Instruction manual

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Reading Codes
Important: Complete ALL steps in “Vehicle Preparation” before reading trouble
codes.
Honda uses various computerized engine control systems.
Trouble codes are read by:
Observing LED’s (Light Emitting Diodes) built into the engine computer
OR
...
Counting flashes on the “CHECK” engine light.
Use the chart below to find the code reading test procedure for your vehicle.
Remember: Vehicles using the instrument panel (“CHECK” engine) lamp for reading
trouble codes do NOT require engine computer access.
Year Usage System Test Pg.
1985 Accord SEi, Civic CRX Si 4 LED 32
1986 Accord LXi, Prelude (all) 1 LED 34
Civic CRX Si, Civic Si 4 LED 32
1987 Accord LXi, Prelude (all) 1 LED 34
Civic CRX Si, Civic Si 4 LED 32
1988 Accord LXi, Civic (all), Civic CRX Si,
Prelude (all) 1 LED 34
1989 Accord LXi, Civic (all), CRX, Prelude (all) 1 LED 34
1990 Accord (all), Civic (all), CRX, Prelude (all) 1 LED 34
1991 Accord (all) panel lamp 37
Civic (all), CRX, Prelude (all except 2.1 Liter) 1 LED 34
Prelude with 2.1 Liter 1 LED 37
1992 All models panel lamp 37
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