can cluster bulbs affect cel
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can cluster bulbs affect cel
This is definately the best honda advice site around, so I hope someone may be able to answer this.
JDM del sol 92, Did some minor repairs, replaced speakers, hole in driver seat (you know the one), cleared window and sail drain tubes and decided to replace backlight bulbs in cluster x7, the two in the heater control and the seatbelt warning light which had blown.
I replaced the bulbs with a 1.2w,12v (286/#74), standard bulb not LED.
Now I have a code 0 cel light remaining on.
My question is could replacing these bulbs interfere with the ecu to trigger this light. On a car this age I think it unlikely but I ask as i have exhausted now my knowledge.
- checked ecu ground at thermostat housing
- all fuses are fine
- tried resetting ecu by removing back up fuse
- can't put the original bulbs back in as i no longer have
- car starts fine, with ignition cel comes on goes off, start car, cel comes back on, shorted the ecu but still constant light suggesting code 0.
all suggestions very much appreciated. thanks.
JDM del sol 92, Did some minor repairs, replaced speakers, hole in driver seat (you know the one), cleared window and sail drain tubes and decided to replace backlight bulbs in cluster x7, the two in the heater control and the seatbelt warning light which had blown.
I replaced the bulbs with a 1.2w,12v (286/#74), standard bulb not LED.
Now I have a code 0 cel light remaining on.
My question is could replacing these bulbs interfere with the ecu to trigger this light. On a car this age I think it unlikely but I ask as i have exhausted now my knowledge.
- checked ecu ground at thermostat housing
- all fuses are fine
- tried resetting ecu by removing back up fuse
- can't put the original bulbs back in as i no longer have
- car starts fine, with ignition cel comes on goes off, start car, cel comes back on, shorted the ecu but still constant light suggesting code 0.
all suggestions very much appreciated. thanks.
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Re: can cluster bulbs affect cel
Please read the helpful tips in the CEL section of the Codes sticky. When CEL turns on, leave the engine running when you jump service connector.
#3
Re: can cluster bulbs affect cel
Hi, ok thanks, tried on position 2, then started engine with ecu jumped, still had the solid light. Followed all the jump instructions ever so carefully from this site and another.
(Sticky does n't say to start car though ? )
but thanks for the reply.
Thre only thing different is the backlight cluster bulbs since it last worked properly... but i cannot see how it can be them in a car of this age.
Think it will have to go to the car hospital for a full diagnosis.
(Sticky does n't say to start car though ? )
but thanks for the reply.
Thre only thing different is the backlight cluster bulbs since it last worked properly... but i cannot see how it can be them in a car of this age.
Think it will have to go to the car hospital for a full diagnosis.
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Re: can cluster bulbs affect cel
Hey there, I am an official sponsor for LED sales here on HT. #74 LEDs if installed properly (plug and play) will NOT affect any other components of your cluster and will not cause a CEL
#5
Re: can cluster bulbs affect cel
1) Drive car until CEL turns on.
2) Pull over and leave engine running.
3) Jump the service connector and read blinking CEL code(s).
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Re: can cluster bulbs affect cel
ok, i see your tip 3 from the code thread.
I was using,
4) With the key OFF, insert either a 2-pin connector clip or a loop of wire (e.g., a paper clip) into both holes on the connector.
5) Back in the driver's seat, turn the key to the ON(II) position. The CEL will come on like normal but will then begin to flash.
will try
I was using,
4) With the key OFF, insert either a 2-pin connector clip or a loop of wire (e.g., a paper clip) into both holes on the connector.
5) Back in the driver's seat, turn the key to the ON(II) position. The CEL will come on like normal but will then begin to flash.
will try
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Re: can cluster bulbs affect cel
thanks ronj
was away on hols
so shorted the jumper with engine running, code 9.... cyp sensor, distributor...
replaced distributer in 2000 and 2008.... hmmppphh
was away on hols
so shorted the jumper with engine running, code 9.... cyp sensor, distributor...
replaced distributer in 2000 and 2008.... hmmppphh
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Re: can cluster bulbs affect cel
so yes it is definately a cyp sensor and now i search for a new distributor, joy of joys.... it's only 4 years old...
But I am now trying to figure out did my meddling with the heater/ac bulbs, cluster bulbs do this..... it was all fine before i started tinkering.... and the lesson is "if it's not broke...."
But I am now trying to figure out did my meddling with the heater/ac bulbs, cluster bulbs do this..... it was all fine before i started tinkering.... and the lesson is "if it's not broke...."
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