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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Anyone knew where I can get the engine code pulled for free?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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I called around and most of them chargeyou about 20-30...try HondA? Maybe they don't charge you to heck what's wrong with your car...
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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Good plan. I'll give them a call. I'm unfortunately going to be out of town for like 4 days...

Although, I get did the car filled at a Full service in Richmond a couple of days ago, apparently, a loose filler cap can cause the issue...I'll find out the code first.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Yes it can be loose gas cap, that is usually the cause. There was a member here saying you could buy a code puller device for under $70.00. Almost worth it to get one.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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I have one of thoes odb2 scanner/ code earser.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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That or you can use a paper clip and put ecu into diagnostic mode to show you the code.

There is a link to it somewhere on S2ki.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Hey keep us in the loop Lionel. I'm interested in what it was.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SumAznGuy,Oct 20 2008, 07:38 AM
That or you can use a paper clip and put ecu into diagnostic mode to show you the code.

There is a link to it somewhere on S2ki.
Lol, didn't know that it must be in the FAQ. Good to know for future reference!
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by alSpeed2k,Oct 20 2008, 12:20 PM
Lol, didn't know that it must be in the FAQ. Good to know for future reference!
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=378792

All the info is there including how to paperclip the OBD2 to give you the trouble codes.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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hey I've been out of town so I haven't driven my car much...but today the light went off...Looks like everything is good.

The FAQ did say if it is the fuel cap, it'll go off after a few days of normal driving.

BTW, Honda wanted $60 bucks to pull the code.
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