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1999 HONDA CIVIC
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HUS.TEST
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I have a honda civic 1999. the check engine light is on when I reset the ECM and turn the car again It reapers. Please can I know what is the problem. This is what I get "ECM initial check Failure"
Jan 3, 2011 at 11:06 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That sounds like a bad ECM but would need to be tested further to confirm.
Jan 4, 2011 at 3:18 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Plug in a scan tool and see if it can communicate with the ECM. If yes, check if any trouble codes are present.
Jan 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM
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