Engine light on, reset ecu computer?

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Sep 21, 2006 | 12:25 AM

88civic

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Engine light on, reset ecu computer?

I have an 88 civic and the engine light came on.... now the car wont rev past 4 grand. is that because the car's computer put it in a "safe mode"? and how do i reset the computer?

Sep 21, 2006 | 12:40 AM

HARI.

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RE: Engine light on, reset ecu computer?

there's something wrong w/ your car that's why it went on a limp mode. check the code to find out the problem

HOW TO READ CODES

Sep 21, 2006 | 05:44 AM

mentaldis0rder

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RE: Engine light on, reset ecu computer?

+1 for Advance Auto to pull the code..

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Agent of Darkness- Head down to your local AutoZone (most parts stores should also do it) and tell them you have a check engine light. They will pull the code for free.

Sep 21, 2006 | 05:06 PM

AgentofDarkness

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RE: Engine light on, reset ecu computer?

An 88 civic might be too old for AAP or AutoZone to pull the codes. I think that they only have OBDII scanners since OBDI scanners are really expensive. ITs prolly best to pull the codes by jumping the connector. Post the codes and ill look if i can look up the descriptions.