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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.
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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!

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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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DIY | REVIEW: How to Install Digital TPMS Gauge and Sensors to my Honda! Accord and Clarity!

Quick DIY and Review video on installing a Digital Tire Pressure Monitoring System on my Honda Clarity and Accord. I bought one online ( https://amzn.to/2ncBVf6 ) for about $30 and it took longer to make this video than to install these Tire Pressure Monitoring System. This would be good for tow trailers or campers tires to quickly check tire pressure. Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

My new 2018 Honda Clarity and 2007 Honda Accord does not have a TPMS system that tells tire pressure and temperature of the tires. My 2007 Accord simply didnt have TPMS . My 2018 Honda Clarity on checks tire rotation to determine if the diameter is smaller to indicate over or under inflation of the tires. I loved my Chevy Volt which has individual meters for each tire. Individual guage allowed me to monitor status and if I had a air leak. Good for finding a tire leak before a flat tire.

The kit is solar powered with a battery and a USB input for 5 volt power. This makes it convenient to be wire free when i put it on my dash. In order to keep the unit from flying off my dash board, I added Scotch double sided tape ( https://amzn.to/2pCOvFr ) on the bottom of the TPMS unit and added anti-slip shelving mat foam ( https://amzn.to/2nULpfs ) . You could have just used a cell phone anti-slip mat ( https://amzn.to/2n7sZre ) .

I charged the kit in a USB charger for 2 hours before installing kit. The kit was already calibrated for all four tires of the car: Front Right, Front Left, Rear Right, Rear Left. You just need add the locking nut onto the tire nipple, then add the sensor to the corresponding tire location. Use the provided mini spanner / wrench to tighten the nuts against the TPMS sensor. You are able to set the high and low pressure alarm and units settings such as PSI vs BAR or F vs C. In a few minutes the main controller receives tire data from the individual tires.

I tested the tire pressure against my digital tire pressure gauge (https://amzn.to/2naQQGH ) and fount it accurate.

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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

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