Metal Shavings & Warning Lights: Honda Legend Crisis

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The oil warning light and cluster warnings were exactly what I experienced. Initially thought it was something major, but turned out the oil level sensor cable connection was defective. The metal shavings in your oil are concerning though, that's definitely not something to ignore as it could indicate internal engine wear. When I took mine to the garage, they first diagnosed the sensor connection, cleaned the connector pins, and replaced the wiring harness near the sensor. They also did a thorough oil analysis because of my warning lights. Honestly, with metal shavings present, you should get this checked ASAP, it's potentially more serious than just a sensor issue like I had. If you're not comfortable with your previous mechanic, look for a certified Honda technician who specializes in hybrids. This isn't something you want to leave unattended, especially given your mileage. Just my two cents based on what I went through. The sensor repair itself wasn't a big deal, but the metal shavings in your case make it a different story.

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful info about the sensor connection. I went ahead and had it checked last week, they did find a faulty wiring harness like in your case. Just curious, do you remember roughly how much the sensor and harness repair set you back? Also, have you had any warning lights pop up since they fixed it? Trying to figure out if I should expect any more issues down the road with this.

Hey again! Good to hear you got it checked! Yeah, my sensor issue was completely resolved after the repair. The faulty oil level sensor signal hasn't come back since, it's been working perfectly. I paid 165€ for the whole fix, which included checking the connection and replacing the faulty wiring harness. Pretty straightforward job, really. Haven't seen a single warning light since then, and it's been several months now. The mechanic did a thorough job with the wiring connection, and everything's been running smoothly. Honestly, once they fix these sensor issues properly, they tend to stay fixed. Just keep an eye on your oil levels as usual, but you shouldn't expect any more trouble with the warning lights. These sensor glitches can be annoying, but they're usually a one-and-done fix when handled correctly. Let me know if anything else comes up, always happy to share what I learned from my experience!

Thanks so much for all that info! Just wanted to update everyone on what happened with my Honda. Finally took it to a new mechanic who really knew their stuff. The repair cost me a bit more, around 220€ total, but they did a super thorough job. Turns out, besides the wiring harness issue, they also found some wear in the sensor housing that needed fixing. They cleaned everything up, replaced the parts, and even did a complimentary oil analysis to make sure there weren't any bigger problems lurking. Been about two weeks now, and everything's running perfectly, no more warning lights or scary metal bits in the oil! Such a relief to have this sorted. Definitely learned my lesson about not putting off these warning signals. Really appreciate everyone's help and advice here. Found myself a reliable mechanic in the process too, so that's a bonus! Guess sometimes you need a bad experience to find the good ones.