Checking ECU trouble codes.

[MrOldLude]

Okay, I'm not an accord owner, but I'm researching this for the sake of my brother. (I searched the FAQ but I didn't see any topics that address my issues)

His 87 lxi occassionally throws a check engine light. When (even though it's rare) that my Prelude throws a check-engine, I can go into the passenger footwell, remove the floormat, pull down a little flap, and count the blinks that are emitted by the ECU. A very clever way to do it. I went over to my brother's car and look in the same place...nothing. No flap.

My question is did honda include a way to check trouble codes on this model of car? Or is the only option taking it into some shop who has a tester?

Thanks guys.

[flamed89]

ECU is under driver's seat i believe. someone correct me if i'm wrong!

[88LXi68]

under the driver seat is the ECU and the little flap with the LED light is there.

[MrOldLude]

Sweet thanks. Now I know.

[anchovies]

"FLAP"..thank you. That's the word I'm always looking for when ppl ask about checking the ECU. I always end up with "window" instead :D

[ACCORD EX]

yeah me too i always used a little window ! :D :lol

MIKE

[Sean]

i use peoplepupiloptime. but then again to fix that they will have to go in through your rectum.