Can someone decipher my problem (ECU code)

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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Default Can someone decipher my problem (ECU code)

Here's the deal: My car is a 1990 Civic 4 dr. LX, the check engine light comes on. What seems to make it come on is when I'm in the mid rpm's (over 2200-2500 ish) for an extended period of time, say over 10-15 seconds. It typically comes on when I'm climbing a hill at "around town" speeds and when I get on the highway. I don't feel anything change with the car when it comes on.
My ECU is flashing once, then a 3 second pause, then once again, then a 3.5 second pause, and it repeats that sequence. The legnth of both flashes are the same.
What does this code mean? If anyone needs more info please ask.
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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Default Re: Can someone decipher my problem (USDMDC2NH)

sounds like code one,
replaced the O2 sensor ever?
stan
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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Default Re: Can someone decipher my problem (Stan D)

Yes my O2 sensor has SUPPOSEDLEY been replaced by the dealership that I bought the car from. I sent the car back after buying it from them because it had a bad distributor, it was under warranty. I told them the ECU was sending bad O2 sensor and bad distributor codes. They told me they replaced both items. Now I know they replaced the dizzy because the car not sputtering and stalling and in limp mode anymore, and I can see it visually that its been replaced, of course. But did they really change the O2 sensor? Who knows...
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 03:57 AM
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well you might be able to see the new o2 sensor. but the code is actually o2 sensor/content i believe.

Try re-setting your ecu as per the manual.
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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the 02 sensor should be going into your exhaust manifold right by the transmission. pull the neg. cable off the battery for 10 seconds to reset the ecu.
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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Unfortunatley my Civic didn't come with the manual, it had a manual for an 86 Camry in it though I never would have guessed an 86 Camry might be packin factory BOOST! Anyway, I'll reset the ECU and let you guys know what's up...thanks again.
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