Okay, so check this out. I was driving to school about 4 days ago and I went through a construction area and they had this huge bump that was probably like 4 inches deep/high and it was as steep as a curb, anyway, I hit it going like 60 m.p.h. and the suspension hella hit the body and the "check engine" light came on. Then, I removed the silencer from my new Tanabe exhaust just yesterday, and there were metal flakes behind it. Is this a sign of HUGE engine trouble? WTF?

 

Check the code of the CEL, and tell us what it is.

 

Total Noob question, how do I pull the code?

 

hook a scanner up to it

 

Can't I just stick a paper clip in something under the dash and see how many times the light blinks? I searched and that is what I found...however, I can't find the thing I am supposed to stick a paper clip in.

 

yes, you simply stick a paper clip in the service connector. Turn the key to ACC and count the number of flashes the CEL makes. A long flash = 10, a short flash = 1. Ex. 4 long flashes and 3 short = 43.
Heres a website with directionshttp://www.c-speedracing.com/faq/06.php at the bottom of the page there is a link to a page which translates the code. Post here which code it is, and we'll be able to tell you whats wrong and how to fix it.

 

Why were you going 60 through a construction zone?

 

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rt side of dash, under the glove box,,

 

K. I haven't had a chance to look at the code yet but I was going 60 after the construction zone.

 

the shock from hitting the bump probably shook loose the catalysts in your catalytic converter- that would be the pieces stuck in your pipes and exhaust. also if the catalytic converter was damaged like that the O2 sensor would not be reading correctly and would set a code.

 

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It's a 95, he doesn't have a rear o2.

 

It pulled a code 41...I read that it meant that was something with my cat. WTF? It is brand new!! Also, my SRS light blinks...?

 

code 41 is a heated o2 sensor circuit malfunction.

The shock of impact could have damaged the sensor or the sensor wiring. You're probably gonna have to replace the sensor but hopefully nothing else is damaged.

 

Damn...that sucks but at least that is all the damage. Hopefully. Thanks for your help guys

 

Since its only a circuit malfunction, it might be an intermittant failure. Reset the code and see if it comes back on. You might get lucky and not have to replace the sensor right away.

 

Reset the code? I told you I'm a NOOB!! lol. Oh yeah, after I pulled the code, my deck stopped working. WTF?

 

Pull the radio fuse, i forget which one it is but its in the under-hood relay box. That'll take care of the radio.

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the system will reset once you disconnect the jumper harness, or paper clip. You can also pull the ECU fuse for about 10 seconds, its also in the under-hood relay box.

 

Another hint for you Honda heads from a Pro. When you want to remove a MIL code from an early OBD or OBD1 car turn your radio on , Ignion switch to accesories. (Not on!), And remove the underhood 7.5A radio backup fuse. This will remove the code without losing station presets or radio codes. If you have a aftermarket stereo make sure it wires the same as the Honda one. (WHT/BLU wire to stereo memory.)