Honda Car Forum

Swinton - Car Insurance

Go Back   Honda Car Forum - Accord Parts Civic Tuning Acura Racing > Discussion > Honda Technical
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Honda Parts Search  


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 18 Sep 2007, 04:32 pm
Air Force 1_s Air Force 1_s is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 4
Default 96 civic cx check engine light problem?

ever since i got my car, the check engien light comes on. and i put in the obd2 so i can chekc what was the problem and it said it was the o2 sensor, n i click on "clear" and it didnt want to clear it. the check engine light just kept on comin on. what is the problem? it was in an accident before n it only messed up a little of the right front end of it. i dont think the o2 sensor came up just cause of that
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 18 Sep 2007, 04:36 pm
gregthomasparke gregthomasparke is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 29
Default

The O2 sensor is very delicate, and a minor accident can cause vibrations that can damage the element causing a code. it may also be in the wiring, there are many possibilties of what it could be, but to find out for sure, take it to a mechanic and have it diagnosed professionally
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 18 Sep 2007, 04:40 pm
dodge man dodge man is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 272
Default

i own a repair shop,and the 0-2 sensor is real easy to get damaged,,on any car,,there like a spark plug they can break real easy,this may need to be replaced on it ,if the sensor is bad the obd wont clear it off and keep it off,it will come back on,until the sensor is replaced,on it,,good luck,i hope this help,s.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 18 Sep 2007, 04:43 pm
wulforegon7 wulforegon7 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1
Default

I had the same problem with the Toyota Camry, seeing that orange check engine light for 5 years even though the engine ran fine all these years. Eventually I did replace the O2 sensor near the exhaust manifold and the check engine light went away. The check engine light is still off over a year now.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 18 Sep 2007, 04:46 pm
steven s steven s is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 261
Default

if its a po135 like im expecting replace your o2 sensor in your exhaust manifold...the bosh units from autozone dont work...i didnt belive that until i worked for honda and seen it first hand more times than i can count
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 18 Sep 2007, 04:48 pm
Cantor13 Cantor13 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1
Default

it wont pass inspection if you bring it in to shop, grab your ankles and take in to dealer and be prepared to spend 300-400 dollars for repair of o2 sensor.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 18 Sep 2007, 04:54 pm
eg_303 eg_303 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 166
Default

Run your diagnostics and post the code for us. Go to the passenger under the dash there should be this blue plug run a jumper wire and turn the key to the on position and read the blinkslong pause blinks=10flashing blinks =1
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 18 Sep 2007, 05:00 pm
Autoinspector Autoinspector is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 93
Default

Which O2 sensor? There are two, and each has a dedicated code. If it's the lower one - remove the heat shield from the exhaust manifold, and check the casting for cracks. If not found - replace the sensor. For the upper sensor code, just replace the sensor.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
98 Accord check engine light problem gvkp Honda 3 0 13 Mar 2006 06:31 pm
98 civic check engine light Michael Gazer Honda 3 7 13 Jun 2005 05:52 pm
98 civic check engine light Michael Gazer Honda 2 2 13 Jun 2005 02:06 pm
99 Civic Check Engine Light disallow Honda 3 19 15 Feb 2005 12:41 pm
Check engine light (94 civic) John Honda 2 5 03 Aug 2004 12:13 am


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:49 pm.


Attribution:
Honda News | Autoblog
Powered by Yahoo Answers




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.0.0 © 2007, Crawlability, Inc.