B-roll of Troubleshooting & Resetting a Check Engine Light

***ALWAYS GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED BY A MECHANIC!!**** Check engine lights are often an indicator of a major problem, so make sure you don't blow a head gasket or cause any major damage to you vehicle by doing this.

That being said, here is some b-roll of my check engine light problem and how I reset my car's computer. I had dirty / damaged O2 sensors which I had a mechanic repair a couple of days later.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• honda
• civic
• battery
• fuse
• reset
• check
• engine
• smog
• test
• o2
• sensors
• verificar
• motor
• vehicle
• repair
• automobile
• cars

[pyros46290]

well ya didnt "troubleshoot" like the title says...

[Jamesmandana]

@pyros46290 Just a couple of things I tried, so as far as I'm concerned, it was "troubleshooting" my check engine light. I hope pulling the fuse worked for ya', good luck!

[pyros46290]

@Jamesmandana uh, no dude. i dont pull fuses to clear DTCs, i actually diagnose and repair the vehicle, then clear codes with a proper scan tool. the light comes on telling you something is wrong. you didnt fix a damn thing

[Jamesmandana]

@pyros46290 Well why are you wasting our time then, and why are you watching this video in the first place? You might want to re-read the warning at the top of the description box! I also make it perfectly clear that this was a temporary, quick fix. I'm not going to get into a battle of wits with you; I never attack anyone who is unarmed.

[looda90]

huh wat did u do ???? my car has the same problem with an O2 sensor thing ???

[Jamesmandana]

@looda90 I pulled the battery fuse to reset the computer. It worked for a little while, but eventually I had to take it to a mechanic because my gas mileage became less efficient. The O2 sensors were faulty and he replaced them, and it's been running great ever since then. You can take your car to an auto parts store and have them check the code or check 2carpros(dot)com/topics/O2sens­or(dot)htm

[integra8u]

Dude you just saved me $80bucks thanks--you

[outdoorsman310]

i went to honda to have the check engine light checked and they wanted 100 dollars for it. you can buy a scan tool for thet so why would anyone go there?

[Oldnavy92]

oh men tanks you !!!

you just save me a lot of many !!!!GOD BLESS YOU!!!

GRACIAS SEñOR

[ktumbleweed]

Before I start my comment let me qualify myself. I am an ASE Master Certified Tech. I am also L1 certified. On any 1996 or newer vehicle the check engine light can come on for over 100 reasons. Some causes are very minor, some are major. if the light blinks this is a sign of a serious problem. the blinking indicates a misfire which can lead to cat converter damage. If it is on solid, and the car seems to run ok, then it is probably on for an emission related failure.

[pdgeman]

For future reference, there is a green plug in the pass kick panel. Connect it with a jumper wire, the CEL will then flash the problem codes out to you, it's really a great function!

On my 1990 civic the computer has a light on it, just pull back the passenger carpet and count them suckers.

[giantsfan245]

sometimes the CEL is a nuissance problem that is rare, but still trips up the sensor...that's why you should pull the code first, then reset and see if it comes back on.

[DurriDurrani]

thx thx thx alot for telling us tht but plz my english is very poor can u msg me this in simple and easy english plzzz plz plz.