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Old 03-24-2010, 03:37 PM
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I have a 93 del sol with a b16a2 I have tried jumping the service check connector to diagnose the problem but it shows there is nothing wrong, after a few minutes of driving it (CEL)pops back on, funny thing is that everytime i turn the car off it goes away as tho i have reset it (on my other honda car if there is a CEL it remains on). I'm trying to pass emission/smog but I cant with this CEL.

currently running a P30 ECU, I was told it might be the knock sensor?

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sounds like a knock sensor. but next time it comes ons, dont turn off your car and check your cel just to be sure.
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gonna go try it now, thanks
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just did it code 23 pops up, it is the knock sensor. Now does anyone know how to fix it?
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CHIP YOUR ECU AND REMOVE IT. /cruisecontrol

or get an ecu without a knock sensor
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I heard their is a way you can wire to fix the problem also, so I was actually thinking of doing that, because Im trying to sale the car after I pass emissions...so not really trying to spend more money on the car...
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https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/knock-sensor-bypass-methods-part-numbers-1181854/

thats how i passed, taping to the fuel rail did not work for me. i put the transducer between the spark plug cover and the valve cover, this trick does work good luck.
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I will try this and see if it works for me...thanks for the info...
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I will try this and see if it works for me...thanks for the info...
it may not work right away it took me a few trys and i was getting pissed thinking it doesn't, if it doesn't work on the rail or where i put it try somewhere else. good luck
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ok got it...thx
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Default Re: ENGINE LIGHT ON PLEASE HELP

hello, i am from outside of USA, but I have a civic SI 00 B16A2 and the engine ligh is ON,

I was try the CEL code and have 2: fist number 45 and later 67.

what can be the couse of this?

thanks and sorry for my bad english
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