URGENT: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON GOTTA LEAVE SOON HELP!

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Chico

Discussion Starter · Sep 21, 2011

Hi all,

I need to go to chicago from springfield, and come back.
Basicly, I have to make 450-500 miles today.

And my check engine light has just came on. It was the first time that happened. I checked the manual it was saying restart your car if it shows up again that means you have emission problem.
And, I have to leave soon.

Will it be dangerous for my vehicle if I take it out for that trip?
In manual it says it may not be harmful.

I do not have the code right now.
Do I need it ? Can engine light be something really serious for '91 legend?

It is a Sedan LS.

I have added some oil, it was on lower dot but probably it was more because I drove it for like 10 minutes then waited for 15 minutes, accidently turned the car on again but in 10 seconds i turned it back off.
Added some oil. And came back home which made like a 5-7 minute way. The engine light did not come back on.

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Chico

Discussion Starter · #2 · Sep 21, 2011

By the way, the reason why I gotta do that trip today is my family is leavin the country and we gotta catch the plane

BIGBOY

· #3 · Sep 21, 2011

The CEL being on doesn't just mean emissions issue's, pull the code/codes to know what's going on.

LegendWiki

LegendWiki

for some reason the links have changed! :wtf:

Chico

Discussion Starter · #4 · Sep 21, 2011

I didn't have time to check it but i stopped by bloomington now
Everything seems troubleless and the light is off since springfield
I will check how to make the light flash and record a video then upload here
But if the light is off for 65 miles does it still tell me what was wrong with it

L3GDKANG/JDMKANG

· #5 · Sep 22, 2011

if its off then it may not show whats wrong.

Chico

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 23, 2011

Hi all,

I'm in springfield and light is still off. And there is nothing wrong with the car, I am getting really confused :S

BIGBOY

· #7 · Sep 23, 2011

That's good to hear, let's just pray it stays that way.

Chico

Discussion Starter · #8 · Sep 23, 2011

what can happen as worst?
Does engine gets just blown or something immediately?
I'm sorry but I have no idea what those cars can do, that's why I keep askin dumb questions

L3GDKANG/JDMKANG

· #9 · Sep 23, 2011

Chico said:
what can happen as worst?
Does engine gets just blown or something immediately?
I'm sorry but I have no idea what those cars can do, that's why I keep askin dumb questions

There's no such thing as a dumb question be cause nobody knows everything. But I wouldn't worry about it as long as it's running right. Just stay on top of maintenance and the car will be fine.

Chico

Discussion Starter · #10 · Sep 24, 2011

Hi,

Now it was on again..

My work is kinda 7-10 minute drive from my home and the light was on in the morning and at night.

So, I would like to try making the light flash, while i was searchin for it, I found that quote (below) in forum. Is that how I should do it in my 91 legend? And what should "jump it" supposed to mean here?

LegendGS said:
Under the carpet in the front passenger footwell is your ECU. There is a small service connector plug that is above it. Jump it with a paper clip and turn the ignition on (don't have to start it). Count the number of blinks that you get from the check engine light. Short blinks represent 1-9. Long blinks represent 10.

Come back here with the code, and someone here will tell you what's wrong.

BIGBOY

· #11 · Sep 24, 2011

G2: DIY: Diagnosis: Pulling Codes - LegendWiki

http://www.acuralegendwiki.org/index.php?title=G2:_FAQ:_Error_Codes_And_Definitions

Chico

Discussion Starter · #12 · Sep 24, 2011 (Edited)

is the white box on top (1st link 1st picture) blower motor?

and if i do not have a paperclip does a needle work if i bend it?

BIGBOY

· #13 · Sep 24, 2011

yes, any thing that can carry current will work ie: wire, needle etc.

Chico

Discussion Starter · #14 · Sep 24, 2011

1. Locate ECU Connector

Pull back the carpeting on the passenger side footwell, under the glove box. Locate the service check connector. It is a two-pin female connector, with black and white (91-92) or black and yellow (93-95) wires. It may be plugged into its cover on the top right of the ECU.

Ok so,

I have em both. Black and white and black and yellow ones.
My car is 91 legend, and that is the picture:

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Can someone tell me that which one should i jump please?

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Chico

Discussion Starter · #15 · Sep 24, 2011

Update

BIGBOY

· #16 · Sep 24, 2011

black and white is the one you need.

Chico

Discussion Starter · #17 · Sep 25, 2011

ok, here is the video

i think it is 12, is it? And is that a big problem? What should I do :?

Also, I have just noticed that while watching the video, also my anti lock light is flashing, does that mean there is something wrong with it too?

Chico

Discussion Starter · #18 · Sep 25, 2011

And will it be a problem if i keep drivin it without fix for like approximately 600miles

BIGBOY

· #19 · Sep 25, 2011

Code 12 is: is EGR sensor. To determine the abs code you have to count the number of flash's for that also.

Chico

Discussion Starter · #20 · Sep 25, 2011 (Edited)

Ok so am i right? Cuz i just watched it and guessed that it was code 12.
Is it easy to change the rgr sensor i hear they cost around 100 bucks. I will record a video of abs light also but there is nothing wrong with the light while driving like cel

edit:

wow. I have found that topic:
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f4/where-egr-sensor-located-13915/

it says the whole egr system needs to be cleaned.
What the..
I hate when I do not know things, im sorry all.

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