How To Pull Honda Codes Without a Scanner -EricTheCarGuy

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I feel like I should have made this video a while ago but the opportunity never came up. Since I had this RL in my shop that had a check engine light AND an ABS light I thought it was a perfect opportunity to put this video together. I get asked all the time about my 'special tool' and it's really nothing more than a Honda 2 pin connector with the input wires soldered together. These connectors might be harder to find than you think but if you run across a junk honda and one of these is on the harness grab it. Even if you don't have the tool a paper clip or piece of wire will do the exact same thing so don't sweat it if you don't have the tool because shorting the connector is all you need to do.
I hope you find this video helpful.
Stay dirty
ETCG
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[@GaryDelgado]

If you're at the junkyard an need a connector for this, pull the door card off a '90s-'00s Civic (and probably any Honda) or find one that someone has already torn apart. Right there affixed to the door will be the same connector, except it's colored gray, held in by a clip. Disconnect it from the harness, cut the wires a little long, and loop them. Or, for an extra clean look, de-pin one wire and insert the other's tail in its place. Now you have an OBD I Honda tool. You can test-fit the connection there at the junkyard and see that it'll snap right in to the service port. The part number for the Connector from Honda is 07PAZ-001010A. It's called SCS Service Connector.

[@ORbZ909]

This is how we learned how to take codes from cars in my high school auto class. Glad he taught us something like this. These Are mostly for older car that dont have the OBD II.

[@yveskc1]

Thank's EricTheCarGuy! You saved me a couple hundred dollars, i was able to read the code on my honda, it was telling me a bad O2 sensor, i followed your advices and with a bit of carb cleaner i cleaned the sensor ET VOILA! reset the check engine light, 600Km later and no more check engine light...

[@martinlevi8612]

Erick thank you for this video, this new cars have modules computers and you learn how to fix it but we forget the old ones Thanks to your video I fix a 95 Honda accord today awesome

[@djblitz1985]

Thanks Ericthecarguy! I was looking for the blue clip to set my timing on my 2000 Honda CR-V and had ripped off the kick panel next to the blower motor on the right and didn't see any blue clips dangling like I've seen in another video of yours on setting the timing. I started to think the blue clip should be near where I plug in my ODB reader tool and noticed a blue clip there inserted into a blue holding slot and pulled it out of the like you did in this video. Mine was in the passenger side towards the center console. You're video tutorial confirmed I had the right blue clip! Thanks for this video!

[@Ahiles23]

Another great video. Easy to understand and helpful. Good job Eric!

[@diegopalomino1200]

Thanks Eric, I was able to find that connector and after jumping it I got a code 8 which was caused by the shift control solenoids being bad, it was easy to replace. You saved me lots dollars I am sure since transmissions shops are not cheap and I am sure they would say that I needed a transmission overhaul.

[@SpikesBikeShed]

Thanks, Eric! My 1995 Civic EX has been throwing a CEL intermittently. Going to check it today. Keep up the good work!

[@DinGroguDinDjarin]

Didnt know why my speedometer stopped working, tried this and got 17 which means bad Vehicle speed sensor. Changed my speed sensor and it works like a charm. Thanks you :D

[@jonnybottle]

Well played that man! This was exactly the problem I had. The ABS light was permanently on on my in-laws Civic EJ and it was due for its TÜV (MoT) test. Turned out to be left rear sensor. And you even show how to put the lamp out ;). TCS traction control system fuse is logical, because the front sensors also control the brakes to give the effect of a limited slip diff. I paid extra for that on a Passat I bought new in 1990. Worked well trying to get up slopes into car parks at ski-resort hotels ;).

[@brownpig1]

Thanks sooo much for this video!!! I just pulled my codes and i got a #1 & #43 on my '93 5spd Accord so i'm gonna get those O2 sensors checked! I think i had this a few years ago and if i recall the guy said there was more than 1 - i'm not sure. But whatever the case...hopefully it's not expensive. Thanks so much!

[@moisesperdomo4852]

Keep up the great work man. Couldn't have down it without you. Bro.

[@jimecklein47]

Thanks Eric your videos have been very helpful while fixing up a 2003 CRV.

[@graybermann]

Mate, thank you so much.. I have an old '99 Honda CR-V and I did what you said. Saved me hundreds of pounds... Lots of error codes all at once is not right! Turns out it was just "Low voltage" and no real problems. Re-set it and good as new... Thanks again. From England.

[@comradedad]

graybermann I’ve got a 2000 CRV and wondering about the location of the male connector. Mind telling where you found yours?

[@1liltigerette]

I don't know how I ended up here, aside from maybe checking out a jeep for my daughter. But I want to say, you have an incredible voice...like radio voice. No kidding...Awesome, calm, soothing. lol...really. Anyhow, would like to tell you that its great you are taking the time to get this info out there to folks who may need it. Obviously quite a few from the numbers. So thanks. As a female, and after having my car stolen from a dirt bag a few years back, nice to see some good guy mechanics.

[@PunjabiSylhety]

Thanks Eric... This will really help me on my newly acquired 92 Honda Civic EX.

[@JPMBC-io4ts]

This was an awesome find. First because now I can check codes, but secondly I thought I had a stray connector which I hate. I found it when I recently changed the heater blower with failed brushes. Thanks for all the awesome Vids. JPM5 British Columbia, Canada

[@carlosz771]

Thanks for this! I replaced my MAP sensor today using these exact instructions without having to buy an expensive scanner.

[@brayanmartinez2923]

What code was it giving you bro ?

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

It's cool that you know how to do that, Eric. Some of the local auto parts stores here in Minneapolis and Saint Paul will do a code scan for free, but they also gave me and my friend Torleif a THREE PAGE printout of what the two trouble codes might mean! I figure they want people to buy one part after another, guessing what the trouble code means. On his 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan finding the trouble codes is easy. With the vehicle off, turn the key forward three times; trouble codes are displayed on the odoemeter and then it reads - Done. That is the only thing the Dodge engineers made easy with the Grand Caravan. It's been one problem after another with that thing. Whenever anyone asks me, "What's the most reliable brand of car?" I say, "Buy a Toyota."

[@togebeats5470]

I just learned how to do this the other day in my shop class. It's super awesome

[@darronc5928]

Eric youreare the best when it comes electrical...great job!

[@davidprice2861]

Eric, that is very useful information to know, I've already bookmarked it, good useful info like this is very rare indeed, hi from Australia and thanks..

[@Tunerdude94]

This was actually really helpful. Thank you Eric!

[@jjaa9735]

Awesome video dude. Made my repair very easy!

[@nikesoccer275]

Thank you very much!! Not necessarily something I need right now, but I'm sure I will in the future. Great references also. I don't mind watching dots and dashes, thats what you have to do with the modern bikes also. I'd rather do this than take it to the local autozone or whatever because they are a joke (at least the one's I've talked to)... Thanks again, great tip!!

[@3TNT3]

Eric, thank you so much for making this video! It is very much appreciated.

[@miriamvivo4279]

1995 honda odyssey abs ob1 got a 28. Now will try srs lite that is on. Yellow connector drivers side. Muchas gracias eric.

[@powerdrifter1]

Great Info !! Keep it up, Looking forward to your next video !!

[@toddfraisure1747]

Very cool info, thank you Code readers are so inexpensive nowadays. I got my Son one for a stocking stuffer for $47 from Amazon. Does the job and almost as much as mine that cost me $150. But my new neighbor has a professional one so I'm in fat city now. Still when you don't have one that is good info you put out there. I think I need to subscribe.

[@armandodemichele1420]

Thanks Eric, love your videos. Does this also give codes to TCS, and for transmission problems for my 2003 Honda Odyssey?

[@iamasmurf1122]

This was very helpfull , im in Australia working on a 1997 honda accord here the OBD2 port should have been behind the ashtray , however it wasnt so on right hand drives the blue connector is under the glovebox on the left hand side of the car , i bridged the connector read the codes , thankyou for your help

[@James54425]

you deff are a BIG help! best channel so far

[@leo6913]

Thanks a lot, you rock! thanks for all the useful tips!

[@philip.aocallaghan4602]

Eric, appreciate the video and information.

[@funkiwikid6106]

For New Zealand there's a big difference. The plug for bridging is a 2 pin plug similar to the one shown BUT first of all it's on the left side (passenger side for RH drive) and it's grey, not blue ! You will find it tucked behind the small plastic kick panel that's on the left side of your left foot if you're a seated passenger. You should be able to put your finger over the top of that panel and flick the wires out without having to take the panel off. From this point on, do exactly as the man in the video says.

[@CmdrGendoIkari]

The '87 CRX Si has the computer under one of the seats under the carpet (image in my memory says passenger side), which is where to look for the flashing LED. Just thought I'd throw that out there since I'm here to see how to do this on my buddy's late 90s Civic. Thanks Eric.

[@rodcurray9975]

Erick, this is really a huge help, thank you! I have a question about this, as you instructed to only switch to ON mode and not to crank.. How do I do this method if my Check Engine Light only turns on when my car is running already? Thanks!

[@4everinthe80s]

Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

[@destinyalvarez8246]

Worked great in my 99 integra! Thanks a lot!

[@narya211]

Very Helpful as always. Thank you

[@presinald]

Thanks for the helpful video, picking up a 2001 tomorrow. Never had a Honda but used to do the same type of thing on an ex's S10 from the late 80s. This might be silly but might just tape up an old guitar string to try this if a paper clip ends up too big lol.

[@alext8828]

Pretty thorough video. Good info.

[@AngeredKabar]

Just used a paperclip to diagnose a check engine light on my 95 Geo Prizm. Guy I bought it from told me he's had it come on several times for some minor issue with an oxygen sensor and it cost him $100 to have it diagnosed and reset. I did the same thing in my driveway in 5 minutes for the cost of a paper clip. :D

[@sadn89]

Excelente aporte!, Congrat!

[@drewb242]

I actually don't have a check engine light and decided to try this out for the hell of it. My check engine light stays solid on no blinking, however my SRS airbag light blinks repeatedly with no pattern. This is very useful by the way, thanks for the info.

[@ify.a7437]

Pls my Srs blinks too... Were you able to figure yours out..

[@gcnewd]

awesome! thanks.....I saved your website and will look at my truck see if they have this blue connector. Although not for my car, this was very instructive especially in regards to the fuse.

[@cherylcampos1117]

Thank you EricTheCarGuy!

[@jasonheadley9270]

Very informative video!

[@billsherman1261]

Fantastic Eric...Thank you..

[@automirr]

very good video! thank you for sharing! very useful!

[@asessins7634]

Again, excelent help tks Erick

[@jennilynarrivado4839]

thanks sir, very helpful video

[@KelvinThompsonJr]

Thanks! Very helpful. Here's a little tip I'd like to pass on: Instead of trying to read both codes plus my flashing D4 light on the fly; I recorded it with my camera phone then sat in my combatable chair and played back the video over and over to make sure I got all the codes right.

[@ify.a7437]

😂😂... I think that's what am going to do... Cos I have tried to count twice now and not too sure if I got it right.

[@Droveit]

Great info, thanks!!

[@Jademyheart]

Eric, your the best 👌👌👍👍

[@HWOZPRODUCTIONS]

great info 💥 you da man

[@JuliusBruno]

Thanks, Eric. I love what you do, man. Julius from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@bpiper122]

I agree with just getting a Scan Tool from Amazon. I bought one that adapts to USB and it works great! Hooked it up to my laptop, loaded codes, and cleared codes from laptop. No fuses to pull!

[@sensorsensor]

Great video. You are AMAZING !!

[@jorgecortez6421]

Supermarioblue64 great car you have there... i miss mine, also 88 legend coupe- manual transmition....loved it

[@catchmp82]

Great job. Thank you!

[@Yesh77777]

thanks for the tip. I used a paper clip. got the code and changed out a misfiring ignition coil. car runs smoothly. easy fix!

[@amats2181]

Thank you so much. Its a big help.

[@highoctane500]

Just done a UK 99 Honda CR-V with this method. The R/H/D UK cars blue plug is on the passenger side (left) footwell near the centre console. It has 2 plugs plugged into a blue plastic holder - one is the 2 pin plug and the other is a 3 pin plug. I used the 2 pin plug for SRS and ABS codes, and it worked fine (SRS codes wont cycle, it flashes each code once then stops. Turn ign off and on, it will start again) There is also an SRS reset plug in the fuse box (yellow square plug with 2 green wires)

[@CaprisunKID34]

Well made video ✌🏽

[@superb.3703]

This was awesome 👌🏾.....I actually found out for a 2002 honda civic you can jumper slots 4 and 9 on the OBD port for flash codes as well....I had 37 for my ABS, went to your website 😀 and found it but im still not sure which sensor this is the code: 37 - solenoid (short to body ground/short to wire) RL-IN What does RL-IN mean?

[@keithm9927]

@rachel smith, it is likely a transmission shift sensor/solenoid. I had the same thing recently on my 94 accord ex and that fixed it.

[@MrPaneel]

That's why my OBD2 scanner didn't respond, it is an OBD1 protocol. Thanks You Eric.

[@MinTrinidad]

On Point. Saved me from going to the dealers and paying $50 for a read out.

[@avitar420]

Cool stuff ! Ill remember this !

[@superexpressmat1566]

Thank you Very Much Erick !! :)

[@jorgeruiz4970]

Hey Eric. Could you help me with my 2001 Honda Odyssey. It shifting from first gear to second gear like sudently, what do you think? May be shifter fails. If you can please I appreciate it. Thanks

[@bunning63]

Had a 90 Vigor, RHD, so yeah the connector was on the left/passenger footwheel. Recall some years ago had the check light come on, put the paperclip across, read the code on the dash, off to the local selfhelp yard. Pulled the sensor, put it in all good for ten bucks! I was very pleased with myself at the time and the coin I saved, aaaah, simple times.

[@motosystemltd]

Great video :) on honda accord 1994 2.2 we got only flashing auto gearbox on bridged plug . 1 long 4 shorts so 14, but engine mil staying still. Symptoms engine stalls and not revs over 3500, probably we need get to ECU diode 😂

[@adamtlewis8340]

Great info bro. Thank you so much. Do you still have your Element?

[@turbonitroso7]

Good info! On acura legends, the connector is gray-colored.

[@richarddebideen9870]

kool thanks Eric I have a Honda da7 and has this same old type method for retrieving the codes,would try this and see wat happens

[@alexandercolon5425]

Thanks, Good video.

[@Mark1944089]

Good Job Eric...

[@LoudProudNPunk1]

"Don't you just love it when people use their cars as trash receptacles?" Thank you Mr. Eric, for reminding me to clean my car out! HAHAHA Anyways, I was wondering what that random blue connector behind the glove box in my '98 Civic was for!

[@noyellingkid123]

Yeah you should make a prelude one! Because i'm very bad at this stuff haha. Thanks a lot man your prelude is too clean haha

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

Wow! Thank you!

[@spelunkerd]

I hear that we are now "Viewer" rather than "Viewers", in the last couple of videos. For some reason, even though I almost always sit here alone while I watch your videos, I feel connected with the group. Just like you were giving a lecture, I think your audience is plural (grin). It's a kinda cool thing to be a part of a bigger community, in spite of the fact that diversity can be, ironically, a problem.

[@Damnvable]

Thank you very much, your vdo is helping alot

[@dannilaser16]

Great video. Question: would this procedure work for 2006 -2011 Honda Civic Eric? Thanks for a great informative video.

[@gdb5444]

I just use a paper clip to jump the connector, works every time.

[@MrFmccarty]

Hey Eric that was easy!

[@b20banthony909]

Your the king of kings on honda nd Integras

[@desmirage]

hi there - i have a 1994 honda accord wagon ex -- my check engine light recently came on -- watching your video and trying to determine if my connector will be on my non steering wheel side -- also wondering why the honda dealership charges well over $100 to do exactly what you're showing us all how to do. thank you so much for your help with this. p.s. no need to answer the honda dealership charge question. :)

[@zyplex1]

Thumbs up on another great video.

[@dudleyworks]

I have a 92 Honda & it works.. Code 9. Pulled & cleaned my distributor & it cleared my code

[@alexaljo2998]

luv it...,,its an input..thanks ..eric

[@GSXRedlined]

Nevermind I had a vtec ecu installed (p28) and I got a p06 ecu from a salvage yard. Worked like a charm and no more CEL! next up SRS replacement

[@Adamsgotgame]

Sick!! Thanks!!

[@rossflores1]

Thanks you for the info..

[@januarioqueiroz3122]

Thank you so much!

[@rb26dett32]

Hey, what kind of diagnostic software would you recommend for a small shop or DIY? Besides the OBD2 port scanner. I'm talking more about scopes and/or dealership worthy tools. Lately I've seen quite a few "cheap" tools coming out but I haven't bought any yet because I don't want to spend a whole bunch of money on something that may end up being a paper weight. Also, most are only good for one make which doesn't help when I'm working on anything from Honda's to Porsche's. Thanks.

[@adhirsilva5699]

Man you are the best ......

[@Ayeobe]

Mr Eric, the original PGM-FI ECU in the oldies, like the 3rd gen accord, is underthe drivers seat. That is the case in my car in particular, which is the 3rd gen accord EX-i/LX-i. I do recall the legend being under the passenger seat, though. Cool thing is, if you have an old OBD0 Honda and need to pull a code, theres likely a forum for you to ask the questions you need asked on.

[@mikeschmeee]

I do this exact same thing on my 97 Honda Prelude :)