Hey all, I'm new to the forum and have a 97CL 2.2 question. Our car Check engine light is on but when I pull the codes it does not display in the normal 4 digits. It leaves digits blank. The three codes are ( the _ are blanks) 04_ _, 3_ _8, 10_6, If anyone can tell me what these are or another way I can check what the code means thanks, I can clear the errors with my OBDII tester but they come back- the car is running less than perfect...

 

you are pullling them with a scanner?

 

use the OBDII scanner at autozone then they will tell you whats wrong.

 

Try getting the OBD1 codes by shorting the service check connector and reading the flashes; long flash for 10's digits and short flashes for units digits w/ 5 sec pause between successive codes.

good luck

 

I am using my own ACTRON OBII Scanner, and yes it is working properly. I scanned my truck with the MAF disconnected to force a code and it did as expected. Its strange that the Acura is not posting a full 4 digits. Is there a way to check the codes not using a OBDII scanner?

 

Thanks for the info....Where is the service connector?

 

grey connector bolted under the drivers side kick panel.

look at post 4 in the noob guide, it has all you need to know about what each code means