98 accord : steering wheel gets stuck

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you can rent the obd code reader from autozone still. this just means you have to check it yourself its not hard the only thing is it costs $100 to rent and then theres a $9 charge that they keep the $100 is refunded when you return it i often just do it in their parking lot.

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I have a V4, not V6. Thanks for the inputs still.

I will try to rent the code reader as suggested.

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Bringing this old thread back to life

Just to recap, the CEL in my 98 accord had come on about 9-10 months ago. I could not get the code read at that time, but was told by a friend to take out and then place back a 7.5 A fuse, in order to turn the check engine light off, which I did.

I do keep getting the CEL back after every 3-4 months still. Today, I had the code read at an Autozone (in Texas, not in CA), and it was P1164, meaning a faulty O2 sensor.

I will try to have it replaced. Until I do that, would it have an impact only the mileage I get, or are there any other potential drawbacks as well ?

Also, I need to get the car registered in TX, and it seems the registration process in TX requires a car inspection as well, which includes an emissions test. Am I likely to fail the test if I do not replace the O2 sensor ?

Appreciate all the help! Thanks.