Roy wrote:

> SoCalMike <mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<Kn4bd.381596$Fg5.263670@attbi_s53>...
>
>>Jason wrote:
>>
>>>Hi!
>>>
>>>Just wanted some tip on my Honda Civic. I got a Civic Hatchback 98 DX, this
>>>morning the "Check Engine" light came on and afterwards their was a bad
>>>smell of 'eggs' that came from the vents.... Does anyone have any ideas on
>>>the problem(s)??
>>>
>>
>>with a $99 code scanner and a helm manual you can diagnose just about
>>anything.
>
>
> Last time the "Check Engine" light came on in our 96 Civic it was a
> bad oxygen sensor. Might be worth checking with the dealer, as Honda
> issued an extended emissions warranty on 95-99 (I think) Civics -- 14
> yr 140k miles.

but the O2 sensor isnt covered... its a "wear item" like the spark plugs.

my $99 code scanner told me which one, and why it was bad (heater
circuit malfunction)

the helm told me how to check and what the ohm values should be.