I have been driving civics for years, but i had to buy an accord, and just got a CEL......where is my ECU so I can use the paperclip trick?!?!?!

 

what year Accord?

most likely though behind the kick panel on the passenger side, where the feet would rest just in front of the firewall. I hope that made sence, could think of a better way to describe it.

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well, just to make sure, here is a picture of the location incase I didn't describe it good enough.

 

actually, the 'paper-clip' trick is done through the data connector, found above the hood release under the dash. Though again, that might depend on the model. You'll have to find out what pins to short also. I believe it's 8 and 13, but don't hold me to that. It's also a free scan at your local auto parts store.

 

UMM what is the paper clip trick?? and what does it do?? and will i work on a 1990 accord??

 

Wut are u trying to do exactly?

 

By shorting two specific pins in the OBD Data connector, the CEL will flash a series of long and short pulses to make a two digit number, which can be referenced to lookup the exact CEL code.

 

the connector is on the pass side kickpanel. blue plug, two pin. should be in the same location as the civic, OBD1.

 

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oops... I didn't fully read the question. I only read the "where is the ECU" and didn't even realize the second part of the question.