. how can i check the check engine light?

 

When the Check Engine Light (CEL) is on, it will be necessary to locate the 2-pin Service Check Connector (SCC) on OBD-I (pre-1996) Hondas. It is normally located under the dash, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the right kick panel. Take a small screwdriver and carefully pry it from the rubber mount. The other 3-pin connector in the rubber mount is the Data Link Connector (DLC), which should be left alone. Jump the SCC with a paper clip, turn the ignition switch to ON (Position II), and count the number of times, if any, the CEL flashes. Reference a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) chart to identify the code being displayed. The SCC is also jumped, when an induction timing light is used to check engine timing.

 

I know about the connector but it does not do anything when its connected. I'm doing it right but that's obviously not the way I'm supposed to do it I need another solution. Thanks tho. Any other ideas?

 

I know that we were trying to figure this out a few weeks ago. https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/h...cking-cel.html

I still have not made it out to my car to try it. Locate the pin that is listed in the link and ground it. Let me know if it works...

 

iight ill try that. and i was looking for that post i just couldnt find it lol

 

Any update?

 

Nah haven't gotten to the car yet I live on one side of town and car is on other side of town. Once I get a chance to try this then ill post up if it worked or not.

 

Sometimes....sometimes....if the car is driveable, the A-parts stores
will check them for free.....

But let us know what you find out.-Bob

 

if i was obd2 id just hook my scanner up to it but i dont believe auto parts stores can check a obd1 car. but the a13 pin grounded should work. i just talked to my boy and he told me the same thing to ground a13 so it should work but i havent verified personally.