haynesbc

Hi, my 1995 civic ex is giving me the check engine light periodically (often right when I begin to drive, but then it will stay off for days at a time) . I want to take it to Auto Zone to have them scan it for a code, but the light usually isn't on. I assume that if the light isn't on, then its not throwing a code for the scanner to read. Is my assumption correct, and the light has to be on in order to get a code through scanning?

Anyone have any ideas what the problem could be with a cel that only come on once in a while? Thanks.

jax97hx

wait till it comes on one day adn check it yourself with the instructions listed in https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1901557

Juan_Mitosis

I THINK that even if the CEL turns off, the code stays recorded. Take it to auto-zone already and find out, I've heard its free. And do what Jax said. Good luck!

NOFX

Code scanning at Autozone is free, but they only do OBDII cars.

Blzdeep

the way Jax suggested really is the easiest way, very easy instructions and all the codes you need.