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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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at first i thought i just needed to change oil then reset the key thingy and everything will be okay, but after i drove it for a few days it came on again.

Can anyone help me or tell me what i need to do or fix?
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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I mean Check Engine Light.
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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hmmmmmm..... ......
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" blink! LIGHT "


maybe check ur engine



be more specific.
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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go to autozone, kragens, etc... and get the CEL checked out if you dont know how to do it yourself.
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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Check to see if your gas cap is on tight. If loose, that could trigger it.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 03:16 AM
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if you have a 6th gen accord check the code yourself.
http://www.honduh.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=107
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 04:17 AM
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You need to know what set off the light before you can fix it, make sure your gas cap is on good, and then read the code yourself, or have autozone do it.
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 12:46 AM
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Default O2 Sensor?

Depending on if you've replaced it yet, it could also be the O2 sensor... While you can't run a SCS diagnostic on your car without the hardware (and I doubt you have it...) here are the most common symptoms for your problem:

O2 sensor
VTEC Solenoid Valve / Pressure Switch (don't know what you're driving...)
Engine Coolant or Intake Air Temperature Sensors
Ignition Output Signal...

If you think you fixed the problem, reset your ECM... Just go to your front fuse box and pull the Backup / Radio fuse (should be 7.5A). Leave the fuse out for a good 30 seconds (Honda will tell you 10 seconds, but that depends on your electrical system), then pop the fuse back in...

Depending on the problem, it may or may not come back on... If it's the O2 sensor, it can take up to about 30 miles of driving for it to trip back on.

Best bet, though, is to reset your ECM and see if the light still engages. If it doesn't, congrats. If it does, take it to a service center and have them check out the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) to pinpoint the problem.

Good luck!
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 01:06 AM
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depending on how old you car is it may be time to replace the cat *meow*
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