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bce1015 Jul 10, 2012 09:14 PM

Check Engine Light Issue
 
I just recently purchased A 94 Accord Ex coupe with the 2.2 vtec. The check engine light was on and I ran the diagnostics and it came back vtec oil pressure switch. I replaced the switch and started the car. The check engine light went off and after a few seconds of driving it came back on. I ran diagnostics again and the light just stayed solid. I don't know what else it could be... Any suggestions would be great. Thanks

redbull-1 Jul 10, 2012 10:05 PM

If you don't have the Honda service manual, go the the DIY "sticky" above to download it for troubleshooting. That code doesn't necessary just mean a problem with the vtec oil pressure switch.

You can test the vtec solenoid valve and clean or replace the filter screen for the solenoid valve, etc.

bce1015 Jul 11, 2012 10:22 PM

If that's the case would it cause a solid check engine light in diagnostic mode?

PAhonda Jul 11, 2012 10:29 PM

No. It sounds like something may be up with your ECU.

Did the check engine light turning on happen only once, or does it keep happening? Check the ECU fuse (10 amp) and the backup/radio fuse (7.5 amp in engine bay fuse box).

redbull-1 Jul 11, 2012 10:31 PM

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The solid check engine light in diagnostic mode may mean the ECU is in safe mode. Try resetting the ECU by pulling the ECU back-up fuse (7.5A) in the underhood fuse/relay box; or disconnecting the negative battery cable for a short while.

94ex915 Jul 13, 2012 02:44 AM


Originally Posted by xiaoshatongxue (Post 289026)
I am looking at options of installing a LED third brake light inside the targa screen either top or bottom. I don't really want the hoop spoiler option and the coupe option externally at the top of the rear screen won't work on a targa.

Ummm?

bce1015 Jul 13, 2012 07:40 PM

^ haha. I did all the suggestions stated above. Still doing the same thing.. Bad ecu?

redbull-1 Jul 13, 2012 08:18 PM

Very possibly is a bad ECU.

Mer1 Sep 12, 2012 09:17 AM

Check engine light reset
 
I recently had this problem with my 94 accord vtec and got the check engine light to reset by reseting the maintenance button (using the car key) on the dashboard. Pulling the fuses didn't work but the dashboard reset did! Give it a try if you are still having this problem.

accord1224 Sep 12, 2012 10:30 AM

Good Tip Mer1... I will write that one down

Brian B


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