how do i check the codes

[angels7113]

everyone tells me to check the codes but i dont know how. i have a 89 hatch with a b16a.

[travagliante]

Do you have a CEL(check engine light) on in your gauge cluster? If you do go to the passangers side of the car and pull up the carpet. You will see a goldish copperish color metal plate. In the middle there is a hole in it. Turn your key to ACC. Then count the blinks. If there is more than one it will have a pause between them, and then the codes will repeat! Then check the FAQ at the top of the forum and the code corresponds to a certain error/problem!

[D16z6-T]

turn on the eignition to the on position and then pull up your rug on the passenger side and there should be a light on the front and if u get the codes u can tell whats wron by how many times the light flashes.

[jdmrexboy]

do u know how many times its blinking and ifso who put ur engine in and does it throw check engine lite does it drive good could u give some more symptoms beside people say check ur codes?

[travagliante]

well i really cant understand your english. but when you "check your code" those little blinking lights mean a PROBLEM. Each "code" says somethings wrong. And then you go to the part on the engine and fix it.

For Example: Lets say i have a code 4, 4 flashes! Its the Crank angle sensor. Go to the car and find the sensor, located in disributor and go from there. see if the sensors bad or wiring!

[angels7113]

my car has minor idling problems from time to time and the check engine light comes on when i leave it in 3 4 or 5th gear and let the rpms wind down to low rpms with out pressing the clutch