Jaxis

I had my engine blow a few years back and replaced the stock DX motor with a D15 vtec. I was told by the mechanic to get the vtec to function to replace the ECU with a modded one on eBay(which I did), making sure the ecu fits the engine and car model. however not really sure what to do other than plug and play.

I've read there is a wire that must be ran from the engine to the new ecu. is this something I should attempt myself or take it to the shop?

xile6

It's easy to do but with the way your asking the question I don't think you will be able to.

But you run a wire from the vtec to the ecu. There is a pin out online "honda obd1 ecu pin" type that into google image and it will come up.
Then you just make a loop to ground for the vtec oil pressure sensor.

I'd post links to all the write ups but I'm mobile.

teamXteg

maybe this will help

rywire.com used to have vtec overlay harnesses. i had to get one for my integra in the past

Jaxis

yeah looks a little bit more than Im willing to do at this point. any idea what a shop would charge to do this install? ballpark?

teamXteg

it really wasnt that hard. the overlay harneess was already done. thats the hardest part. we removed the battery and tray. ran the harness threw the firewall and plugged it into the designated slots. then plugged in the solenoid.. but i understand you wanting it done right and being nervous to try it.

knoxrocks222

Jaxis where are you located?

Jaxis

Conway, Arkansas
USA

Jaxis

Thanks for the tips, was able to get the ecu hooked up, will attempt to run the vtec wires in a week or so