i have a 97 civic lx. 1.6 5 speed. my problem is that the check engine light stays on for about 10 seconds and then it goes off. During those first 10 seconds i can't start my car untill abuzzing sound kicks in on the passenger side. Then i can start my car with no problem. I replaced the spark plugs and put on a new fuel filter.And the problem is still there. Can anyone tell me what the problem could be. Thanks

 

its just ur ecu running a test to see how the car is..... just wait the 10 seconds.. then start the car...

 

Yeah its just the ECU running a test and checking all the sensors etc. Mine lasts about 3 secs. I dont know about the not being able to start until it finishes because as soon as I turn on to ACC i can start whether the buzzing stops or not. People usually wait until all dash lights go off except the oil pressure and battery. Then start. Sometimes the CEL make take a while before it finally goes off. Once it doesnt come on again you should be fine.

 

The check engine light has been doing this for the past last year..I want the car to start right away every time,instead of waiting every 10 sec.before i start the carstart.[:@]