b16a2 vtec not engaging......
01-19-2010, 10:29 AM
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Re: b16a2 vtec not engaging......
Just because it's the most commonly used ECU for swaps doesn't mean it has the correct maps in it. It's not mapped for a B16, and there isn't any way to argue that.. It may run passably, but I don't want my engines to run passably, I want them to run properly. D16 maps are not the same as B16 maps. It doesn't really matter what tons of people in the Honda world do; there are tons of people in the Honda world who are complete idiots and who try REALLY HARD to never do things the right way.
Get the ECU chipped with a P30 program (with the knock sensor disabled) at the bare minimum.
Get the ECU chipped with a P30 program (with the knock sensor disabled) at the bare minimum.
Understood and yes very true....but the argument for the sake of the ecu whether the user is using (p28,p30,p72 etc) is not the culprit more so the wiring. You and I know the fuel maps will not affect the functionality of vtec.
01-19-2010, 11:19 AM
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Re: b16a2 vtec not engaging......
I just found that my speed sensor on my tranny isnt bolted down! i can just pull it rite out. what do these things cost and would that affect the vtec?
01-20-2010, 05:20 AM
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Re: b16a2 vtec not engaging......
It will affect VTEC, yes. You shouldn't need a new one unless the one you have is damaged. Secure it properly (however it mounts) and see if it still works.
01-20-2010, 07:56 AM
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Re: b16a2 vtec not engaging......
let warm up for 10-15 min. see if it engages. if not check your vtec solenoid or your ecu. see if any wires are pulled out or anything.
01-20-2010, 08:35 AM
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Re: b16a2 vtec not engaging......
how hard is the solenoid to replace? my vtec isnt working either and i have a spare solenoid laying around. Do i need to replace the gasket thats on there or can i just swap them out with no problems. Is there a way to test the one that on there to make sure its good before i go swapping shit?
01-20-2010, 09:46 AM
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Re: b16a2 vtec not engaging......
Yes correct, but just because the OP has a 2000 civic si motor doesn't necessarily mean he has to use the original ecu. The P2T is obd2 and will look for the immobilizer function,secondary O2 sensor and others. Since the OP has a 95 civic chassis, it is not equipped with those functions and will throw a CEL.