2022-05-11T21:34:06Z")

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Me and my daughter was driving home about 4 days ago and when we pulled in the Van started to vibrate then it died I tried to start it back but it would just turn over wouldn’t start, I checked the oil it was fine but no…

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## [Parasitic battery drain or bad new alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-battery-drain-or-bad-new-alternator/183573)

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**Author:** [@marissa\_180362](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marissa_180362)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-battery-drain-or-bad-new-alternator/183573 "2022-04-14T15:45:24Z")

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During the last hour of a nine hour trip, battery charging system light came on our 2009 Honda odyssey. We eked out the last 35 miles and got to a place that tested the 3.5 year old battery. It showed it all but dead and…

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## [2016 Honda Odyssey - beeping under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-beeping-under-the-hood/182955)

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**Author:** [@Steve03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve03)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-beeping-under-the-hood/182955 "2022-03-14T13:28:57Z")

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moved 2016 Honda Odyssey about 200 feet this morning. When i turned off engine and locked car, I noticed a high pitched beeping sound coming from under the hood. I have turned off everything in car locked doors and bee…

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## [Engine Check Light Intermittent - turns off after filling tank, back on around half tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-check-light-intermittent-turns-off-after-filling-tank-back-on-around-half-tank/106701)

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**Author:** [@manu1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manu1)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-check-light-intermittent-turns-off-after-filling-tank-back-on-around-half-tank/106701 "2022-03-10T00:14:33Z")

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I have 140K miles on Odyssey. Engine check light has acting … I fill the tank and it goes off. About half tank, it come back on. Sometime it will again go off before I fill it. I have changed fuel cap. The scan codes at …

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## [Dent in exhaust pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dent-in-exhaust-pipe/182864)

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**Author:** [@texaslonghorn3610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texaslonghorn3610)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dent-in-exhaust-pipe/182864 "2022-03-09T17:46:52Z")

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Hit some debris in the road while driving my 2020 Odyssey home from school drop off. Found these dents under the car when I got home. Safe to drive or do I need to head to a mechanic ASAP? My husband is traveling to a fu…

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## [Dealer-created Damage Reappears -- Need Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-created-damage-reappears-need-advice/180587)

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**Author:** [@thomaspratt01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomaspratt01)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-created-damage-reappears-need-advice/180587 "2021-11-11T05:02:41Z")

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This is a bit of a story, but I feel totally out of my depth and need advice, please. I drive a van adapted so I can drive from a wheelchair. Brand new, with all the modifications, these vehicles run around $60,000. Fi…

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