Tribule
Mar 3, 2009, 09:31 AM
My 1990 honda civic keeps reading code 6 when it warms to working temp. it only started a few days ago and only happens sometimes. But when It does happed if I park my car and turn it off it won't start again until I let it cool down. Once it is started it runs no problem.
If anyone can help the would be great.
Thanks.
Ryan
TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 3, 2009, 09:38 AM
Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor, which affects fuel injector pulse width. The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependent resistor (thermistor), whose resistance decreases as the engine coolant temperature increases. It provides a richer mixture when cold, leaner mixture when hot. They become corroded, due to not changing the coolant frequently enough, flood the engine, and waste a tremendous amount of fuel.
It's located under the distributor. Easy job to fix. Remove old one, screw in new one.