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Locating the data link connector

Need help locating the data link connector in order to find out why the check engine light is on. Thanks.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    there is a 2pin connector under the glove box. it might be pluged into a holder

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In most honda cars the data link is in one of 2 places. If the car has a ash tray look behind it, if not the small storage space at bottom of center console has a rubber flap at the back that must be removed. Or on the passenger side of the hump there is a removable peice of carpet.

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