The check engine light came on in my 2005 honda accord.
Check engine light on 2008 honda accord.
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There are a lot of things that can cause the check engine light to come on.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
Replaced the battery and the starter about a month or two ago and had no problems until now.
The video above shows how to locate the on board diagnostics obd plug on your 2008 accord how to read the trouble codes and how to reset or clear the check engine light using a scanner on your accord.
The 2008 honda accord has 6 problems reported for check engine light on.
What may be wrong.
Average repair cost is 2 000 at 127 050 miles.
A steady light typically indicates a problem with the vehicle s computer system such as a sensor that is not delivering or receiving the correct data needed.
In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light.
My honda won t accelerate past 25 mph.
Step 1 examine the check engine light on the dash.
Replaced that part and the car still will not accelerate past 25 mph.
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Turn on the ignition and then check if the check engine light cel is steady or flashing.
If your honda check engine light stays on after you start the engine it means the on board diagnostic obd system has detected a problem with the engine transmission or the emission system.
The check engine light came on and the code reader said p0339 crankshaft position sensor was interrupted.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
A steady check engine light means there is a present issue.