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My Engine Code Means What, Newbie needs help....

Old 02-24-2004, 12:05 PM
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My check engine light is on, i have a 96 Civic CX, when i have the code checked it says it is lean in bank 1, what fixes this, and what exactly does it mean?
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what car....what mods....what year....and what is the acutual code number?
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i do not know the code number, but it is a 96 civic cx, only mods so far are a full cat back, and a stereo
Old 02-24-2004, 12:43 PM
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how did u check the code?
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Took it to a local parts store, and they read off what the code meant to me.
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your best bet is just to reset the ecu (its what the dealer will do anyway). if it comes back, they you *might have a problem. to reset ecu: turn off car, pull "back-up" fuse under hood (7.5amps) for 10 sec, replace.
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or disconnect the negative(black) battery terminal for 5 seconds and re connect it then turn the car on let it run for 2 mins and then turb it off and back on then take it for a spin
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might try this tonight
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good luck
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Check out my link. I have the same problem for a couple of days now. But my car is a 96 DX ahah.. (got to love the painted spoiler). https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=781745
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