quick question: i have a 02 rsx base model and my car is throwing a "cel" and i was wondering if there is a way to jump the car to see what is wrong with it(like the old integras) and with that i am also looking for the code and what the are?
-i have done it on my 95 integra and i was wondering if it was the same?
-if anyone has a site that would say that would be great. i will keep looking for more info but if someone knows that would be better and quicker.
-thanks for your help in advance.

 

found some info does any one have a picture of where the dlc is located? i know it is somewhere by my right knee when im driving(read from a site?)

-http://www.k-series.com/tech_detail.php?Tech_ID=CEL
-for any one that has this problem in the future
-i think it is right?

 

yes you are correct.
http://www.k-series.com/dtc.html

 

thanks i needed those too

 

Go to an auto parts store and have them plug in the car and give you the codes. All auto parts stores that I have dealt with will not clear the code however. For that you will need to purchase and OBD2 code reader so that you can erase the codes yourself. $50-$100 for a basic one.

 

or you can reset the code yourself but it's best to find out what code it's throwing.

 

im going to try and get the code by jumping it but i still questionable about where the dlc is located at?

 

it's by your right knee.. you can't miss it and it's grey.

 

thanks i will try and find it tomorrow. thanks for your help.

 

jump the car for the code(s) (the dlc was so easy to find sorry i thought i would be hard to find)
-i was wondering if any one could help me fix it or if it can not really fix it and i have to take it to the dealership how much do you think it will cost(will call honda tomorrow)
*codes are
-code 90: p1457-evaporative emission(evap) control system leakage(fuel tank system)
-code 22:p1259- vtec system malfunction

-any and all help would be great. thanks in advance

 

also i dont know if anyone knows a code guide or can tell me what is wrong but my srs light is also on it has been on for a long time.
when i was doing the jump i got the code for the srs light and it was code 86(blinks)
-just throwing that out there just in case someone can help me out

 

#90-evap
"The purpose of all Evaporative (EVAP) Emissions Systems is to prevent the release of VOC. The main concern is Hydrocarbons (HC’s) or unburned gasoline vapors. Hydrocarbons are released from gasoline in the form of a vapor, and if the fuel system is not air tight, these vapors can then escape into the atmosphere. The problem with unburned hydrocarbons is that they aid in the production of photochemical smog."

-this is what i found about the evap. is important to get this fixed right away? what i'm asking with this is will it damage the car/engine if it is not fixed right away?
-has anyone else had this problem before? from the site i was looking at it happens on the 2002 rsx the most.(guess im lucky to have a 2002 )

 

so you're saying you had two codes thrown?

#90 evap usually means in lamers terms is check your gas cap and make sure it's snug. That's the most extent of that one. I've had it and reset the code. it's nothing detrimental.

vtec system malfunction: are you low on oil? does vtec engage?
you might want to get the 2nd code checked out.

 

yes the gas cap was not clocked three times but i finished clocking(turning) it.
- yes it is throwing two codes
- i think i have enough oil(i'll check to make sure but i believe it has enough).
i think the vtec is engaging but not for sure.(did not want to push it if there was something wrong but i will take it out for a test drive to see if it engages)
- i'll check that one out
-thanks for your help again

 

but it's a base model RSX so there wont be any vtec engagement

 

Yes there is.. it's at 2200 or 2800 one of those. the A3 uses Vtec-E.

 

so i would still feel the vtec engage right?

 

Won't be something dramatic like the A2. the A3 doesn't use the aggresive vtec as the A2. It may be a faint little "kick" or a smooth transition. You have to listen to it very closely.

 

ok i'll listen and post what i find out.

 

Any one can show a pic of the DLC? I checked under the steering column and there is one plug with a lot of pins on it. And it's black. I know this is where the OBD2 scanner plugs in.

Is there a separate plug to jump to get the code? Just like EG, EK and DC2.

Thanks!

 

http://www.k-series.com/tech_d...D=CEL


I'm guessing it may be black in a base rsx but that's what it looks like and that's where the OBDII code reader goes into.

Click the link it tells you how to read the code and jump it.


Is what you're jumping to get the code

 

Thanks! the DC5 i'm woring on came from japan, and it looks like the same plug only different in color.

Great help! Thanks again