Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
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Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
As it's titled, I'm having problems starting this car. It had been sitting for a few yrs. I just got it 2 days ago. It is running on stock hf ecu I believe w/an Apexi VAFC. When I got it, the VAFC was not working and fuel pump was not pumping. So yesterday, I got the VAFC working and put a new fuel pump in it. So, now it's getting fuel pressure. But no start still. Starter turns(it cranks) but no start. Doesn't even act like it wants to fire. I sprayed a little starter fluid in the throttle body and still only the starter is turning. So, question......if starter fluid doesn't even make the engine kick for a second, it's not getting spark right?
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Brad
Please respond if you have ANY idea or opinion.
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Brad
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Re: Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
For obd-0 B16 (PWO or PR3) the correct Distributor is #TD-22.
This part is difficult to find and expensive so just get a 90 Integra Distributor #TD-23 and cut off one of the legs.
Cut as shown. It is easier than you think, cast aluminum is not that hard. I grinded mine off in a bench grinder in 3 min.
This part is difficult to find and expensive so just get a 90 Integra Distributor #TD-23 and cut off one of the legs.
Cut as shown. It is easier than you think, cast aluminum is not that hard. I grinded mine off in a bench grinder in 3 min.
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Re: Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
thats the right ecu... check the distributor make sure its obd0 vtec for b16a... also check your ground... check your fuses... make sure all the sensors are added like knock sensor and your vtec is wired right.... make sure all the ecu cables are wired how they are supposed to cuz i kno the hf is diff than the si
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Re: Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
As it's titled, I'm having problems starting this car. It had been sitting for a few yrs. I just got it 2 days ago. It is running on stock hf ecu I believe w/an Apexi VAFC. When I got it, the VAFC was not working and fuel pump was not pumping. So yesterday, I got the VAFC working and put a new fuel pump in it. So, now it's getting fuel pressure. But no start still. Starter turns(it cranks) but no start. Doesn't even act like it wants to fire. I sprayed a little starter fluid in the throttle body and still only the starter is turning. So, question......if starter fluid doesn't even make the engine kick for a second, it's not getting spark right?
Please respond if you have ANY idea or opinion.
Thanks
Brad
Please respond if you have ANY idea or opinion.
Thanks
Brad
# 2 check spark and fuel
# 3 is the ecu throwing any codes
# 4 dont start throwing parts at it not knowing, or atleast get it down to just a couple of things it could be. right now it could be alot of things
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Re: Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
Was the car running when you bought it? Check for fuel, spark, and ground. If not it could be an electrical nightmare from the previous owner.
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Re: Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
I have a 90 HF aswell mines a 1.5 8 valve... Ive been wanting to add real mods so it can run a little more.. so far I just have a cold air intake and full exhaust system icluding headers... just wondering if theres any suggestions on what else I could add... (some cheap/effective mod's??) :/
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Re: Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
i bet that thing is great on gas.... but if you really want some power swap the si motor at least or go b series cuz you wont get that far with motor you have in your car
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I have a 90 HF aswell mines a 1.5 8 valve... Ive been wanting to add real mods so it can run a little more.. so far I just have a cold air intake and full exhaust system icluding headers... just wondering if theres any suggestions on what else I could add... (some cheap/effective mod's??) :/
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Re: Problem starting CRX HF w/B16A
No kidding.
Ok I got a new distributor. The thing started like the second crank.
It runs decent. It sputters a bit at quarter throttle and up. But I'm pretty sure that's due to it not being on time. It doesn't have a timing cover so I can't get the notches lined up w/the needle on the cover cause it's not there.
But I put the cover on tonight. So next time I start it, I should be able to time it.
Would you say the sputtering is due to being off time?
Ok I got a new distributor. The thing started like the second crank.
It runs decent. It sputters a bit at quarter throttle and up. But I'm pretty sure that's due to it not being on time. It doesn't have a timing cover so I can't get the notches lined up w/the needle on the cover cause it's not there.
But I put the cover on tonight. So next time I start it, I should be able to time it.
Would you say the sputtering is due to being off time?
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