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Old 02-25-2004, 08:59 AM
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I have a 1993 Honda Civic DX model. 126k miles on it.

recently replaced distributor cap + rotor

check engine light now stays ON in the car and never goes away


does anyone know where to hook up the computer to diagnose?

One mechanic I took the car to said he could not find the plug where the computer connects to the car... ??

anyone know where that might be?
Old 02-25-2004, 09:07 AM
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Old 02-25-2004, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by pj93max
I have a 1993 Honda Civic DX model. 126k miles on it.

recently replaced distributor cap + rotor

check engine light now stays ON in the car and never goes away


does anyone know where to hook up the computer to diagnose?

One mechanic I took the car to said he could not find the plug where the computer connects to the car... ??

anyone know where that might be?
I wouldnt take it back to that mechanic...

Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
What he said.
Old 02-25-2004, 10:20 AM
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Thanks.. so looks like I don't need a special computer to check the codes...sweeet!

I did this type of self-check on my nissan maxima last year for transmission related issues.... and I knew there must be a way to check the code for FREE !

thanks guys!
Old 02-25-2004, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by pj93max
Thanks.. so looks like I don't need a special computer to check the codes...sweeet!

I did this type of self-check on my nissan maxima last year for transmission related issues.... and I knew there must be a way to check the code for FREE !

thanks guys!
All you need is a paper clip and a brain.
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
Add to favorites ---- done
Old 02-25-2004, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by pj93max
Thanks.. so looks like I don't need a special computer to check the codes...sweeet!

umm if you call a paper clip or a piece of wire a special tool then yea,..uhh,..a special tool is what you need
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Originally Posted by theguy386
Add to favorites ---- done
It's now part of the online resources sticky at the top ^
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I second the motion on not going back to that mechanic. Did you go to a Jiffy Lube or somthing?
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