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Old 09-22-2007, 12:43 PM
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Default CEL code write-up. How to and Code List.

So i decided to make a thread for CEL codes so instead of everyone asking what this code is and that code is. So I'm going to start off by telling people how to check their code.


First, find the diagnostic connector, which is a two wire blue connector found behind the console by the drivers side feet or the passengers side feet. Short out the connector by putting some sort of wire into them (ex. Paper clip or just a copper wire). Then, turn the ignition to On but not start. The check engine light on the dash will flash the problem codes. If there are more than 1 problem, a different code will subsequently follow the first after a brief pause.

There are two types of flashes - short and long, which are combined to represent number codes. Each short flash indicates 1 unit and each long flash represents 10 units. Problem codes 1 - 9 are indicated by 1 - 9 flashes, problem codes 10 - 90 use 1 - 9 long flashes. If the code is more than 9, the long flashes will start first before the short ones. The codes will continue to repeat as long as your ignition is on.




After you get the code number, you have to find out what the code actually means.

<U>Here's the list. CEL code 1 to CEL code 92</U>

1


Oxygen Sensor "A" (Primary)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
2


Oxygen Sensor "B"


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
3


MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
4


CKP Sensor (Crankshaft Position Sensor)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
5


MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure)


mechanical problem / disconnected piping
6


ECT Sensor (Engine Coolant Temperature)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
7


TP Sensor (Throttle Position)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
8


TDC Sensor (Top Dead Center)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
9


CYP Sensor (Cylinder)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
10


IAT Sensor (Intake Air Temperature)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
12


EGR Lift Sensor (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
13


BARO Sensor (Atmospheric Pressure)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
14


IAC Valve (Idle Air Control)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
15


Ignition Output Signal


missing or defective ignition output signal
16


Fuel Injector System


defective circuit or unplugged / defective fuel injector
17


VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
19


Automatic Transmission Lock Up Control Solenoid Valve


defective circuit or unplugged / defective solenoid valve
20


Electrical Load Detector


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
21


VTEC Solenoid Valve


defective circuit or unplugged / defective solenoid valve
22


VTEC Oil Pressure Switch


defective circuit or unplugged / defective oil pressure switch
23


KS (Knock Sensor)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
30


Automatic Transmission Signal: "A" / SEAF / SEFA / TMA or TMB


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
31


Automatic Transmission Signal "B"


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
41


Primary Oxygen Sensor - Heater


circuit malfunction
43


Fuel Supply System


defective or malfunctioning fuel supply system
45


System Too Lean or Too Rich


malfunction in the fuel monitoring systems
48


LAF Sensor (Lean Air Fuel)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
54


CKF Sensor (Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
58


TDC Sensor 2 (Top Dead Center)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
61


Oxygen Sensor, Heated - Sensor 1 (Primary)


high voltage, low voltage, or slow response
63


Oxygen Sensor, Heated - Sensor 2 (Secondary)


high voltage, low voltage, or slow response
65


Oxygen Sensor Heater (Secondary)


malfunctioning or defective oxygen sensor heater
67


Catalyst system Efficiency Below Threshold


malfunctioning or defective catalyst system
70


Automatic Transmission


malfunction with the automatic transmission controls
71


Cylinder 1 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
72


Cylinder 2 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
73


Cylinder 3 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
74


Cylinder 4 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
75


Cylinder 5 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
76


Cylinder 6 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
80


Exhaust Gas Recirculation


insufficient flow detected
76


ECT Sensor (Engine Coolant Temperature)


circuit range / performance problem
90


Evaporative Emission Control System


leak detected in the fuel tank area
91


Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor


low input
92


Evaporative Emission Control System


insufficient purge flow




Modified by prelude_93vtec at 3:57 PM 9/22/2007
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Default Re: CEL code write-up (prelude_93vtec)

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Default Re: CEL code write-up. How to and Code List.

Originally Posted by prelude_93vtec
So i decided to make a thread for CEL codes so instead of everyone asking what this code is and that code is. So I'm going to start off by telling people how to check their code.


First, find the diagnostic connector, which is a two wire blue connector found behind the console by the drivers side feet or the passengers side feet. Short out the connector by putting some sort of wire into them (ex. Paper clip or just a copper wire). Then, turn the ignition to On but not start. The check engine light on the dash will flash the problem codes. If there are more than 1 problem, a different code will subsequently follow the first after a brief pause.

There are two types of flashes - short and long, which are combined to represent number codes. Each short flash indicates 1 unit and each long flash represents 10 units. Problem codes 1 - 9 are indicated by 1 - 9 flashes, problem codes 10 - 90 use 1 - 9 long flashes. If the code is more than 9, the long flashes will start first before the short ones. The codes will continue to repeat as long as your ignition is on.




After you get the code number, you have to find out what the code actually means.

<U>Here's the list. CEL code 1 to CEL code 92</U>

1


Oxygen Sensor "A" (Primary)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
2


Oxygen Sensor "B"


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
3


MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
4


CKP Sensor (Crankshaft Position Sensor)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
5


MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure)


mechanical problem / disconnected piping
6


ECT Sensor (Engine Coolant Temperature)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
7


TP Sensor (Throttle Position)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
8


TDC Sensor (Top Dead Center)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
9


CYP Sensor (Cylinder)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
10


IAT Sensor (Intake Air Temperature)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
12


EGR Lift Sensor (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
13


BARO Sensor (Atmospheric Pressure)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
14


IAC Valve (Idle Air Control)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
15


Ignition Output Signal


missing or defective ignition output signal
16


Fuel Injector System


defective circuit or unplugged / defective fuel injector
17


VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
19


Automatic Transmission Lock Up Control Solenoid Valve


defective circuit or unplugged / defective solenoid valve
20


Electrical Load Detector


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
21


VTEC Solenoid Valve


defective circuit or unplugged / defective solenoid valve
22


VTEC Oil Pressure Switch


defective circuit or unplugged / defective oil pressure switch
23


KS (Knock Sensor)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
30


Automatic Transmission Signal: "A" / SEAF / SEFA / TMA or TMB


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
31


Automatic Transmission Signal "B"


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
41


Primary Oxygen Sensor - Heater


circuit malfunction
43


Fuel Supply System


defective or malfunctioning fuel supply system
45


System Too Lean or Too Rich


malfunction in the fuel monitoring systems
48


LAF Sensor (Lean Air Fuel)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
54


CKF Sensor (Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
58


TDC Sensor 2 (Top Dead Center)


defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
61


Oxygen Sensor, Heated - Sensor 1 (Primary)


high voltage, low voltage, or slow response
63


Oxygen Sensor, Heated - Sensor 2 (Secondary)


high voltage, low voltage, or slow response
65


Oxygen Sensor Heater (Secondary)


malfunctioning or defective oxygen sensor heater
67


Catalyst system Efficiency Below Threshold


malfunctioning or defective catalyst system
70


Automatic Transmission


malfunction with the automatic transmission controls
71


Cylinder 1 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
72


Cylinder 2 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
73


Cylinder 3 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
74


Cylinder 4 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
75


Cylinder 5 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
76


Cylinder 6 Misfire or a Random Misfire


a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
80


Exhaust Gas Recirculation


insufficient flow detected
76


ECT Sensor (Engine Coolant Temperature)


circuit range / performance problem
90


Evaporative Emission Control System


leak detected in the fuel tank area
91


Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor


low input
92


Evaporative Emission Control System


insufficient purge flow




Modified by prelude_93vtec at 3:57 PM 9/22/2007
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