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    Check engine light frustration

    After cleaning the EGR runners, changing the oil, changing manual tranny oil, fuel filter, cleaning IACV, cleaning thottle body, new o2 sensor, plugs, wires, cap, rotors, ignition coil, new air filter, new exhaust, radiator flush, new thermostat and still can not get rid of the dreaded "check engine light". After I did all of this I even reset the computer, and it still comes on after driving for like 2 minutes. The actual question I had was could my broken speed sensor set off my CEL light since my speedometer and odometer dont work? If not, any suggestions on what it might be? Thanks alot...

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    dawg.. dont worry bout it.. it's saying to check ur engine cuz that bitch is cleannnn lol
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      #3
      The actual question I had was could my broken speed sensor set off my CEL light since my speedometer and odometer dont work?
      THATS WHY IT CAME ON!!!!! ....i hope u didnt do all that because of the Check Engine Light.
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        #4
        thanks

        so the speed sensor is the cause of it? Good to know.....and by the way I just did all that cause the car was a POS...lol....

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          #5
          Note to self: Pull engine code before I waste all this time and money on something that doesn't even relate to the particular problem.

          This is a prime example why we stress to our customers at work about not messing with their vehicles if they have no clue wtf they are doing...

          Pull the code, fix whats wrong. Just cause the speedo isn't working doesn't mean thats the only code its throwing...

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            #6
            i dont pay mind to the engine light, i just make sure the important stuff is taken care off. I had the check engine light on my old cb7 and now i have it on my new one!

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              #7
              Originally posted by street_beauty90
              i dont pay mind to the engine light, i just make sure the important stuff is taken care off. I had the check engine light on my old cb7 and now i have it on my new one!
              worst_advice_ever


              it takes 2 seconds to pull the CEL code. the car is telling you exactly whats wrong with it... dont take it lightly


              - 1993 Accord LX - White sedan (sold)
              - 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (wrecked)
              - 1991 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
              - 1990 Accord EX - Grey sedan (sold)
              - 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
              - 1992 Accord EX - White coupe (sold)
              - 1993 Accord EX - Grey coupe (stolen)
              - 1993 Accord SE - Gold coupe (sold)
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              - 2004 Chevrolet Express AWD - Camper conversion

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                #8
                Originally posted by cp[mike]
                worst_advice_ever


                it takes 2 seconds to pull the CEL code. the car is telling you exactly whats wrong with it... dont take it lightly
                2 seconds
                Really?? How do i go about this then bro??? Is there a link you can throw to me here???

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Djmoua
                  2 seconds
                  Really?? How do i go about this then bro??? Is there a link you can throw to me here???
                  Theres a little jumper plug on the passenger side by the glove box, you take a piece of plain wire and strip the insulation on both ends then put both ends of the wire into the jumper...

                  Once you've done that turn your key on but don't start thr car and the CEL will start to blink, count the blinks pay attention to the blinks as well because some are short blinks and some are longer.

                  Count them and let me know what you got, i just so happen to own and sell automotive diagnostic and repair software (Mitchell1)
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                    yes it doesnt take long. One long = 10 and the short = 1. Check engine lights are there for a reason not to be ignored. Do not listen to anyone that says to ignore check engine light. Its there for a reason.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by civicboisi
                      Note to self: Pull engine code before I waste all this time and money on something that doesn't even relate to the particular problem.

                      This is a prime example why we stress to our customers at work about not messing with their vehicles if they have no clue wtf they are doing...

                      Pull the code, fix whats wrong. Just cause the speedo isn't working doesn't mean thats the only code its throwing...
                      x2....other things could be wrong too besides the vss..always double check!
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                        #12
                        Thanks guys....never bothered to pull the code cause I never knew how to in this car(only had it 2 months or so). I've done it in my truck but it had one of those nice little plug in things under the drivers side dash. So just take a paper clip, unfold it, stick an end in each wire, turn the key and watch the blinks? Sounds simple enough, Ill give it a try this weekend since high school takes up all my f*cking time

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Raceboy
                          Theres a little jumper plug on the passenger side by the glove box, you take a piece of plain wire and strip the insulation on both ends then put both ends of the wire into the jumper...

                          Once you've done that turn your key on but don't start thr car and the CEL will start to blink, count the blinks pay attention to the blinks as well because some are short blinks and some are longer.

                          Count them and let me know what you got, i just so happen to own and sell automotive diagnostic and repair software (Mitchell1)

                          Or you could use a paperclip..but heres the question...on my man's ...I think umm..his first tan Cb7 and his tan Auto Ex he had..CEL light was on...and there was NO JUMPER PLUG ...me and him both looked for it...took off the passenger side kick panel..took a flashlight..and no jumper plug

                          both were 90 cb7s...and also..on mine..NO JUMPER..I wonder if honda didn't include jumper plugs until 91-93??

                          all I know is..he was PISSED...that he couldn't figure out whats going on with those cb7s and mine as well!

                          we are both puzzled!

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by MY_1st_90CB7
                            Or you could use a paperclip..but heres the question...on my man's ...I think umm..his first tan Cb7 and his tan Auto Ex he had..CEL light was on...and there was NO JUMPER PLUG ...me and him both looked for it...took off the passenger side kick panel..took a flashlight..and no jumper plug

                            both were 90 cb7s...and also..on mine..NO JUMPER..I wonder if honda didn't include jumper plugs until 91-93??

                            all I know is..he was PISSED...that he couldn't figure out whats going on with those cb7s and mine as well!

                            we are both puzzled!
                            I have a 90 EX-R, it has a jumper plug, even though it doesn't seem to work as my light is constantly on and i get no code, but then again you might be right with this and i'm shorting out a plug I shouldn't be, lol (HMM maybe i'm causing this stupid CEL to come on)


                            Originally posted by cp[mike]
                            the joys of digging into an old car, its like christmas every time you try to fix something. "woohoo!! more rust and broken parts! sweet!!!"

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by MY_1st_90CB7
                              both were 90 cb7s...and also..on mine..NO JUMPER..I wonder if honda didn't include jumper plugs until 91-93??
                              they all have it, if you have never used it sometimes it is taped to the wire loom up behind the right side of the glove box, it should be a small blue plug
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                              Originally posted by chillin943
                              anyone kno if i can just make a hot wire for v-tec off the horn??
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