Your car has OBD II (On Board Diagnostics II). You need a scanning device to read the codes. You can purchase an inexpensive code reader from your local auto parts store for under $100 or simply ask the auto parts store to read the codes for you, they provide this service for zip if you purchase the parts needed to repair from them.
Answering "How can you diagnose a 1998 Honda accord without an OBD scanner?"
You can go to some off the auto parts stores such as Autozone and they can pull codes and tell you what the problem could be.
You will need a diagnostic scanner to retrieve the codes.
A 1998 uses OBD-II - you will need to use a newer scanner. Eric You can purchase a code scanner from any of the DIY auto parts stores. They include the instruction book and a list of codes.
With an OBD2 scanner.
You need a OBD2 scanner/code reader to get stored codes and to erase them
There are pages and pages of codes, have it checked by a scanner and then diagnosed from there.
No. Not like pre-1996/Use an OBDII scanner
HAVE AN AUTO STORE OR SHOP HOOK UP THE OBD2 SCANNER TO SEE WHAT CODES ARE
Instead of an OBD2 Try the older type OBD reader. Your reader is probably for newer vehicles.
The 1998 Buick LeSabre solenoid can be found on the firewall in the engine compartment. There will be three solenoids on the firewall.
You can if it's not newer then a 1998 model. If it's newer then a 98 then you will need a engine scanner to do that.