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Old 02-16-2004, 10:03 AM
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welp, i think i have finally found why my speedo isnt workin anymore. I have a signal coming from the vss all the way to the ecu. but, im stillin throwin a code 17. I recently found out that i am running an automatic ecu. could this be my problem. the car is 98 civic, with a 94 b18c. It had been working for as long as i have had the motor in there until recently.

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is there a way i can tell that the ecu is bad? any suggestions on how to fix this?
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Search ''vss'',''speedo problems'',''ecu problems''.

It seems like everyone is making threads that can all be found by searching.

Goodluck with your topic , but i know it can be found searching
Old 02-16-2004, 10:43 AM
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i already searched. got useless info. everyone seems to be having the same problem i am. most are also about the plug on the transmission. mine works fine, its not "wiring" its something connected to the wiring... more than likely my ecu.
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why not take apart the ECU and see>? or find the code part that tells you what kind fo ECU it is?wait a minute I dont think they made the GSR in an auto? what ECU are you running?
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i had the same problem and what i did i i pulled the sensor out and cleaned out all the gunk and carbon that builds up on it,now it works like new.Trust me man ,try this before u waste cash on a new part
Old 02-16-2004, 09:24 PM
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its a brand new sensor. i tried cleaning out the other one before i got it, still no dice.i thought there was maybe a short in the wire some where so the ecu wasnt gettin the signal. When i tested continuity it was cool...<???> i would really like to fix this all ideas are appreciated.

by the way when i cleaned it i took it out of the transmission and pulled the sensor off the mechanical piece. wiped all that **** outta there and hooked it back up.

i dont know how to tell if the ecu im running is manual or auto i know its a p72. it also says AT on it. makin me think its an auto, it very well might not be though.
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bump it up, tried a friends b16 ecu...... ran like **** and still no speedo, so im hopeful that mine isnt a lose yet. any help??
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did u try cleaning the contacts inside the plug? also did u check to make sure the grounds (on the thermostat housing, tranny) are good and solid?
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where is the ground off of the trans? i checked the plug for continuity, wouldnt that determine if it was working or not?
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On my stock 99 hatch [D16Y7] there is a ground wire from the passenger side frame rail to a bracket on the tranny.
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bump it up,

i fucked with it some more today. Checked the plug and it was bent in itself. I couldnt find another one so in haste i cut the ****** off. my **** still doesnt work, and i really miss vtec. help me.....
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