Q: Check Engine Light
I own a 06 Honda Pilot with only 104K miles on it. Lately, the Check Engine Light comes on, but after about a day or 2, the light goes away. Then the next week or 2 it will come back on. I had O'Reillys check it and it comes up an ECM and PCM error, and all cylynders are misfiring. I had installed aftermarket LED lights previously without installing load resistors. Then I removed all LEDs completely. It idles and runs fine without problem when the light comes on. It has regular oil changes done regularly and is up to date on maitenence.
My car has 104000 miles.
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