Make: Honda
> Model: Prelude
> Year: 1996
Hello, I suggest that you visit Kragens or AutoZone and buy a OBD II scanner. They now have one for sale that can read and reset codes--the cost is less than $70.00. Last year, the cheapest ones were over $120.00--at least at the stores that I visited. They may also check your codes and reset them for free--esp. at AutoZone.
Trim Line: VTEC
>
> Check engine light came on. I have the Helm manual, so I jumpered the
> service check connector as described in the manual.
>
> I then turned the key to just before engine start, and the Check
> engine light stays on solid. (It flickers briefly, as it normally does
> when starting. )
>
> No blink code. Solid MIL. Is this blink code "0" ?
>
> It says if the code is not listed, replace the ECM. But there is a
> "0" code. I am just a little lost on how to interpret that. (or maybe
> I'm scared to lookup the cost of a new ECM. It sounds expensive.) >
> I also checked the flow chart "Checking the ECM". The box I get stuck
> at is "Does the MIL indicate any DTC? (this is after jumpering)
> If yes, go to the diagnostic codes page. This puts me back to square > one.
> If I assume "no", then I need a harness and some other equipment which > I don't have..
>
> Oh, there is no noticeable problem with the car, except the MIL. It
> runs fine and the MPG is about the same.
>
> The only thing I have left is to reset the ECM, but I thought I would
> check here first and see if someone has been down this road.
>
> Randall Fox