OBD1 did not have a standard, so reading engine codes was specific for each auto maker. A Honda scanner would easily cost over $1000.

Get a thin paperclip and follow the instructions that I posted in my earlier post to get the codes. You will get the same information for about a penny in cost and takes about 5-10 minutes to do.

 

okay thanks... my mother told me the mechanics told her it was bad wires... (battery, grounds and all that stuff) and the spark plugs were the problems. i know it has NGK spark plugs. For my Focus SVT the best spark plugs are ford plugs so i believe it would be better to get honda plugs?... maybe i should improve the ground points with some 4awg cable and the positive alternator cable... anyone had this kind of problem and did this to solve it?

 

Honda plugs are NGK. Just 'cause they're NGK, they still might be real old...?

If your grounds are shaky, you can check the wires for corrosion & clean / tighten the wires where they fasten at both ends.

 

Ngk only for hondas and most jap cars!!!