data link cable
Meber
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What the hell are you talking about?
There's a button under the dash, above your right leg. Stick your head under there and you'll see what I mean. Press button for like 5 seconds when the car is running and it'll clear. After 90,000 miles (I think) it just stays on, can't reset it. At that point, unplug the connector that plugs into that button.
Laptop?
There's a button under the dash, above your right leg. Stick your head under there and you'll see what I mean. Press button for like 5 seconds when the car is running and it'll clear. After 90,000 miles (I think) it just stays on, can't reset it. At that point, unplug the connector that plugs into that button.
Laptop?
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i assume he actually meant CEL, and not the maint req'd light.. anyhow, it'd help to know what car you're talking about. tho, if you want to clear the CEL, just reset your ECU; but you probably want to find out what set off your CEL if you haven't already.
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honda just released a new diagnostic tool called the h.d.s. its windows based. i can get a program through my work b/c im a honda tech. i just need to know if anyone knew where i could get a d.l.c. to hook a laptop to the connector in the car. doesnt matter what kind of honda they all have the same connectors. does that help any?
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If all you want to do is reset the CEL, you don't need a laptop.
Open your hood.
Open the fusebox cover next the battery.
Pull out the backup fuse (rated at 7.5a)
Wait at least 7 seconds
Put the fuse back in
Start up the car, and you may not see the CEL again. If you do, you have an ongoing problem.
Open your hood.
Open the fusebox cover next the battery.
Pull out the backup fuse (rated at 7.5a)
Wait at least 7 seconds
Put the fuse back in
Start up the car, and you may not see the CEL again. If you do, you have an ongoing problem.
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From: northern virginia
like i just told u. im a honda tech. i want to find the cable so i can use the laptop as my own personal h.d.s. and i wouldnt reset a d.t.c. by pulling a fuse anyway. that resets the whole e.c.u. rather just erase the code.
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Re: data link cable
Originally posted by btlefedgsr
does anyone know where i can find a cable to hook my notebook to my car to clear check engine lights? thanks
does anyone know where i can find a cable to hook my notebook to my car to clear check engine lights? thanks
Btw, since you work there why don't you just their diagnostic tool?