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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-27-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,034
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Re: P1508 - How common is ECU failure?

Well this problem keeps getting stranger. Last code I had was P1162 after replacing the ECU. Idle problem is gone. Cleared codes and started car plugged Obdlink in and watched live data. Thing that...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-26-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 27,916
Posted By themow12

Re: resistance on iac valve

The IAC should have a resistance of about 12 Ohms. Also test the IAC from one of the connectors to the body of the IAC. It should read Infinite ohms. I have 3 extras let me know if you need one. ...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-26-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,034
Posted By themow12

Re: P1508 - How common is ECU failure?

Ron,

Any thoughts here? Is it possible a short caused the old ecu fail?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-25-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,034
Posted By themow12

Re: P1508 - How common is ECU failure?

I will check the wires.

Ron,
What do you make of switching the ecus and now a new code coming up and old one disappearing?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-25-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,034
Posted By themow12

Re: P1508 - How common is ECU failure?

Update:
I was away for the weekend and was unable to retest anything. I found an ECU with the same part# on my local CL. I purchased and installed it before i did anything else to the car as far...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-20-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,034
Posted By themow12

Re: P1508 - How common is ECU failure?

The crack goes from the back of the o2 sensor down the back. Its sealed up with furnace cement and the soapy water test yields very few tiny bubbles.

Its a 2 wire IACV. Both sides of the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-20-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,034
Posted By themow12

Re: P1508 - How common is ECU failure?

Gas Mileage is good right around 40, still getting into lean burn on the highway: plugs are nice and whiteish from all the highway driving. Which is why I am having trouble convincing myself to...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-19-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,034
Posted By themow12

P1508 - How common is ECU failure?

Im tracing down a low and surging idle issue. Throwing code P1508 replaced the iac 2x (both used) same symptoms keeps throwing code. Im starting to wonder if its the ecu. Its a 97 HX with 220K. I do...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-13-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,014
Posted By themow12

P1508 and bucking- tried everything

97 HX 5spd. Bone stock 220k

Got code P1508 along with surging issues when off throttle and very low idle-5-600 low to the point where the its not smooth when sitting. I replaced my IAC with one...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-13-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,578
Posted By themow12

Re: Water pump bolt broke off in block - Need to drop engine further to drill it

I have always had great luck with left handed drill bits. HF has a set of them and I use them every time.
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
09-12-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By themow12

Re: P1508 replaced sensor still there

bled coolant, checked for vac leaks. Reset computer and did relearn procedure. drove fine for 30 minutes. Then light comes on and drivablity issues return. Starting to get annoying.
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
09-07-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By themow12

Re: P1508 replaced sensor still there

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Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
09-07-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By themow12

Re: P1508 replaced sensor still there

I have not checked for vacuum leaks. I will look now. Would a vacuum leak present most problems when the throttle is open since the vacuum will be higher then? My issue is only when off the throttle....
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
09-06-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By themow12

P1508 replaced sensor still there

First off, if this is only for tuning, sorry and please move to the appropriate place. Now heres my situation

Bought this civic from a friend a few months ago. Its a 97 civic hx manual with 220k...
Forum: Transmission & Drivetrain
08-08-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By themow12

Re: Hard to get into gears when first start

I installed the energy kit that you speak of and greased the bushings well. Maybe ill loosen the bolts under the shifter but not sure how that would effect it only on first start

When the car is...
Forum: Transmission & Drivetrain
08-07-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By themow12

Hard to get into gears when first start

Little background. 97 HX 5 spd. 221k miles. Recently bought from a friend and immediately swapped the tranny oil with the dealer stuff and the 2 shifter bushings underneath. Clutch fluid is full.
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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-23-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By themow12

Re: My new HX - need advice on misfire, EGR, and O2 sensor codes

I was referring to the egr chamber plate gasket. All is done and the thing runs great no check engine light. Just took her for a 100 mile trip with the ac on full blast the whole time. I will be...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-19-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By themow12

Re: My new HX - need advice on misfire, EGR, and O2 sensor codes

Thanks for the replies. The O2 sensor was broken in half so I assume that was throwing the code. A new one is on its way. Plugs, fuel filter, distributor, wires, and oil are done. I pulled the egr...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-17-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By themow12

My new HX - need advice on misfire, EGR, and O2 sensor codes

Hello,

Just purchased a bone stock 97 HX 5spd from my friend. Its got 220K on the odo. Idles a little rough but off idle runs fine and has a few codes.

P0141 65 Secondary HO2S Heater Circuit...
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