-full disclosure- newbie here, searched all the threads gotten some great info. Thanks!!! I have an issue that is a combination of a few threads and would greatly appreciate some consolidated advice, so please show mercy.
I purchased a '02 P5 57k auto Black Mica last friday from a Honda dealership.
It had a CEL when I test drove it which I was assured would be remedied before I picked it up. They thought it was spark plugs so they replaced. I also got them to ditch the dunlop sp sport 195/50/16. They put a new set of Goodyear 205/55/16.
so three days later i get the CEL again along with a power loss on the interstate. Brought it back to the dealership, to their credit, they gave me a free loner and sent my car to a mazda dealership. All costs of this repair will be coverd by the honda dealership.
so now here's my question, mazda is saying it's a fuel pump issue so dealership is going to replace, but of course Mazda can't say 100% it's causing the CEL. After looking through all of the threads here, i was certain my problem was the EGR valve. My symptoms - CEL, sometimes low-idle/died once at a stoplight, and in the two days i got to drive it, seemingly poor mpg. Mazda checked EGR, said it was fine.
so, with new plugs and fuel pump, if i get the CEL again what should my next move be? Have the EGR replace anyway? I'll have to pay for anything after this. Advice is much appreciated.
and by the way, I LOVE the car. I've wanted one for sometime now. I hope I can get this sorted out.
