What does a flashing engine light mean on a 2009 Honda Accord?
If the check engine light in your Honda Accord starts blinking, that means that the problem needs immediate attention and your Honda should be brought in promptly. This blinking light usually indicates a severe engine misfire allowing unburned fuel to be dumped into the exhaust system.
What does check engine light on Honda Accord mean?
Check engine light is flashing 3 short times with a slight pause before repeating the 3 short flashes over and over again. I am very disappointing with Honda, I have only owned Honda all my life and have had no issues until now. This makes me very mad and will most likely revolt and never buy a Honda car, ATV, mower, or generator.
What did the VSA light go on on my Honda Accord?
In November of 2010, I had my VSA light go on, exclamation triangle light, and check engine light all on. I took it to dealership having only 34,000 miles on it. My car was stalling as I was driving it. They told me that it was a fuel injector and needed to be replaced. Also said my battery also needed to be replaced.
What should I do if my Honda Accord misfire?
‘Inspected spark plugs No. 1 through No. 4, Found the No. 3 spark plug fouled. Replaced the No. 3 cylinder spark plug and performed the power train control module software update as per Honda Service Bulletin No. 10-033’
Why is the Check Engine light blinking on my Honda Accord?
Honda Accord blinking check engine light. Here is what you need to do if you are not due for an oil change: With the engine off depress and hold down the trip odometer reset button. Start the car and hold the button off for ten seconds (until the maintenance light stops flashing). Release the button. Turn off the engine.
What happens when you have bad spark plugs in Honda Accord?
As you ask your Accord for more power, the fuel and ignition systems respond. If acceleration has diminished, it should be felt. The less cylinders that your engine has, the more that one cylinder not firing properly will have. If you have one or more bad spark plugs, it’ll cause the acceleration of the Accord to be weaker. Fuel Economy
When does the maintenance light stop flashing on a Honda Accord?
Start the car and hold the button off for ten seconds (until the maintenance light stops flashing). Release the button. Turn off the engine. Next time you start the car the light will no longer flash. This procedure must be done at EVERY oil change. Incidentally, the light will come on and stay on solid (no flashing) once you hit 7500 miles.
What are the trouble codes for Honda Accord?
P0301through P0312- these trouble codes indicate that there is a misfire in one specific cylinder. For example, P0304is for a misfire in cylinder 4 in the firing order. This makes diagnosing the misfire a bit more straightforward. There are other misfire related codes as well. Accelerates Slower than Normal