Why is my Honda Civic check engine light not working?
Catalytic converter Computer Check engine light Won’t start Stalls Starting My car stalls out of the blue, almost every day. The curious thing about it is that since I’ve bought it, the check engine light has been turned on, and when it fails this light turns off, just as if the computer was reset for some minutes.
What to do when your Honda Civic stalls?
When the vehicle stalls, I open the switch and check whether all the lights are on, the only case in which the car starts again. Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won’t start.
When does the Check Engine light come on in a Honda?
This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter. However, the check engine light also appears when the fuel tank cap is loose, or a change in humidity has occurred.
What causes the Check Engine light to turn on?
A number of things can cause the check engine light to turn on. Sometimes it is not caused by a serious problem with your car. Continue reading to learn how to reset this light and save yourself the dealership cost. This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002).
Catalytic converter Computer Check engine light Won’t start Stalls Starting My car stalls out of the blue, almost every day. The curious thing about it is that since I’ve bought it, the check engine light has been turned on, and when it fails this light turns off, just as if the computer was reset for some minutes.
Why does my Honda Civic not start up?
There is no ‘sputtering’ or ‘chugging’. The engine just stops running suddenly and the check engine light comes on. I turn the ignition off, and try to restart. If the check engine light stays on when I turn the key, then it will not start.
When the vehicle stalls, I open the switch and check whether all the lights are on, the only case in which the car starts again. Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won’t start.
This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter. However, the check engine light also appears when the fuel tank cap is loose, or a change in humidity has occurred.
Why does my Honda Civic D4 stop blinking?
I own a Civic 2000 and when this happened to me, I was informed that there was a thick missing wire that connects the battery to the engine. Once it was installed, the accelerator worked properly and the d4 stopped blinking, but unfortunately this only lasted 4 days. The problem has returned, and I believe it is an electronic matter.
Is the Honda Civic still not working properly?
No, unfortunately it is still not working properly, in fact it got so bad I couldn’t drive it at all and it had to be towed. It has gone to another auto electrician who is trying to figure it out by the method of elimination. In addition to the above the spark plugs have been replaced again, with a recommendation to use premium petrol.
Why are the warning lights still on on my Honda Civic?
Figure 1. Honda Accord instrument panel. Figure 2. Honda Civic instrument panel. This symbol just means that the parking brake is engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged and the light is still on, this is an indication that there’s another malfunction in the braking system. Likely, the brake fluid reservoir is low. Figure 3.
Why does my Honda Civic engine not start?
Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won’t start. The scanner has been connected but no code is released (only the ABS code and the Catalytic converter one). Hope someone can help me, thanks.
Why is the radio not working on my Honda Civic?
The lights which indicate the different functions of the radio on the dashboard do not work, but the screen where radio stations are shown do. I have the same issue and have been told that most probably there is an internal stereo problem, some burnt resistance due to voltage changes.
Why does my Honda Civic not start when I turn the key?
If the check engine light stays on when I turn the key, then it will not start. If it the check engine light goes off then it restarts fine. Additionally, there is a sound that is associated to my knowing if it will start again.
Why does my 1998 Honda Civic stall while driving?
Hence, why when my car would stall…the engine would just suddenly be off. No power to the fuel-pump or the injection system…no run. So…if you have a Honda Civic 1998 doing this whole stalling while driving with no chugging (e.g. engine just shuts off), consider checking the MAIN RELAY.
If the check engine light stays on when I turn the key, then it will not start. If it the check engine light goes off then it restarts fine. Additionally, there is a sound that is associated to my knowing if it will start again.
Hence, why when my car would stall…the engine would just suddenly be off. No power to the fuel-pump or the injection system…no run. So…if you have a Honda Civic 1998 doing this whole stalling while driving with no chugging (e.g. engine just shuts off), consider checking the MAIN RELAY.
When does the cel come on in a Honda Civic?
When you turn the key to “on,” before you start the engine, the CEL should ALWAYS come on. Only when you start the engine should it go off. If it stays on after the engine is running, then there should be codes stored. Thanks for the reply.
What causes a car to shut off at a stop light?
My Engine Shuts Off When I Reach a Stop Light An engine that stalls when you reach a stop light or while idling may point to a faulty idle air control solenoid (IAC). The computer uses the IAC solenoid to bypass the throttle valve and inject more air, depending on engine operating conditions.