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Honda Clarity Vlog – Tip#007: Check Engine Lights @ 11,000 miles – 12 Volt Reset!

Welcome Honda Clarity Tip and Vlog (RTwC) episode 007! I am at 11,053 miles and 7 months of ownership with my Honda Clarity PHEV. This morning I got Check Engine Light (CEL) and other systems sending alerts on my dash board. Brake system problem, Hill assist problem, Engine error, TMPS sensor problem and other issues popping up.
If this has happened to you leave a comment!

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I have full charge on my PHEV battery and a full tank of gas. The temperature was 74 degrees so it wasnt cold. I drove it around the block and the CEL light did not clear. So having to go to work, I opened the hood and disconnected the 12 volt battery for 5 minutes. With most cars this will reset or have the car’s computer clear some codes to recheck what was wrong. While under the hood, i checked the oil, brake, coolant, and windshield liquid levels. Everything was a good levels except the wind shield fluid (https://amzn.to/2K1tqvB ) which i added more. I closed the hood and drove the Honda Clarity around the block and the CEL lights cleared and never came back. UPDATE* It has not reappeared even after 200 miles of driving. If in doubt bring it to a Honda Dealer to check!

The Honda Clarity is a pretty great car with good designed an comfortable ride. I believe Honda programming my have its initial bugs as this was the first model year.
Among other things I will be driving her as a commuter care and a roadtrip car, as I got all weather mats for her ( https://amzn.to/2VIaxBh ) which were great with all the road trips!

Clarity Accessory List:
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DIY Cork Center mat: https://youtu.be/3jVy6ph6AZs
Honda OEM Center mat: https://amzn.to/2DVlKs0
Custom Clarity 3D All weather mats: https://amzn.to/2VIaxBh
Front and Rear Dual Dash Cam: https://amzn.to/32v3K0z
Cell phone holder : https://amzn.to/2O0hATF
Uniden Radar Detector: https://amzn.to/2CvlE94

I will be creating more vlogs and blogs about my experience with I prep and go on road trips with her. RoadTripping with Claire!

I hope you found this blog helpful. Please like and subscribe to the SterlingW youtube channel for more Honda Clarity DIY and Road Tripping with Claire stories. You can also follow my adventures on Instagram: Sterling.wong

This is how i do it for entertainment, do so at your own risk or bring it to  repair or professional. Thanks for watching.
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Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. This information is for entertainment only. Sterlingwong assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sterlingwong recommends safe practices when working with electronics, vehicles, and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sterlingwong.

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DIY: 2016-2019 Honda Civic Sport (2.0L) Engine Air Filter Check / Replace.

DIY: 2016-2019 Honda Civic Engine Air Filter Check / Replace.

This is just a simple how to video on checking and replacing the engine air filter from a 2016-2019 Honda CIvic 2.0L non-turbo engine. It takes only a couple of minutes when doing your weekly or monthly under the hood check up on your car. It can save you time from waiting and money from labor costs. You will need a 2016-2019 Honda Civic (2.0L) air filter ( https://amzn.to/34gfar4 ).

Back story: I drive about 2,000 miles or more a month if I go on road trips. Soon Honda service reminder A01 (oil and filter change and tire rotation) will alert. That’s a good time to check the how dirty your air filter is. So to help others I made a DIY video on how to open and check the air box filter of the 2019 Honda Civic (2.0L). 🙂

The air box is on the driver side and is held by two metal clips and two slide in plastic tabs. With the car off, open the hood , unlock the two metal clips, and wiggle and slide the top cover of the air box towards the engine to unhook the two plastic tabs. The Honda Civic 2.0L engine air filter part is Part # 17220-5BA-A00 ( Amazon: https://amzn.to/34gfar4 ).

I cleaned up the air box and picked off some leaves and bugs and replaced the filter back into the box and reversed the process to close up air box.

I hope this vlog helpful. Stay tuned for more Vlogs and DIY about my 2018 Honda Clarity, 2017 Chevy Volt, and 2019 Honda Civic Sport. Please subscribe to SterlingW youtube chanel and check out the Playlist devoted to my Honda Clarity DIY and Road Tripping with Claire stories. You can also follow my adventures on Instagram: Sterling.wong

This is how i do it for entertainment, do so at your own risk or bring it to repair or professional. Thanks for watching.

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Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. This information is for entertainment only. Sterlingwong assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sterlingwong recommends safe practices when working with electronics, vehicles, and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sterlingwong.

Thank you for visiting and supporting SterlingW Youtube Channel!
I enjoy providing interesting lifestyle, cars, how to, food, and shopping blog and vlogs!
My Youtube vlogs may have associated affiliate links to products that I may earn from qualifying purchases.
Or as Amazon puts it: “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” This helps support my channel and content creation.
Thank you for your support!

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EASY DIY: Replacing Honda Fender Liner Clips! 7.4 mm Nylon Rivets Needed!

My 2007 Honda Accord fender liners falling off and were making a gap.
It was missing 8 fender liner clips. I wanted to fix this before the liners fall off.My Youtube vlogs may have associated affiliate links to products that I may earn from qualifying purchases.

Not sure if they were missing when I bought the car, but I went ahead and ordered a box of assorted nylon push fasteners and rivets: https://amzn.to/2H1KDUz – they were about $17 dollars or so a whole box of push rivets and it came with trim tools. These were not Honda nylon rivets, as OEM has metal elements in the rivets. They seem a bit fragile but should work. I don’t know if they will last. I needed 7.5 mm rivets for the fender liner. The package had 20 of them. It would have cost about $2 or per rivet at the dealer… 🙁
It only took about 6 minutes but it beats the liner falling off on the road!

For my 2007 Honda Accord, I don’t drive it as much due to my other hybrid vehicles. I keep the battery charged and maintained with a Battery Tender 3 amp ( https://amzn.to/2Lp1CUZ ). I charge it every month, as I want to keep the 12 volt battery from dying.

Please subscribe to SterlingW youtube chanel and check out the Playlist devoted to my DIYs and Road Tripping with Claire (Honda Clarity) stories. You can also follow my adventures on Instagram: Sterling.wong

This is how i do it for entertainment, do so at your own risk or bring it to repair or professional. Thanks for watching.

Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. This information is for entertainment only. Sterlingwong assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sterlingwong recommends safe practices when working with electronics, vehicles, and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sterlingwong.

Thank you for visiting and supporting SterlingW Youtube Channel!
I enjoy providing interesting lifestyle, cars, how to, food, and shopping blog and vlogs!
My Youtube vlogs may have associated affiliate links to products that I may earn from qualifying purchases.
Or as Amazon puts it: “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” This helps support my channel and content creation.
Thank you for your support!

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/sterling2play

Join me on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TFuoiaWgvc4

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