Last night my car started idling funny. It seem like my engine was fighting to idle. This morning I started up my car and I could tell the problem was still there but hoping it was just a fluke. I managed to make it half way down the street and my engine check light started flashing on and off then my car died. I made it back to my house and had to ride my bike to work today. Could anyone diagnose my issue without checking the cel? I dont think I have a chance in hell to drive my car to autozone or advance auto to check my cel.

you can do a self check. there is a tread in here somewhere for a DIY.

otherwise could you explain what the ccar was doing, noises maybe. is it leaking anything?

You could get a ride to autozone and rent an OBD2 scanner from their loaner tool thing. Pay like $30 and bring it back and they give you a refund. That'd be my first move.

Either one of those ^^^2 things I'd do

Here's the link to check the code yourself.
http://www.ej8squad.com/how-to-check-you...-2012.html

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1998336

very good one as well, along with pics.

you guys are awesome I will check it later on today when i get back from work

thank you Jeremy. i woulda found it but i was short on time

slowcivic: is waiting to see what code is being thrown

Its a TDC, are those easy to replace?

This post was last modified: 06-13-2008 09:54 AM by Squad8.