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can i convert my obd2 distributor to obd 1??(searched)

Old 06-13-2003, 10:25 AM
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car=93 civic cx
swap=complete d16y8

question=i have a p28 ecu but am having a real hard time getting a obd1 sohc vtec dizzy. can i rewire my obd2 dizzy that came with my swap to work with obd1?? if so what do i need to do. thanks
Old 06-13-2003, 11:33 AM
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Default Re: can i convert my obd2 distributor to obd 1??(searched) (mycvc8u2)

dizzy? never heard that slang for ECU before.

(sorry for the lack of help here, I am an OBD2 dork.)
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Default Re: can i convert my obd2 distributor to obd 1??(searched) (Damon)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Damon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dizzy? never heard that slang for ECU before.

(sorry for the lack of help here, I am an OBD2 dork.)</TD></TR></TABLE>

dizzy=distributor

anyways, i'm pretty sure you can.
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Default Re: can i convert my obd2 distributor to obd 1??(searched) (civicdxtyper)

cut the plugs on both dizzys.. take the obd2 dizzy and match with obd1 plugs... you are set!
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Default Re: can i convert my obd2 distributor to obd 1??(searched) (CRX25)

if you are patient, you could also just pull the pins out and re-pin into the obd1 plugs. will work just fine.
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Default Re: can i convert my obd2 distributor to obd 1??(searched) (dogpile5)

There is a wire missing on the OBD2 dizzy. You have to add it to make it work. I did this on my 92 DX with my 99 D16Y8. I rewired the the OBD1 plugs and added the one wire.
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thanks guys-i am gonna try this tomorrow.
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