AboutGary J. Meyer II Expertise The types of questions I can answer would be related to Honda automobile diagnosis and repair procedures. I can't diagnose every car via email because some tests just require a good old fashion road test.
Experience I am a Honda automobile technician with twenty years of new car dealership experience. My first few years as a Honda tech date back to when Honda cars were still offered in carburated models. In the last few years, I've been exposed to the integration of hybrid powered cars, the Natural Gas powered GX Civic, and electronic features ranging from voice activated GPS navigation to power sliding doors. I have been certified as an ASE Master Technician and passed the L1 Advanced Engine Performance test in 2000. I opened my own independent import repair shop specializing in but not limited to Honda automobiles in 2008. Operating my own shop has re-energized my enthusiasm for automobiles.
Publications a few articles www.articlesbase.com, advertisement in East Coast Ink Magazine Spring 2009 and Fall 2009
Education/Credentials ASE Certification, attending American Honda's training center and web based training American Honda provided, New car dealership management training
Awards and Honors 3 time Honda Top Tech finalist, achieved Honda Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Level Training status,achieved a training level of 99 percent of all current American Honda Traning center Modules and self study proformance modules in 1999, Re-certified ASE Master technician, L1 Advanced engine performance ASE certification
Jenny, There are a few methods for clearing the codes from your car's ECU (engine control unit)since it is a 5 speed model.
The first method for clearing engine codes is with a scanner using OBDII generic software. Simply locate the 16 pin data link connector near the hood release handle on your car. The scanner can be prompted to clear stored codes with communication through this connector. Several of my customers tell me Autozone parts stores will read or clear codes at no charge.
Another way to clear the memory on your car's ECU is by disconnecting the car battery. Leave the negative side battery cable disconnected for several minutes then reconnect the terminal. This will clear the codes but it will also clear the car's "idle-learn". To re-learn the idle just start the car and allow it to idle with no loads (a/c off, radio off) until the radiator fans cycle two times. It has been my experience that the 5 speeds idle learn procedure can take as long as 15 to 20 minutes.
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