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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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replace your thermostat asap. your engine is not running at optimal temp., so yes, that will affect gas mileage. it doesn't hurt to replace the cap and rotor either. if they're sufficiently worn, your spark will likely not be as strong, leading to less than ideal combustion.

bad o2 sensor can affect things as well. see about getting that fixed.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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How is the ECU reset?
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ED9man
How is the ECU reset?
For a CRX or 3rd Gen Integra.

For 98+ Integras

-Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the BACK UP (RADIO)(7.5A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box for 10 seconds. Be sure to have the code for the radio if you still have the factory unit.

Team Integra ECU reset article
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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your cat can be bad
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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also maybe a better airfilter will help
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 03:28 AM
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If my cat were bad, wouldn't I be able to tell? I thought it was supposed to smell like sulfur when your cat goes out or something...Also, my Intake Air Temp Sensor has been broken off ever since I bought the car. Could this be a big contributing factor too?
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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well it could be clogged
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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There are check engine light codes for both the cataytic converter and intake air temperature sensor. If there was something wrong with either of them I would hope that the ECU would figure that out and throw a CEL.
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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i dont think it would if it was clogged, get a pen and tap the cat and see what you hear
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Right now, I'm just throwing codes for my O2 sensor and IAT sensor...
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