How can i check engine failure codes myself?

[GeeZuzz]

The "Check engine soon" light turned on yesterday, and i can't find any place that can read the failure code (Eclipse is not sold in my country).

So is there any equipment available that lets me read this myself? How much would that cost approximately?

 

[DsM KiD4]

you need an OBD 2 code reader. it stands for ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS. since your car is made after 1995 it is equipped with an OBD 2 ecu. heres a link of what you need ( http://www.autobarn.net/eqobdiicodre.html ) plug the code reader into the ecu underneath the steering column. once you get the code you can post it on here and we can help you with what problem you might have.

 

[silvercoupe97]

You may be able to do the "key dance", Gee.

95-98 Eclipse (Non-Turbo) Retrieval Without Scan Tool

1. Cycle the ignition key On-Off-On-Off-On within 5 seconds.



2. Count the number of times the malfunction indicator lamp (check engine lamp) on the instrument panel flashes on and off. The number of flashes represents the trouble code. There is a slight pause between the flashes representing the first and second digits of the code. Longer pauses (approx. 4 seconds) separate individual trouble codes.
3. Repair the malfunction while referring to the inspection chart for diagnostic trouble codes.
4. After disconnecting the battery cable from the battery (-) terminal for 10 seconds or more, reconnect the cable.
5. Start the engine and run it at idle for about 15 minutes after the engine has warmed up.

MPFI
95-98 Eclipse (Non-Turbo)
Check Engine/Light Scan Tool
11 Intermittent Loss Of Crankshaft Position Sensor.
11 Misfire Adaptive Numerator at Limit.
11 No Crankshaft Reference Signal at PCM.
11 Timing Belt Skipped 1 Tooth or More.
13 No Change In Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) From Start To Run.
14 5-Volt Supply Output Too Low.
14 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Voltage Too High.
14 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Voltage Too Low.
14 No 5 Volts To Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor.
15 No Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal.
16 Knock Sensor No. 1 Circuit.
17 Closed Loop Temperature Not Reached.
17 Engine Is Cold Too Long.
21 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Failure.
21 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Shorted To Voltage.
21 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Stays at Center.
21 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Stays at Center.
21 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Voltage Grounded.
21 Slow Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit during Catalyst Monitor.
21 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Failure.
21 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Response.
21 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Shorted To B+.
21 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Stays at Center.
21 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Voltage Grounded.
22 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Voltage High.
22 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Voltage Low.
23 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Voltage High.
23 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Voltage Low.
24 No 5 Volts To Throttle Position Sensor.
24 Throttle Position Sensor Voltage Disagrees With Manifold Absolute Pressure.
24 Throttle Position Sensor Voltage High.
24 Throttle Position Sensor Voltage Low.
25 Idle Air Control Motor Circuits.
25 Target Idle Not Reached (plus or minus 200 RPM).
27 Injector No. 1 Control Circuit.
27 Injector No. 2 Control Circuit.
27 Injector No. 3 Control Circuit.
27 Injector No. 4 Control Circuit.
31 EVAP Leak Monitor Pinched Hose found.
31 EVAP Purge Flow Monitor Failure.
31 EVAP Solenoid Circuit.
31 EVAP Solenoid Switch or Mechanical Fault.
31 EVAP System Large Leak.
31 EVAP System Small Leak.
31 EVAP Vent Solenoid Circuit.
31 Engine Coolant Temp sensor voltage too high.
32 EGR Solenoid Circuit.
32 EGR System Failure.
33 A/C Clutch Relay Circuit.
35 High Speed Fan Control Relay Circuit.
35 High Speed Radiator Fan Relay Circuit.
35 Low Speed Fan Control Relay Circuit.
36 PAIR Solenoid Circuit - M/T.
36 Too Little or Too Much Secondary Air.
37 Park/Neutral Position Switch Failure.
41 Alternator Field Not Switching Properly.
42 Fuel Level Sensing Unit Voltage Too High.
42 Fuel Level Sensing Unit Voltage Too Low.
42 Fuel Level Unit No Change Over Miles.
42 Fuel Pump Relay Control Circuit.
42 MFI (ASID) Relay Control Circuit.
42 No MFI (ASD) Relay Output Voltage at PCM.
43 Cylinder No. 1 Misfire.
43 Cylinder No. 2 Misfire.
43 Cylinder No. 3 Misfire.
43 Cylinder No. 4 Misfire.
43 Ignition Coil No. 1 Primary Circuit.
43 Ignition Coil No. 2 Primary Circuit.
43 Multiple Cylinder Misfire.
44 Battery Temperature Sensor Voltage Too High.
44 Battery Temperature Sensor Voltage Too Low.
44 Battery Temperature Voltage out of limit.
45 EATX Controller Trouble Code Present.
46 Charging System Voltage Too High.
47 Charging System Voltage Too Low.
51 Fuel System Lean.
52 Fuel System Rich.
53 Internal Controller Failure.
53 PCM Failure - Serial Peripheral Interface Communications.
54 No Cam Signal at PCM.
61 BARO Pressure Out Of Range.
62 PCM Failure - Service Reminder Indicator Mile Not Stored.
63 PCM Failure - EEPROM Write Denied.
64 Catalytic Converter Efficiency Failure.
65 Power Steering Pressure Switch Failure.
66 No CCD Messages From TCM - A/T.

Courtesy of the archives... http://web.archive.org/web/20050209033649/www.turboeclipse.com/cels.htm

 

[GeeZuzz]

Thanks a lot both of you.
I'll try the key-trick later, and if it doesn't work i'll buy the OBD 2 code reader. Could come handy later anyway, and i would not get surpriced if a visit at the mechanic would cost the same. If there's any reason a "standard" "OBD 2 code reader" would not fit on my 98 Eclipse GS A/T, please let me know.

 

[GeeZuzz]

The key-trick didn't work.
As far as i understood, the light was supposed to start indicating, after i switched to on last time. But there's no flashing at all - it just turns off like the other lights after some seconds.

 

[luv2rallye]

Well you probably don't have any codes to report then. Try disconnecting the battery for 60 seconds (first record your radio stations to put back in). You should then get a 12, 55 codes with the key dance.

 

[silvercoupe97]

Well, I figured as much the only 98s that work with the keydance are the ones built in 97 but for the 98 year. Typically the keydance is for the 95-97s. It was worth a try though.
Good news is that you can take your car to autozone and have them check it for you for free and 96+ cars are OBDII compliant. You can also rent them and then scan your car.

 

[1gDSM4g63]

I know about the code in the CEL gives, but I current have the CEL but it doesn't gave anyone and it's a major issue. The car heat up within two mins., wideband readings are erratic w/ insanely adjusted safc correction points, no boost, stutter and die at 3500+ rpm.