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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 02:27 PM
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Default Help finding CEL without a dashboard

So I’m able to jump the blue connector of the OB1 but I don’t have a dash board. My question is where on the fuse panel or equivalent would I be able to wire in a light to see my codes. 1993 Accord. F22A6. Thanks!


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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 08:25 PM
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The wire coming from A13 at the ECU is the MIL light. I just can't remember if it is power or ground, so I am unsure what the other wire on your bulb would need to go to.
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Old Aug 15, 2023 | 09:30 AM
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The wire coming from A13 at the ECU is the MIL light. I just can't remember if it is power or ground, so I am unsure what the other wire on your bulb would need to go to.
the ECU provides ground, the other side of the light needs to be connected to battery.

OP, it's a simple light, even a 12v LED works fine. It can be mounted anywhere you have available, next to a switch for the service jumper ideally.
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Old Aug 15, 2023 | 02:04 PM
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Dammit….should have mentioned this earlier but just remembered I have an ECU from a 1993 prelude. Same engine family so I would assume the pin outs should be the same.
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Old Aug 15, 2023 | 02:14 PM
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Default Re: Help finding CEL without a dashboard

1993 Prelude is also at pin A13.




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Old Aug 15, 2023 | 02:56 PM
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Amazing. Thanks for the help everyone!
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Old Aug 17, 2023 | 12:57 PM
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Last question….maybe. I have a battery disconnect switch that shuts off power to the ECU. Essentially the whole car. So when I power it back up I assume the codes are all reset? If that’s the case do you recommend running a wire direct to A25 from the positive terminal of the battery? Any other suggestions. Thanks.
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