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jamminiii
Jul 7, 2009, 10:56 PM
1990 civic dx 1.5l, 4spd. Had #1 & #16 ERROR CODES! I replaced the #1 oxygen sensor and ran a can of BG Engine cleaner in a full tank of gas... car started and ran for a few days but now it won't start when it's hot outside. The starting issue has been happening for over 1 year, 1st replaced distributor and car started OK for 6 months then returned to it's old habits. Any idea of the "real problem"?

TxGreaseMonkey
Jul 8, 2009, 06:45 AM
Try replacing the PGMFI Main Relay. Cold solder joints may be separating, when it's hot outside. This could easily explain the Code 16.