The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle.
Generally, a check engine light is lit when there is a problem in the emissions or somthing that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions.
If the check engine light is flashing a misfire has been detected
No
Yes , the 3.2 liter V6 engine in a 1997 Honda Passport ( IS an interference engine )
An interference engine ( according to the Gates website the 3.2 liter V6 in a 2001 Honda Passport is an interference engine )
Disconnect the negative battery cable for a couple of minutes, then reconnect. The CHECK ENGINE light should disappear if everything is okay.
It depends on what type of engine and transmission the Passport has.
The whole car was made by Isuzu, including the engine.
No this V6 is not an interference engine. However the cam belt should be replaced at 75,000 miles. Reason being is that the 1998 Honda Passport is nothing more than a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo, and was not built by Honda and does not have a Honda engine. It has an Izuzu engine.
check valve train it can be loose or tooo tight
The thermostat is located in the housing on the engine side of the upper radiator hose on a Honda Passport 3.2 engine. You will have to take the air filter tubing off to get to it.
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On a 1996 Honda Passport, the engine oil dipstick is located on the driver's side of the engine bay. It is typically towards the back of the engine, near the firewall. The dipstick has a brightly colored handle, usually yellow or orange, making it easy to identify. To check the oil level, simply pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, reinsert it, and then remove it again to check the oil level.
The Honda Passport's 3.2-liter engine was developed by Honda itself. It is part of the company's line of V6 engines, specifically the J-series engines, which were designed for various Honda and Acura models. The 3.2-liter variant was used in the first-generation Passport, which was produced from 1993 to 1997. Honda's engineering team focused on creating a reliable and efficient engine for this SUV.