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Old 01-28-2011, 09:43 PM
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im hoping someone can help me, i just bought a 94 civic coupe 5 speed with a d16y8 swap, the engine is vtec but does not engage, it redlines at about 4k, doesnt have tach so i dont know for sure...i was told the ecu in the car isnt for a 5 speed but instead for an auto....but the car drives fine other than not cracking vtec and having a very low rev limiter....so could the ecu alone be the reason it redlines so early and doesnt crack vtec?
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Default Re: Stuck in limp mode. Possibly the ECU is at fault?

It could be. Have you taken a look at the ECU yet to check? If you are unsure, let us know the part number on the ECU and we'll be happy to help.
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if ecu isnt burnt might be distributer
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Default Re: Stuck in limp mode. Possibly the ECU is at fault?

What CEL codes are thrown?
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Default Re: Stuck in limp mode. Possibly the ECU is at fault?

i JUST swaped my old y8 obd2a ecu from my 97 coupe i can prob sell to u dirt cheap just get at me(if that is the prob)

and here is a list hope this helps http://www.hondashowoff.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=8832
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Default Re: Stuck in limp mode. Possibly the ECU is at fault?

really new to this honda stuff, i normally only deal with american cars...so any and all help is much appreciated...

this is exactly what the ecu says uner the bar code
37820-P06-A01
740-213895

and as for the CeL codes im not sure how to check?
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Default Re: Stuck in limp mode. Possibly the ECU is at fault?

Originally Posted by Dudeman289

and as for the CeL codes im not sure how to check?
Click CEL in my signature.

And I think a P06 ECU is for a D15b7 non-vtec engine not a D16Y8 vtec.
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^^it is indeed.
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Default Re: Stuck in limp mode. Possibly the ECU is at fault?

well i got a p28 ecu today, swapped out the p06, instantly the idle dropped to about 800ish, cant tell for sure w/o a tach.....and vtec is crackin hard as all hell =D thx for the info guys it really helped, now i can drive the car the way its meant to be driven =P
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