check engine light

ok this morning my check engine light came on my trans is still slipping i got a new one but i have to install it but now the check engine light came on and it goes out when it is lite up its yellow and it will also light orange color it wont start when the light is on but does when its not lite idont have enough money for a dioagnostic tool so where is the jumper on a 1989 honda prelude 2.0 si so i can read light patturns it may be the reason my trans is acting up and i hope it is please help:rofl:

also what do the color codes mean i dont want to drive in because its not safe and its my only car so i need help

there is no jumper on a 89 you have to look at the ecu it has a blinking light and count the blinks but it only blinks when the cel comes on i believe its under your driverside seat you will see a red light and the only way you can see it is from the back seat floorboard