2 Quick questions.

#1 - If the O2 sensor on the manifold is bent, would it still work properly? mine is bent slightly, looks like it's prolly fubar. This is on a 96 Civic DX, all stock.

#2 - Is there a way to get the codes off the comptuer w/out buying a $500-2000 diagnostic code reader?

Car had a run in with the back of a chevy blazer. The civic lost. was my fault. sh!t happens. at least the airbags didn't deploy! anyway, now have to replace the hood, radiator stay, both headlights, the coolant resivour tank, something in the AC is blown too cause it hissed out all the refrigerant Fenders are salvagable. not bad at all. Just a little ding in each. The bumper cover could be fixed, could also be replaced. Only aftermarket parts it looks like i'll put on is the headlights, cause OEM are damn expensive. Been searching ebay for a lot of stuff. Also called the local auto parts store and they can get a primed OEM hood for $130. Not bad! Buddy who works at a shop is gonna do some price searching for me tomorrow, cause he can get stuff well below retail cost. Anyway, if anyone knows the answers to the 2 questions at the beginning of my post, let me know. Thanks!