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Old 03-14-2016, 05:15 PM
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Default Obd2b b series into obd2a civic

I have a obd2b b18b1 that I would like to drop into a obd2a 1998 civic ex what would I have to do? I know I have to use an obd2a harness but will everything plug in correctly? Are there any different plugs or things I have to modify? i heard something about the distributor plugs being different how would I fix that? All help is gretly appreciated thank you
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1. No
2. Yes
3. Get the obd2b em1 civic si engine harness or get an obd2b ex engine harness with 8 pin to 10 pin distributor adapter
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Default Re: Obd2b b series into obd2a civic

Originally Posted by tony_2018
1. No
2. Yes
3. Get the obd2b em1 civic si engine harness or get an obd2b ex engine harness with 8 pin to 10 pin distributor adapter
I read that you cant use an obd2b harness in an obd2a car??
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Default Re: Obd2b b series into obd2a civic

not sure what tony is doing there. use an a harness. you can swap your plug onto the b series distributor. do some homework.
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Default Re: Obd2b b series into obd2a civic

ahhh...my bad I read it wrong. I thought you were using an obd2a engine harness in an obd2b car.

my bad.
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