in serious trouble and service
A steady glow typically means something less serious but a flashing check engine light indicates that your vehicle’s engine is in serious trouble and service is needed immediately. If your check engine light is flashing in your Honda Pilot, we highly recommend not to drive the vehicle and schedule Honda service today.
How do you reset the check engine light on a Honda Pilot?
Turn the ignition key to the “II” position and wait for the light to stop flashing on the reset tool. This will reset the electronic control unit, or ECU, and turn the check engine light off.
What should I do if my Honda check engine light comes on?
You also don’t need to buy parts or materials for this task, and the process takes just minutes to complete. But if the light comes on again, visit your local Honda’s dealership service department to have it taken care of. Turn on the ignition, and then check if the check engine light (CEL) is steady or flashing.
What does it mean when your check engine light is flashing?
Turn on the ignition, and then check if the check engine light (CEL) is steady or flashing. 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. On the other hand, a flashing light typically indicates a misfire in the ignition system.
Why does my check engine light come on when my windshield leaks?
If a leaky windshield drips water on an ECU (Engine Control Unit) fuse box or any other control unit, this will cause an ECU failure and your “check engine” light will come on. Water is very damaging to all electronic devices (just drop your smartphone in water and see what happens).
How do you check a check engine light with a jumper plug?
Jumper plug with stripped wire. Turn on the ignition switch without starting the engine. The check engine light will flash as normal. Count the number of flashes to determine the applicable CEL code (trouble code). A long flash (or approximately one second) equals 10. A short code (or approximately half a second) equals one.
