d15a3 to d16a1 motor and tranny swap ?s
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d15a3 to d16a1 motor and tranny swap ?s
I have a problem with keeping it running, i wired the fuel pump to run constantly, motor runs strong for 1 to 2 seconds then dies, i pulled another computer and wiring harness from a 89 rs automatic does the same thing runs then dies, but it starts every time. I have replaced everything but the distributor and the exhaust cam sensor. the previous ecu and wiring from the 5 speed had a shorted fan relay, computer threw code 20 for electrical load, replaced with different wiring and ecu from auto gives code 19 for lock up control solenoid valve(automatic transaxle vehicals only) is it possible for the motor to run fine with a code 19 and with the automatic ecu? anythoughts
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Did you wire a complete pre-OBD to OBD-0 conversion?
You really need to get a manual trans computer in there.
Do you have a complete 88-89 parts car? Forget any sensors?
You really need to get a manual trans computer in there.
Do you have a complete 88-89 parts car? Forget any sensors?
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Originally Posted by Kai
Did you wire a complete pre-OBD to OBD-0 conversion?
You really need to get a manual trans computer in there.
Do you have a complete 88-89 parts car? Forget any sensors?
You really need to get a manual trans computer in there.
Do you have a complete 88-89 parts car? Forget any sensors?
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Originally Posted by compfreak2002
the motor isnt obdO, werent they released in 92 this is an 89?
Originally Posted by compfreak2002
if the distributor is installed with 180 degress out of time would this cause it to run and shut down?
Are there any plugs you left unconnected?
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Originally Posted by Kai
OBD-1 came out in '92. Everything 88-91 is OBD-0, 87 and older is pre-OBD. The change from vacuum advance distributors to electronic happened in the '88 OBD-0 update, so the 86-87 D16A1 has a vac advance. That's one of the reasons they are much easier to swap then the 88-89 mess.You shouldn't be able to install it 180* out. Take it off and you'll see it only indexes one way.
Are there any plugs you left unconnected?
Are there any plugs you left unconnected?
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I'm not sure about the code display, it's always good habit to fix any existing codes anyway.
I don't know how the conversion would be done to bring an OBD-o engine down to a pre-OBD, either. Thinking about it, it should only be the distributor, but you'll have to look around for plug differences.
Do you have a multimeter to check the ignition components?
I don't know how the conversion would be done to bring an OBD-o engine down to a pre-OBD, either. Thinking about it, it should only be the distributor, but you'll have to look around for plug differences.
Do you have a multimeter to check the ignition components?
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Originally Posted by Kai
I'm not sure about the code display, it's always good habit to fix any existing codes anyway.
I don't know how the conversion would be done to bring an OBD-o engine down to a pre-OBD, either. Thinking about it, it should only be the distributor, but you'll have to look around for plug differences.
Do you have a multimeter to check the ignition components?
I don't know how the conversion would be done to bring an OBD-o engine down to a pre-OBD, either. Thinking about it, it should only be the distributor, but you'll have to look around for plug differences.
Do you have a multimeter to check the ignition components?
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Originally Posted by compfreak2002
apperently hondas have a famous problem with there distributors
Glad to hear you worked it out.