P1298 code

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GREG PATRICK
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 200,000 MILES
I am trying to get my car to smog. No check engine light is on, but if you hook up scanner the P1298 code comes up. So I replaced it and still doing it, but if I turn the headlights on and scan it there is no codes. I am stumped I have replaced the ELD two times thinking the one I got was bad but same thing.
Friday, October 27th, 2017 AT 2:29 AM

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HARRY P
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P1298 should not keep the car from passing emissions. You also might try leaving the headlights on when you take it in for inspection. And a code does not necessarily just mean to change a part. What it really means is that there is a problem somewhere in that circuit and further diagnosis is needed. According to AllData, since the code goes away when you turn the headlights on, check the connections at a junction box located under the dash, passenger side. I am including a diagnostic flow chart from AllData in an image file. Hopefully this helps you out. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Friday, October 27th, 2017 AT 3:50 AM
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NEIL2002CIVIC
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.7L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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Hi I have a 2002 Honda Civic LX Coupe. I have a code P1298 for the electronic load detector. Honda says I need to replace the whole fuse box. Is there any way to replace it without buying the whole box? They do sell the part fo the 4dr Lx the part # is 38255-S5A-003. Why would they sell it for 1 and not the other?
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 AT 9:57 AM (Merged)
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JOHNNYT73
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Yes, you can purchase the ELD without buying the whole fuse box. I have replaced a few at my shop.
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 AT 9:57 AM (Merged)
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NEIL2002CIVIC
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Hi Johnny, thanks for the answer I need to explain in more detail yes it is replaceable on certain cars but mine itt seems the eld is built into the fuse box and not replaceable I checked by the vin1HGEM22662L063436 the dealer says it is built into the fuse box and not replaceable unless you tell me it is I may have to replace the whole box witch would suck to be me my 4dr shows the part for $25 the fuse box is $200 have you ever ran into this problem?My car is a 02 civic lx coupe btw there are no driveability issues no check engine light I hope this is enough info if not let me know thanks for your time neil
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 AT 9:57 AM (Merged)
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JOHNNYT73
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Check this video out and see it helps. The dealer did at one point require replacement of fuse box.

http://youtu.be/qYVWmQE5tDk
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 AT 9:57 AM (Merged)
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NEIL2002CIVIC
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Thanks I'll let you know how it goes once I get the part
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 AT 9:57 AM (Merged)
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JOHNNYT73
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Ok
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 AT 9:57 AM (Merged)
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NEIL2002CIVIC
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Hi I put the part in it worked great and code is gone now thanks for your help
neil
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 AT 9:57 AM (Merged)
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JOHNNYT73
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That's great to hear! Thanks for using 2carpros.
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