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90 civic code 15????

Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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Question 90 civic code 15????

I was able to find a 15 code (IGNITION OUTPUT) on my 90 Honda Civic. It will start & run for awhile then the CEL, OIL, & BATTERY lights come on & it dies. It you let it sit 10 minutes it will start & run a little farther.
MY QUESTION???
Could this be a Main Relay? If not what would be next to look at??
Any help would be appreciated I'm in a tough situation & need to get this going because my wife has a 132 mile a day round trip to work.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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I think that is an internal ECU failure, one of those rare cases where it is necessary to replace the ECU. Bad ICMs are famous for running a while then die and won't restart until cooled off, but I don't think any code is set then.

The main relay is connected to the fuel system. The ignition is separate.
 
Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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I think that is an internal ECU failure, one of those rare cases where it is necessary to replace the ECU. Bad ICMs are famous for running a while then die and won't restart until cooled off, but I don't think any code is set then.

The main relay is connected to the fuel system. The ignition is separate.
How can I go about figuring it out or confirming what it is without throwing money at it. The closest shop that has any experience with Honda is 75 miles away.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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After some further research It appears that Code 15 is common with the ICM as you stated. So that is a $50 part so I think I will go that route & see.
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