disconnecting the battery will not clear codes on obd2 vehicles. check to
see if your gas cap is on tight. it might be a simple evap leak code.
"Sebastian" <sstula@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On two occasions now the check engine light has come on in my 2002
> Civic EX under the same conditions.
>
> The car was left in the driveway for a few days and then driven into
> the garage for a total travel distance of 7m (23ft). On the following
> start-up the check engine light comes on.
>
> I've reset the light both times by disconnecting the battery but I'm
> wondering what may be causing the light to come on. I know from
> experience that the previous generation Civic has a known problem with
> not wanting to start after short distance drives on a cold engine and
> I'm wondering if this generation may be a related problem.
>
> Any advice is appreciated