2008 HONDA ODYSSEY engine

The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on f ire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables.Keep the engine well maintained.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
The three way catalytic converters
contain precious metals that serve as
catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converters are ref erred
to as three-way catalysts, since they
act on HC, CO, and NOx.
Replacement units must be original
Honda parts or their equivalent.
A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
f ormance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef f ective.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Technical Inf ormation
497
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERSTHREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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If you take your vehicle f or an
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F (4° and 35°C). Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, let the engine idle f or 20
seconds.
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
T esting of Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting
498
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Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
f or at least 20 minutes. Drive on
the highway in D (A/T). Do not
use the cruise control. When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
7.
8.
9.
Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
499
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online atCovers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
(U.S. only)
Authorized Manuals
505
Publication Form Number
61SHJ03
61SHJ02EL
61SHJ40
31SHJ630
31SHJ810
31SHJM30 31SHJQ30 HON-R Form Description
2007-08 Honda Odyssey Service Manual 2005-08 Honda Odyssey
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2005 Model Series Honda Odyssey Body Repair Manual
2008 Honda Odyssey Owner’s Manual 2008 Honda Odyssey
Navigation System Manual 2008 Honda Odyssey
Honda Service History
2008 Honda Odyssey Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and Model Desired
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CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .368
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .144
.............
Accessory Power Socket .203
...........................
AC Power Outlet .203
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .419
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 25
..............
Air Conditioning System .210
.....................
Rear A/C Control .216
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 213, 220
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .443
......................................
Antif reeze .424
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .69, 384
...................................
Operation .384
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 284
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .144
........................................
Armrests .171
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 282
................................
Audio System .221
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 138.............
Automatic Speed Control . 319
..............
Automatic Transmission . 378
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .486
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 425
.......................................
Shif ting .378
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .378
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 379
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 381
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .283
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .67, 471
............................
Jump Starting .467
..............................
Maintenance .450
............................
Specif ications .487
..............................
Bef ore Driving .359
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,21
.........................
Beverage Holders .195
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 325
..................................
Booster Seats .57
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 384 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 360
............
Bulb Replacement . 433, 435
...........................................
Fluid .427
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 383
.......................................
Parking .192
.................
System Indicator . 69, 473
.............................
Braking System .383
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 360
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .139
......................
Brights, Headlights .136
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .434
..............................
Brake Lights .433
................
Front Parking Lights . 431
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 431
...........
Front Turn Signal Light . 430
.................................
Headlights .429
.........................
Rear Bulbs .433, 434
............
Rear Turn Signal Light . 433
............................
Specif ications .487
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .429
Index
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B
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 64
..............
Daytime Running Lights .138
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .73
.................................
Dead Battery .467
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 504
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 140
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 214
....................................
Dimensions .486
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 136
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 425
..................................
Engine Oil .363
........................
Directional Signals .136
................................
Cancel Button .321
............................
Capacities Chart .486
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
..........................
Cargo Area Light .207
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .370
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .272
..........................
CD Changer .244, 263
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 271
.......................................
CD Player .226
...............................
Center Pocket .202
...................................
Center Tray .195
........................
Certif ication Label .484
.................................
Chains, Tires .447
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .420
......................................
When to .407
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .458
...
Charging System Indicator . 67, 471
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 376
................
Childproof Door Locks . 157
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
..............................
Booster Seats .57 ...................................
Child Seats .46
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 41
..........................................
Inf ants .43
..........................
Larger Children .47
.........................................
LATCH .48
......................
Risks with Airbags .39
.............................
Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .53
........
Where Should A Child Sit? . 39
.......................................
Child Seats .43
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 48
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 54
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .436
...............
Climate Control System . 215
..............................................
Clock .281
.....................
Code, Audio System .284
........................
CO in the Exhaust .495
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 377
......................
Compact Spare Tire .457
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 502
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 63
....................
Conversation Mirror .198
Coolant ........................................
Adding .422
....................................
Checking .364 .........................
Proper Solution .422
...................
Temperature Gauge . 77
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .495
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 75
............
Cruise Control Operation . 319
...................................
Cup Holders .195
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 502
Index
C
D
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Economy, Fuel .365 ..................................
Emergencies .453
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 467
...........
Brake System Indicator . 473
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 458
.....
Charging System Indicator . 471
..................
Checking the Fuses . 475
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 449
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 140
............................
Jump Starting .467
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 471
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
..................
Overheated Engine . 469
.......................................
Towing .480
.........................
Emergency Brake .192
....................
Emergency Flashers .140
......................
Emergency Towing .480
.......................
Emissions Controls .495
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 498
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 380
.........................
If It Won’t Start .465
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .67, 472
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 67, 471
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 418...............................
Overheating .469
............................
Specif ications .486
.......................................
Starting .377
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 495
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .60
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .496
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .211
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .209
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 361
Filters ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 436
...............................................
Oil .420
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 140
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 458
.............................
Floor Mats .176, 436
.......................
Floor Storage Area .200
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators .383
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .421
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ...............................
unlocking .152
............
Locking and Unlocking . 151
..................
Lockout Prevention . 151
..............
Manual Sliding Doors . 161
........................
Open monitor .75, 91
....................
Power Door Locks . 151
.................
Power Sliding Doors . 161
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 488
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .375
....................................
Economy .365
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 436
....................
DVD Error Message .314
...................................
DVD Player .285
Index
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .429
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 325
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .140
.....................................
Headlights .136
........................................
Aiming .429 ............
Automatic Lighting Off . 138
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 138
..................
High Beam Indicator . 73
.......................
Reminder Chime .136
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 429
.................................
Turning on .136
...................................
Headphones .315
............................
Head Restraints .171
...............................
Heated Mirror .192
...................................
Heater, Seat .183
.....................
Heating and Cooling .210
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 377
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 135
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .322
.......................
Hood, Opening the .362
...........................................
Horn .4,133
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 484
Ignition ............................................
Keys .142
.........................................
Switch .144
............
Timing Control System . 496
......................
Immobilizer System .143
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 425
..........................................
Brake .427
..........................
Power Steering .428
................
Windshield Washers . 424
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .275
........
Folding the Third Row Seat . 181
........................
Four-way Flashers .140
..............................
Front Airbags .9, 25
......................................
Front Seat .168
...................
Adjusting . 168, 169, 170
.......................................
Heaters .183
.....................................
Airbags .9, 25
.................................................
Fuel .360
......................
Fill Door and Cap .361
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement . 360
....................................
Ref ueling .361
........................
Reserve Indicator .74
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .475
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 366.........................................
Gasoline .360
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 74
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement . 360
....................................
Ref ueling .361
................
Gas Station Procedures . 361
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
...............................................
Fuel .77
...............................
Speedometer .77
.................................
Tachometer .77
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
...................................
Glove Boxes .201
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
Index
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