Searching Problems in Hondapilot.org - Honda Pilot

phil_in_nc · 06-25-2008, 01:21 PM

Hey all... I just got a Pilot and I have already used the forums extensively to learn about my car... I am having problems searching the forums though...

Here is an example: I search for oil filter and six threads show up in the results (none of which have oil filter in the thread title)... Then I search for just "filter", 41 threads come up, including one with the string "oil filter" in the title!!

What am I doing wrong?? This has happened more than once with different topics. I tried doing the advanced search, searching with AND between the two words, and searching in quotes, and it still doesn't make a difference.

Thanks for any help.

krygny · 06-25-2008, 01:34 PM

It's not you. Well, it might be you but it's not just you.

Welcome to the forum, congrats and good luck with your new Pilot.

Yes, the search function sucks. You can't do any kind of advanced search (Boolean, regular expressions, etc.) and I think the field is limited to 25 characters.

Use Google (and this can be used for any public website). Just go to Google and enter:

site:hondapilot.org search_term

phil_in_nc · 06-25-2008, 02:02 PM

Thanks krygny.... I'm glad it's not me... (I hope!!)

I tried the search function through yahoo and it worked great!!!

Thanks again.

robrecht · 06-25-2008, 08:06 PM

Advanced search function used to work great but it was never fixed after the last server crash. Oh yeah, welcome!

06-25-2008, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
phil_in_nc Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Searching Problems in Hondapilot.org Hey all... I just got a Pilot and I have already used the forums extensively to learn about my car... I am having problems searching the forums though... Here is an example: I search for oil filter and six threads show up in the results (none of which have oil filter in the thread title)... Then I search for just "filter", 41 threads come up, including one with the string "oil filter" in the title!! What am I doing wrong?? This has happened more than once with different topics. I tried doing the advanced search, searching with AND between the two words, and searching in quotes, and it still doesn't make a difference. Thanks for any help.

06-25-2008, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,829 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's not you. Well, it might be you but it's not just you. Welcome to the forum, congrats and good luck with your new Pilot. Yes, the search function sucks. You can't do any kind of advanced search (Boolean, regular expressions, etc.) and I think the field is limited to 25 characters. Use Google (and this can be used for any public website). Just go to Google and enter: site:hondapilot.org search_term __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

06-25-2008, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
robrecht Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Amwell, New Jersey Posts: 4,139 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Advanced search function used to work great but it was never fixed after the last server crash. Oh yeah, welcome! __________________ Thanks, Robrecht! Charcoalishlygreenishbluishyrealpink&tealfleck metallic EXL-RES with Rumble Seat, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Garnish (of course!), and Merrywang Transport Netting. And an RX-8 or Miata for my twice daily hill climb.

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06-25-2008, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
phil_in_nc Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks krygny.... I'm glad it's not me... (I hope!!) I tried the search function through yahoo and it worked great!!! Thanks again.

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