"I checked, and the engine is there"
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I know it's just a meme, but an OBDII dongle
even a cheap $10 Bluetooth one
is super useful. You can read and reset the codes, and watch stats in real-time if so inclined.
My car doesn't have a reliable km/h gauge so I used an app to poll the speed of the car and show it up on my phone exactly in the way you described.
A GPS speedo would work too.
But it wouldn't be as cool
A device talking to satellites in space is less exciting than some wire going to the engine 🤔
Gps is a standard, anyone can do it. ODB2 is a mishmash of vendor spesific magic dust, and trap doors. It is impressive if you find a device that handles any car.
The basic ODB2 stuff -- which includes the speed readout -- is a standard mandated by the government. It's stuff like being able to talk to other modules over CANBUS that's manufacturer-specific.
Are we twins?
would be cool if we are
The Bluetooth ones are definitely not as good as the dedicated ones but 100% better than nothing.
It's vital to know your own shit.
Hi, could you explain why? What's so good about the dedicated ones?
They typically offer more features and info for even only a few dollars difference...
...and my Bluetooth one died after a couple months just plugged in... Never had a standalone one do that.
For older Hondas you can nab a Honda Interface Module for like $100. Installing the nutty pirated software is another fight entirely.
That's how a $50 problem becomes a $2000 problem
This is how my buddy blew the engine on his insight. It was burning oil so long that it melted the spark plugs. He could have had it fixed for free but he didn't know about it until that extension had ended.
I actually don't know what was wrong with it because he never let me take a look for him. I offered to have an engine delivered to my house and me and another friend could have slapped a used engine in.
He was hellbent on buying a new car so he traded it in.
A friend of mine had a very reliable car. Then he had to get new spark plugs and brake pads around the same time. He got tired of the car having "problems" so he got a...used mini cooper.
Used mini cooper LOL
At least he didn't buy a jeep
It's only $50 if you can do it yourself, don't value your time, and already have the tools.
Exactly. All the memes and stickers about letting the CEL stay on are funny, but if you don't know what code is triggering the light, you are gambling with your car, or even your safety. Seriously people, get a CEL checked out, and then decide if you feel it's worth fixing. Most auto parts stores, dealers, etc. will happily do it for you, often at no cost, but at least be an informed consumer instead of just hoping it will be okay.
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VW drivers call that a CEL, or “contains engine light.” As long as it’s lit you know your car still contains an engine.
Get a cheap OBD2 scanner. They cost like €5 for Bluetooth ones and will tell you what error codes you are getting. A lot of them are not serious, and would save you a lot of money.
Seconded. I was freaking out about a week ago. Turns out the gas cap had come unscrewed.
I'll have to remember this one.
My Honda check engine light came on and... it was a faulty check engine light bulb, got it replaced, no more check engine light
My Honda check engine light came on and... it was a faulty check engine light bulb, got it ~~replaced~~ removed , no more check engine light
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Bro is getting the most out of his 2006 Honda Civic. He'll be driving it up until the inevitable heat death of the universe.
2007 Accord and I need to replace the serpentine then it'll be running perfectly.
I checked; the engines still there. How do I turn the light off?
There is no light on the engine so don't worry about it.
You're welcome
Lmao. But in all seriousness taking it in right away or getting a code reader could mean the difference between a $100 fix and a $1200 fix
Having a 2000s Honda Civic is spending about 70% of your mileage running codes for sensors.
sensors
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The check other just tells you that your car still has an engine. What you REALLY don't want to see is that light randomly disappearing. At that point your car no longer cares about the engine and will get rid of it.
Got about another 85,000 miles before having to think about it again
In all seriousness, keep up on car maintenance. It's cheaper in the long run that way. And if your CEL ever flashes, get that checked out ASAP. That means there is a much bigger problem such as a misfire or a fueling issue. Both of those could melt or clog your catalytic converters. Those things are big money.
And if your CEL ever flashes, get that checked out ASAP. That means there is a much bigger problem such as a misfire or a fueling issue.
And if you get an oil warning light, pull over and shut the car off immediately (as in, within seconds) or else you'll need a new engine.
Seriously. I used to work at a car dealership's service department. One of the technicians was assigned a lady who didn't have any oil in her car because of some issue. The warranty was going to cover the repair. He told her to have the car towed in. But, no, she was able to get the car started, so she decided to drive it in. The car died in the service lane as we were about to check it in. The warranty wasn't going to cover a fried engine that was her fault.
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As long as one's bank account balance is lower than one's IQ, the check engine light will never be anything more than a suggestion.
Drove the same Jeep for 13 years, the check engine light was on for at least 10. Oxygen sensors are bullshit.
Man, I drive an older German car, and they take their warning lights seriously. Like if you're driving to the hospital and the gas light comes on, you're stopping for gas.
I hope OOP drives a pre-2000s Honda because that's entirely untrue for anything made in the last few decades
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When I got it on my 2018 Civic last year, it turned out that rats had crawled up to the engine compartment and chewed of a cylinder cable.
I still managed to drive to work and to the car repair shop - albeit on low gears.
I feel this is also true for toyotas.
Someone once told me "FORD = Fix Or Replace Daily". Never owned a Ford but still think it's funny.
Also "Found on road, dead", and "first on race day".
Fiat has "Fix it again, Tony".
There's an extremely racist one for Pontiac.
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