Re: Ever Heard of This Before?
 

In article <r0knkv432s7r5mvr9t15glku0edea5hhrk@4ax.com>,
Steve Lee <hate@spam.com> wrote:

> I've posted about my pinging noise problem with my '03 Pilot here in
> here many times in the past and would like to thank all those who
> replies with their thoughts. Even though I haven't been able to get
> rid of the noise, I learned alot from your replies.
>
> But what I've noticed is that, when the fuel is relatively low, say
> with the guage reading about 1/4 or less, I noticed that my pinging
> noise gets louder than when the fuel tank is full. I've confirmed
> this with the last three fill-ups to make sure. Also, when the fuel
> is relatively low, the pinging noise sometimes even develops into a
> little crackle and I immediately let go of the gas from the noise
> startling me a little.
>
> As I've said in the past, the pinging noise isn't that loud at all,
> and you do have to listen for it. But it's definitely there.
>
> Have you guys ever heard of any noise issues being related to the gas
> tank being about 1/4 empty or less? Thanks to E. Meyer et. al, my
> window/door squeak/scrunch noise seems to be gone. Now, I just have
> this pinging noise to deal with and wanna get rid of it so badly.
>
> Any input or thoughts would be much appreciated.

Take it to the dealership for warranty repairs with less than 1/4 of a
tank of gas.