How long are obd codes stored on the ECU

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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Default How long are obd codes stored on the ECU

This would be ODB 0 on a stock 91 civic dx. I Was guessing until the car was shut off. This true?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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codes are stored in the ECU until you physically reset the ECU by removing power to it for about 10 seconds - the Check Engine Light will go off when the key is turned off and will stay off until another problem is detected by the ECU, however, the codes remain in the ECU
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Old May 29, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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For Ev Er!!!!! Lol, if you know what thats from...

What he said^^^^^
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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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Default Re: How long are obd codes stored on the ECU

Originally Posted by jlicrx
codes are stored in the ECU until you physically reset the ECU by removing power to it for about 10 seconds - the Check Engine Light will go off when the key is turned off and will stay off until another problem is detected by the ECU, however, the codes remain in the ECU
So if the CEL was illuminated yesterday and it was turned off and restarted it should still be stored in the ECU?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Yes. Just as jlicrx stated, until YOU PHYSICALLY reset the ECU it will still be stored in there.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Yes. Just as jlicrx stated, until YOU PHYSICALLY reset the ECU it will still be stored in there.
Great! didn't know that. Got my two codes, 10 and 15. Intake sensor and Ignitor...

Thanks!
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Old May 29, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Great! didn't know that. Got my two codes, 10 and 15. Intake sensor and Ignitor...

Thanks!
is your ECU LED flashing 10 times, pausing, and then flashing 15 times? - if so, then you are correct, IAT and igniter
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