Computer PGM-FI Reset

Djevans4 · 11th January 2008, 11:57

Hello, this is my first post and I'm hoping that someone can help!

I've just fitted a towbar (single electrics) and was feeling rather pleased but that was short-lived because on starting the car the "PGM-FI" "Check System" warning light is on and won't go off!

I'd like to avoid a trip to the dealer and wonder if anyone can advise on how to reset?

The handbook suggests starting and stopping the engine a few times but that does not work. I guess something was triggered while connecting the electrics.

Any advice? (Apart from that I should have paid up and taken it the dealer in the first place!)

Foggy69 · 11th January 2008, 12:30

Not wishing to doubt your skills, but is the towbar wired correctly, properly earthed etc. Did you disconnect the battery when connecting up the wiring.

I am not sure, but maybe disconnecting the battery for a while might reset the fault.

Or you might try this
Read (and clear) diagnostic error codes with no special tools

Djevans4 · 11th January 2008, 13:26

Thanks for that. I'll try disconnecting the battery before scrunching up the aluminium foil. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm having doubts myself about my electrical skills although I've not had any problems before!

hondatech · 11th January 2008, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Djevans4

Hello, this is my first post and I'm hoping that someone can help!

I've just fitted a towbar (single electrics) and was feeling rather pleased but that was short-lived because on starting the car the "PGM-FI" "Check System" warning light is on and won't go off!

I'd like to avoid a trip to the dealer and wonder if anyone can advise on how to reset?

The handbook suggests starting and stopping the engine a few times but that does not work. I guess something was triggered while connecting the electrics.

Any advice? (Apart from that I should have paid up and taken it the dealer in the first place!)

hope you fitted the correct type of wiring relays for your car to avoid damaging the multiplex wiring system or have you just popped it on using `BODGE LOCKS` ?

Djevans4 · 12th January 2008, 10:10

It's not a "bodge" job. All the correct parts used as advised by the professionals.

Djevans4 · 12th January 2008, 10:15

I've tried the link above to "Read and clear Error codes" but no errors apppear ("DTC NO") and disconnectng the battery hasn't worked. Looks like a trip to the dealer afterall!

rockingh · 1st June 2008, 09:44

Hi Dj
I wondered whether you resolved your problem with the warning light and please see my other post Tow Bar Wiring Help please
Any help much appreciated
Chris

11th January 2008, 11:57	#1 (permalink)
Djevans4 Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Wrexham, UK Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PGM-FI Reset Hello, this is my first post and I'm hoping that someone can help! I've just fitted a towbar (single electrics) and was feeling rather pleased but that was short-lived because on starting the car the "PGM-FI" "Check System" warning light is on and won't go off! I'd like to avoid a trip to the dealer and wonder if anyone can advise on how to reset? The handbook suggests starting and stopping the engine a few times but that does not work. I guess something was triggered while connecting the electrics. Any advice? (Apart from that I should have paid up and taken it the dealer in the first place!)

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11th January 2008, 12:30	#2 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Not wishing to doubt your skills, but is the towbar wired correctly, properly earthed etc. Did you disconnect the battery when connecting up the wiring. I am not sure, but maybe disconnecting the battery for a while might reset the fault. Or you might try this Read (and clear) diagnostic error codes with no special tools

11th January 2008, 13:26	#3 (permalink)
Djevans4 Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Wrexham, UK Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that. I'll try disconnecting the battery before scrunching up the aluminium foil. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm having doubts myself about my electrical skills although I've not had any problems before!

12th January 2008, 10:10	#5 (permalink)
Djevans4 Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Wrexham, UK Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's not a "bodge" job. All the correct parts used as advised by the professionals.

12th January 2008, 10:15	#6 (permalink)
Djevans4 Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Wrexham, UK Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've tried the link above to "Read and clear Error codes" but no errors apppear ("DTC NO") and disconnectng the battery hasn't worked. Looks like a trip to the dealer afterall!

1st June 2008, 09:44	#7 (permalink)
rockingh Valve Cap Join Date: 30th May 2008 Location: kings lynn Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Dj I wondered whether you resolved your problem with the warning light and please see my other post Tow Bar Wiring Help please Any help much appreciated Chris