1998 Civic check engine light

Discussion in 'Civic' started by David Smith, Jan 5, 2004.

  1. David Smith

    David Smith Guest

    My check engine light came on after my car stalled out in heavy rain. I
    suspect the stall out was caused by worn plug wires which must have got wet
    in the heavy rain. The check engine light came on after I got the car
    started and now it won't go off, even though the car runs fine.

    Any suggestions? Could the check engine light be on because of plugs or plug
    wires?

    Thanks,

    Dave
     
    David Smith, Jan 5, 2004
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  2. David Smith

    M.C. Tee Guest

    try reseting it (explained in the manual) if it doesn't come back on, your
    fine, if it does come on again, get the code checked
     
    M.C. Tee, Jan 5, 2004
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  3. David Smith

    Qwack Guest

    Get the codes read out. They will tell you what is failing.
     
    Qwack, Jan 5, 2004
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  4. David Smith

    Tom Wilson Guest

    Yes, it's possible that you are right. It's also possible that the water
    might have gotten somewhere else and caused some electrical problems. You
    might want to check your wires--including spark plug wire-- and replace or
    cover with electric tape any exposed wires. You also need to reset the
    engine light. I also suggest that you buy a code reader from an auto parts
    store. Get one that allows you to reset the check engine light. You can
    get them cheaper on ebay but it's easy to get ripped off by buying used
    equipment--it does not always work or work correctly.
     
    Tom Wilson, Jan 6, 2004
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