dshaw450

my check engine light is on and i have done a lot of stuff to fix it my air box is broken could that be why? it has new spark plugs and wires so its not that im just not sure what to do at this point if anyone can help that would be sweet

SNsLude

pull the cel code. jump the wire behind the center console with a paperclip and count the blinks. 1 long blink = 10; 1 short blink = 1. Look up code, report back. Read FAQ for additional information regarding pulling the code.

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lude203

Here's a more in depth post on how to get the code How To Diagnose Engine Error Codes For Your Honda Prelude

also, is there anything wrong with your car? Not starting, stalling, loss of power, ect.??

dshaw450

the only this wrong that i can see is the air box 2 clips are broken i ordered a new after market cold air intake but i wasnt to sure if that was why it is on i cant tell if there is anything besides when you put it into gear it likes to kick back someone told me it might be the mounts on the trany but im really not sure

lude203

your airbox not having the 2 clips is not going to trip a check engine light so its not that. it has to be something mechanical in the engine or transmission that is causing your check engine light.

post your code you pulled here and your cars symptoms and ill help you find a solution...

dshaw450

its the EGR i guess now what that is i have no clue haha does this mean i got to buy headers or something?

pacificarage

I am dealing with the same code. I am told that its probably the EGR valve when that is the case. Unfortunately, this valve is about $190 new. Search for a good write-up on replacing the valve.

TheJGB-2KTypeSH

Your CEL was probably triggered by the EGR system, the cat, or the O2 sensors due to the age and mileage of them
61 - Primary Oxygen Sensor - P0133 (slow response), P1149 (range/performance), P1163 (slow response), P1164, P1165 (range/performance)
code 63 - Secondary Oxygen Sensor - P0137 (low voltage), P0138 (high voltage), P0139 (slow response)
code 65 - Secondary Oxygen Sensor Heater (HO2S) - P0141 (circuit malfunction)
code 67 - Catalyst System - P0420 (efficiency below threshold)
the following are usually due to the EGR valve and/or EGR ports in the intake manifold
code 71 - Cylinder 1 - P0300 (random misfire), P0301 (misfire detected), P1300 (multiple misfire)
code 72 - Cylinder 2 - P0300 (random misfire), P0302 (misfire detected), P1300 (multiple misfire)
code 73 - Cylinder 3 - P0300 (random misfire), P0303 (misfire detected), P1300(multiple misfire)
code 74 - Cylinder 4 - P0300 (random misfire), P0304 (misfire detected), P1300 (multiple misfire)
code 80 PO401 = EGR flow insufficient

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pacificarage

That's if youre assuming he has OBD-II. If he pulled the code according to the guide above, then he should have a code 12 on an OBD-I system.

dshaw450

yea its code 12 but idk if this has to do with it but its not all the time that it is on right when the temp gets about half way i have noticed that it comes on or sometimes right before but i called auto zone and they want an arm and a leg for it 250 the guy also said that there could be wires crossed or something little like that and i have been hearing this a lot so im gonna take a look at that and i hope its something little like that. do you know if this is something big or is it ok to drive on?

G_Loc

Is it plugged in? You don't need it. It just recycles unburned fumes into the intake manifold. I've had mine blocked off forever with no ill effects

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dshaw450

oh alright sweet so i should prob find something else to buy with this $250 ha

lazy10123

hey guys am having a problem something like this can anyone help i have a h22a4 and my check engine light blinks at idle but when i move it just stayes on it sayes misfire on cylinder one ...when i pull the spark plug wire from that cylinder the car does not react but for 234 it does it wants to turn off anyhelp is good thanks

jkoni426

replace your spark plug and/or plug wire for that cylinder, or replace them all while your at it.

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lazy10123

I already did replace all of that and disy cap and rotor and injectors I don't know what else it could be