[dohcrxl]

There is a way to retrieve obd2 ecu trouble codes by a series of turning the ignition switch on and off. I did it once before on a 99 teg but lost the instructions. I need to retrieve a code on my gf's 98 Accord v6. Does anyone know the sequence?

EDIT: can one of you moderator dudes move this to the lounge please? I clicked into the wrong forum by mistake and submitted this before I realized it.

 

[Krix]

http://www.troublecodes.net/honda/

according to them you need a scanner on 96+ obd2 systems.

i thought there was a wire you could jump and then turn the key and the engine light would blink.

 

[dohcrxl]

Nah, I was actually able to make the cel blink codes by a series of turning the ignition on and off. Where did I put those instructions? Man, I swear I misplace everything.

 

[ollie]

Heu,
I dont ever remember a OBD-2 system allowing code retrevial by key cycles?
I know that all my cars at work require my scanner to retrieve codes.
If so I would love to see the article.

 

[brx017]

My 02 WRX could be done by sticking the key in and cycling it on and off QUICKLY several times, then stoppig in the ON position. I dont remember the magic number, but I think it was either 3 or 5 times. You have to go all the way from OFF to ON, ACC wont work.

Good luck

EDIT: If you can get it to work, AutoZone checks codes for free!

 

[dohcrxl]

big L, aka ollie- I was able to retrieve codes from a an obd2 teg with a cycling sequence of the key. I just cannot for the life of me remember how or where I got those instructions, but there is a way to do it.

til I find it the following like is all I've got. I'm just a little withdrawn from this method cuz there's a chance I could fry the ecu. Yes, I know but I hate autozone. My mom knows more about cars than some of those guys.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1502084

 

[zulued]

there is only 2 options for your accord. scanner or jumping those two wires in the data link connector.

scarponze

 

[ollie]

Hmm...ya learn something new everyday.