Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Retrieving Codes
Turn ignition off. Connect Honda PGM tester or OBD-II scan tool to 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) located behind ashtray in center console. Turn ignition on. If using Honda PGM tester, follow tester prompts. Diagnostic trouble code tests are not needed. If using scan tool, check for and note any DTCs. Also check for and note Freeze Frame Data. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION and proceed to appropriate DTC testing.
Codes can also be accessed by using MIL. Connect SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100 ) to 2-pin service check connector. Service check connector is located under passenger side of instrument panel. See Fig 1. Turn ignition on. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be indicated by a series of long and short flashes of MIL. The number of long flashes indicates number in tens column. The number of short flashes indicates number in ones column. For example, 4 long flashes followed by 3 short flashes would indicate DTC 43. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION and proceed to appropriate DTC testing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.