Re: Check Engine Light comes on with code on 88 civic dx hatchback

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Re: Check Engine Light comes on with code on 88 civic dx hatchback

High Tech Misfit

27 Dec 2005 17:11

> That's supposed to be the code for a malfunctioning oxygen
> sensor. See
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> mess with for the plugs and oil change. It is for my 91
> Civic.

Just out of curiosity, does the LED indicator on that Civic use both fast
and slow blinking sequences like the Accords of that era do? If so, note
that the OP did not specify if the blinking was fast or slow. A fast blink
would indicate a problem with the O2 sensor. If it's a slow blink (code
10), I'm not sure what that would be on a Civic; if its codes are the same
as on those Accords, it would be the intake air temperature sensor.

Elle

27 Dec 2005 16:48

That's supposed to be the code for a malfunctioning oxygen
sensor. See
http://www.troublecodes.net/honda/hondadtc.shtml . How's
your fuel mileage been? Car sound okay? Now it could be just
a loose wire somewhere, but given the age of your car, and
assuming this is the original O2 sensor, I'd replace it.

The good news is that a genuine Honda oxygen sensor for your
1988 Civic may be had for only around $32 + shipping at
https://www.automedicsupply.com/ . (I bought one from them
for my 91 Civic a year or so ago. Easy installation.
Borrowed at no charge an O2 sensor wrench from Autozone.
Works great.)

I would think that the CEL lighting after the plug and oil
change is just a coincidence, as I'm pretty sure the O2
sensor wiring is some distance from everything one would
mess with for the plugs and oil change. It is for my 91
Civic.

> I have an 88 dx civic hatchback. I am getting a check engine light
> coming on with one blinking LED code. Could someone tell me what is
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> changed the oil and spark plugs on it and the light came on a week
> after.

wk6pack@gmail.com	27 Dec 2005 16:17
Hi, I have an 88 dx civic hatchback. I am getting a check engine light coming on with one blinking LED code. Could someone tell me what is wrong? It is fine after I turn off the engine and then restart it. I just changed the oil and spark plugs on it and the light came on a week after. thanks, Will

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