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Old 09-12-2010, 01:54 PM
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Default Help 96 ex b16a swap: Cranks but wont start

I have a 96 ex and i put a b16a obd1 motor in it. It will crank but wont start. Checked fuses and that i have power to everything and that everything is plugged in. I have power to dist. but getting no fuel pressure or spark? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Is the G101 ground on the thermostat housing clean and tight?

Also double check fuses 44 and 13.

Any CEL codes?
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Default Re: Help 96 ex b16a swap: Cranks but wont start

Originally Posted by RonJ@HT
Is the G101 ground on the thermostat housing clean and tight?
Had that same problem a couple days ago.
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Default Re: Help 96 ex b16a swap: Cranks but wont start

ok I will double check all of that. And not sure I need to check CEL codes next. I will get back with that soon. Thanks!!
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One last thing is my CEL doesnt come on at all even when i turn the key on before i crank the engine.
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May be a bad ecu. Make sure your main relay is good and sending power to your ecu and fuel pump.
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Remove the cluster to see whether the CEL bulb was removed or has burned out.


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