When the light comes on, your car has stored a trouble code. I would have the codes extracted(PEP BOYS/AUTO ZONE) to determine the problem.Sometimes it can be minor, but there can be 30+ different codes.
That depends on what the failure is. It could.
The Check Engine Light comes on when the ECU detects a problem with the emissions system.
You check engine light is signaling to you that there is something wrong with you car. You should have your car looked at by a professional.
If the check engine light comes on in a car, it is important to find out why. There is a scanner that can be bought that will tell the person what is wrong, or they can take their car to an auto shop.
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If it does not come back on then forget it. If it comes back on and stays on have it looked at by a professional.
Yes, the 1997 Honda Accord is an interference engine. You MUST change the cam belt every 105,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes first. Also replace the water pump at the same time.
6 months or 3,000 miles. Whichever comes first.
The cam belt must be replace on the 1987 Honda Accord every 60,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes first. Warning: This is an interference engine.
I need to know if there is a yellow engine light or red engine light. Could it be timer chain or timer belt?
The problem could be many things. With the check engine light coming on, it could be an internal issue in the engine, or broken engine mounts causing the vibrations. The shaking could also be caused by a separate issue from the engine, including a loose tire, or an out of balance tire, or bad suspension.
Negative. The motor mounts are for a 2.2L engine only, so a K20A will not be a direct drop-in. If you are interested in doing motor swaps on a 1991 Accord, the best choice is an H22A, which comes from a 2000 Honda Prelude Type SH, but rewiring from OBDI to OBDII is a major pain. Check out www.cb7tuner.com for information on performance modification for the 4th generation Accords, which are 1990 to 1993.