I have a 1999 Honda Odyssey EX minivan. The EGR has put up an "Insufficient Flow" code at 27000 miles and now at 37700 miles. Honda fixed it under warranty at 27000 miles. At 37700 miles I had my local mechanic scan the computer and found the "Insufficient EGR flow" code again. He reset the computer and suggested driving the car for a few days to see if it recurred. Three days later the "check engine" light came on again. This required replacing the EGR for $228. The scan cost $35. My mechanic said that the code might recur and if it did that would require removing the intake manifold and cleaning the ports. At this point I discovered the NHTSA web site which said there was a Technical Service Bulletin on this problem. It is TSB 161000, sequence 157 dated 10/00, NHTSA # SB 615781. Three days later the "Check engine" light came on again. I took the car to Honda and they removed the intake manifold and cleaned the ports for $152. I asked about this service bulletin. They denied such a bulletin existed. I called American Honda Headquarters and asked about the TSB. They denied it existed. I went to the NHTSA web site and requested a copy of the TSB. NHTSA will only provide the copy if you agree in advance to pay an open-ended fee based upon a schedule of $25-$35 per hour for their search. I looked in ALLDATA for the TSB, but when you enter information for Honda you get a notice saying they have been requested by Honda to NOT provide Hondas TSB's on their service. They advise you to complain to Honda.
I'm frustrated not to mention stone-walled. I'm not sure this TSB applies to my car VIN 2HKRL1857XH509987. I have the 3.5L VTech engine.
I would very much appreciate any advice anyone can give me on how to get a copy of this TSB. I'd settle for knowing if the TSB covered the problem i'm having and if it applies to my VIN.
Sorry to go on and on but I needed to paint the whole picture
I'm frustrated not to mention stone-walled. I'm not sure this TSB applies to my car VIN 2HKRL1857XH509987. I have the 3.5L VTech engine.
I would very much appreciate any advice anyone can give me on how to get a copy of this TSB. I'd settle for knowing if the TSB covered the problem i'm having and if it applies to my VIN.
Sorry to go on and on but I needed to paint the whole picture