Why is my check engine coming on?

Why is my check engine coming on?

The check engine light — more formally known as the malfunction indicator lamp — is a signal from the car’s engine computer that something is wrong. If the light begins flashing, however, it indicates a more serious problem, such as a misfire that can quickly overheat the catalytic converter.

Is the Check Engine light on in my Honda Accord?

This small yellow light (labeled “maintenance indicator”) is not the “check engine” light (1991 Honda Accord) How Long Can You Drive With Your Check Engine Light On? Is the car running normally?

Are there any problems with the 1999 Honda Accord?

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1999 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, engine shuts off while driving, & peeling paint. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague. Read more »

What causes a Honda Accord engine to misfire?

Keeping in mind that any engine needs air, fuel, and spark for ignition, your Honda Accord’s fuel system can often cause the engine to misfire. It can run too lean or rich. Alternatively, there may not be enough fuel for proper combustion, or the fuel isn’t atomizing properly.

What is the code for the Honda check engine light?

A long flash (or approximately one second) equals 10. A short code (or approximately half a second) equals one. For example, two long flashes followed by two short flashes will equal to the code 22. Any subsequent codes will follow in 2.5 second intervals.

This small yellow light (labeled “maintenance indicator”) is not the “check engine” light (1991 Honda Accord) How Long Can You Drive With Your Check Engine Light On? Is the car running normally?

What are the trouble codes on a Honda Accord?

Honda Accord models may develop shifting issues with the automatic transmission accompanied by warning lights. Rough shifting may occur, and the “D4” light and check engine may begin to blink. The check engine light will also illuminate, and OBD trouble codes P0700, P0730, P0740, P0780, P1768 and/or P1768 will be stored in the computer.

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1999 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, engine shuts off while driving, & peeling paint. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague. Read more »

What kind of engine does a 1998 Honda Accord have?

First was this 1997 Honda Accord, and the second was a 1998 Honda Accord. I have a 1998 Honda Accord LX, 4- Door, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission. At approximately 91,000 miles, I noticed that the automatic transmission started to “slip” shifting from first gear into second gear, especially right after the vehicle was just started.