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Check engine light on 2008 honda accord.
A steady light typically indicates a problem with the vehicle s computer system such as a sensor that is not delivering or receiving the correct data needed.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
A steady check engine light means there is a present issue.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
Step 1 examine the check engine light on the dash.
Average repair cost is 2 000 at 127 050 miles.
A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2008 honda accord.
In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light.
Turn on the ignition and then check if the check engine light cel is steady or flashing.
What may be wrong.
If your honda check engine light stays on after you start the engine it means the on board diagnostic obd system has detected a problem with the engine transmission or the emission system.
My honda won t accelerate past 25 mph.
The check engine light came on in my 2005 honda accord.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
There are a lot of things that can cause the check engine light to come on.
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Replaced the battery and the starter about a month or two ago and had no problems until now.
The 2008 honda accord has 6 problems reported for check engine light on.
The check engine light came on and the code reader said p0339 crankshaft position sensor was interrupted.
Some common issues are o2 sensors evaporative emissions leaks a loose gas cap a misfire spark plugs low coolant etc.