I was wondering if a timing belt that is soon in need of changing would cause a CEL? Im currently looking at a 97 civic ex and the seller claims that the CEL is because the timing belt really needs to be changed soon.

 

Anyone? Responses will be much appreciated

 

that sounds funny but i really dont think so..BUMP

 

No, a timing belt won't cause a CEL, the owner is lying. A broken timing belt will cause several check engine lights because your engine gets pretty screwed up.

 

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with a broken timing belt your motor would not be running

 

If you want to know what the CEL is, Autozone does free scans for '96 and up vehicles.

 

bullshit his lying its something else

 

Yeah you can get autozone to check your codes, or you could bypass the pin connector and find out the code yourself. Timing will nott throw a cel.