DC5r - Engine Light on but nothing wrong with engine ?

Hi all,

I've got an issue that kinda came just recently..

I had my car fixed up due to gearbox/transmission issues however ever since I got it back the engine light has started to switch on.

Before I took the car to the mechs this never happened, but now when the car is running usual the light turns on ?

Would this be something wrong with the wiring/sensors or is there something wrong with the engine (which I highly doubt) ?

Get the check engine light (CEL) code read and it will tell you exactly what the problem is.

CEL code ? Uhm.. how ?

I was thinking of getting it serviced to have them double check everything =\

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Originally Posted by WuackR

CEL code ? Uhm.. how ?

I was thinking of getting it serviced to have them double check everything =\

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Servicing won't solve the problem. Get your mechanic to read the CEL code. They do this using an OBD2 reader device. That will give you a CEL code and you can cross reference it to the problem here: http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=978933

That tells you exactly what is causing the engine light to come on, so that you can get the mechanic to check on that part to see if it has been left unplugged or if it is faulty.

^ but that will cost you.

75.00 per scan at most mech's, just to SEE what the issue is, without doing anything about it. I guess the scanning machine costs a lot of money, so they pass that on to you.

do THIS:
http://www.k-series.com/tech_document.php?id=37

It takes the better part of 10 seconds, will tell you what is wrong, and is free (except for the paper clip)

Follow the photo, including which way the port sits, and you're set.

Too easy.

Usually after transmission work, it is an Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor at fault.

My sisters ABS light is hard on in the EK Civic. Just wanting to know, so once you have fixed the issue, will the CEL/ABS light turn off? Or do you need to get the ECU's memory cleared? Or will disconnecting the ECU, or unplugging the Battery be a sufficent way of resetting the ECU?

If you pop out the fuse in the engine bay fuse box for the ecu (there is a picture on the lid that looks like a check engine light)

Wait 10 seconds, back in.

It will clear the codes, however if the problem remains, it will come back on in a minute!

Sweet. I'll see if I can get it checked myself, if not I'll just take it to Hanny's and let them do it..

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Originally Posted by GEG

^ but that will cost you.

75.00 per scan at most mech's, just to SEE what the issue is, without doing anything about it. I guess the scanning machine costs a lot of money, so they pass that on to you.

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Depends on the mech. If it is the mech that he used to repair his transmission, then he should ask them to read it for free. It doesn't cost a lot of money. You can get an OBDII scanner for $80 shipped on ebay from an Aussie seller. Example

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Originally Posted by GEG

do THIS:
http://www.k-series.com/tech_document.php?id=37

It takes the better part of 10 seconds, will tell you what is wrong, and is free (except for the paper clip)

Follow the photo, including which way the port sits, and you're set.

Too easy.

Usually after transmission work, it is an Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor at fault.

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Good info there. :thumbsup:

Thanks Aaronng ! Do you know if these are sold at Supercheap/Autobarn or anything like that ??

Im thinking i might have trouble doing it myself. lol =\

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Originally Posted by WuackR

Thanks Aaronng ! Do you know if these are sold at Supercheap/Autobarn or anything like that ??

Im thinking i might have trouble doing it myself. lol =\

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Maybe, maybe not. Go and check I reckon. But that paper clip trick is good too. Only costs you a paper clip if you stick it in the correct holes.

Alrighty..

Ill have it checked when I get home and come back if I have stuffed up or anything =P

Thanks again !