What kind of code does a Honda Accord have?
This month, we’ll be taking a look at a 2003 four-cylinder Accord that came in with a check engine light complaint, but no reports of driveability issues. It was due for a New York state inspection, so it had to be repaired. The code was persistent, setting itself consistently on the second startup.
What does check engine light on Honda Accord mean?
A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2000 Honda Accord. In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light.
Can a car pass inspection if the Check Engine Light is on?
It is true that your car will not pass inspection if the check engine light is on. However there is more to it than simply turning it off. By the way the easiest way to turn off the check engine light would be to disconnect the battery for 30 seconds.
How can I check if my Honda Accord is locked?
With the valve cover removed, the remaining tests are straightforward. The first test is to confirm that the VTEC actuator (cam gear) is in the locked position. Using an open-end wrench on the hex-shaped section of the cam, it will be easy to confirm the cam is locked to the gear.
It is true that your car will not pass inspection if the check engine light is on. However there is more to it than simply turning it off. By the way the easiest way to turn off the check engine light would be to disconnect the battery for 30 seconds.
What causes a car to not pass an OBD inspection?
If enough monitors have not completed their checks by the time an inspection station connects to a vehicle’s OBDII system for an emissions test, the vehicle is “not ready” and will not pass its inspection.
What do you need to know about inorder to pass inspection?
Inorder to pass inspection your car needs to complete a full drive cycle so that all (8) internal monitors have a status of “Ready”. If any of the (8) monitors have a status of “Incomplete” that means you have not yet completed a full drive cycle and you need to drive your car around more.
Can a car fail an OBDII emissions test?
Until the computer is “ready” for OBDII emissions testing, the vehicle will fail its initial inspection or be turned away from a re-test. There may in fact be nothing wrong with the vehicle; the computer simply needs to complete its checks.