1998 Honda Accord Check Engine Light

Tiny
TRINAJOSEPH
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  • 1998 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 211,100 MILES
I brought the car to the honda dealership to have it checked out but I don'tunderstand all the codes. I know need a catalytic converter & a tune -up. I've never gotten a fuel injection. What should I get done first the catalytic converter or the tune -up? Is it expensive to replace the P0401 EGR? What does P0302, P0303, P0304, P1259?
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 AT 1:58 PM

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Tiny
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Do the tune-up first before replacing your converter. This is because if your engine isn't tuned up the un-burnt fuel can ruin your bran new catalytic converter.

Those codes (p302, p0303, etc) are all mis-fire codes. Meaning a cylinder isn't firing properly (must likely caused by a foul spark plug or wire)
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
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Is that the reason why the car is shutting off while I'm driving? When should I get the fuel injection?
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010 AT 8:27 PM
Tiny
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IS THAT THE REASON WHY THE CAR IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING?
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010 AT 8:31 PM

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