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Is it possible to get ECU codes while engine is running?

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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 12:21 PM
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Default Is it possible to get ECU codes while engine is running?

The Check Engine Light comes on after about 20-30 minutes of driving but when I immediately try to check the code with the jumper in place, there is no code stored. Therefore I can't check the code the normal method.

Obviously, some sensor is reading out of spec but I can't tell which sensor until I can read the code. Is there any way of determining the cause of the Check Engine Light without turning off the vehicle?

The car is a 92 Civic Ex.
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 05:21 PM
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Yes
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 06:49 PM
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obd1 cars yes, obd2 cars most def can.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 11:23 PM
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Default Re: Is it possible to get ECU codes while engine is running?

Jump the 2 pin connector near passenger side kick panel before shutting off the car and you can read the blink sequence of the cel
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