I had to leave a $170.00 deposit at Auto Zone so I could borrow a diagnostic computer. The idle needed to be adjusted due to the fuel pump. Now no CEL . I'm gonna keep the diagnostic computer til next weekend incase I get another CEL when I install the turbo . Thanks for the replies.

 

for $170. just keep the diagnostic computer. heh

to read the cel codes on an OBD2 civic there's a small blue clip up near the heater fan above the passenger side kick panel (you shouldn't have to remove the panel to access it. It's quite apparent because it's very blue. just short it somehow (paperclip or small piece of wire) turn the ignition on (don't start the car) and count the number of times the cel blinks

 

long blink=10 short blink=1...there will be a long pause between codes. the blue plug may be pushed into a rubber insulator above the pass side kickpanel. take the code reader back and get your $$ and buy a manual so that you have the error codes listed and can figure out other things as they happen.

 

Hell no!!!
At least the Autozones here in FL will come out and check the codes for you, for free. You don't want to rent the machine, you want for them to come out and test it for you. I've done it before, they tell you exaclty what code it is and erase it for you.

 

I live in Miami, Florida & I had to rent the machine. I get the complete deposit back when I return it, so it's no biggy. All I had to do to erase it was disconnect negative battery terminal for 20 seconds & then reconect it. That scanner is easy as crap to use too.