Just dropped a 97 b18b in a 96 hatch, everything is plugged up. Well when i go to start, it turns over and sounds like it wants to start but it doesn't catch. I need suggestions on things to check that could relate to the problem. thanks

 

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Are you getting spark? pull a plug and crank it over.
Are you getting fuel? crank it with the spark plug out and stick your nose in there, try to smell some fuel. Also check your fuel pressure.
How is your timing? If this is wrong, you can have fuel and spark but no start.

Also try the hybrid forum they know their stuff

 

Bad fuel pump maybe? Did it work before the swap?

 

seems like I'm getting fuel, I can smell it. No spark however and yes the car ran before the swap

 

make sure that crank position sensor is connected. Make sure that plugs are good. Check the distributor cap and coil. If you have a spark, but the car still isnt' starting, check the firing order.

 

the crank position sensor, is that located by the distributor? I don't seem to be getting any spark either. bump

 

i got the same problem i have a 93 civic ex did a 94 ls b18b swap i have spark fuel but want start need some answers to geting code 41 injector and code 16 o2 sensor

 

will it not start w/out the o2 sensors plugged in?

 

i did a 96 b18b into my 98 hatch...started right up w/o the crank fluck and o2..sounds like a firing problem..do what this guy said
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22 booster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">. Make sure that plugs are good. Check the distributor cap and coil. If you have a spark, but the car still isnt' starting, check the firing order.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

your car will start w/o o2 hooked up

 

had the same problem, check the cap and rotor, if they're good try the coil then the icm, mine was the coil, i replaced the plugs wires cap rotor and icm before the coil,

 

thanks everyone, I'll give it a shot, bump

 

ok, new dizzy, plugs, wires. Check the harness and grounds again. Checked fuel pump, reg, everything and still not getting spark. What else can I check, ecu, iginition switch etc. please help, bump

 

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wow, still no spark? i'm stumped...

 

ecu, ignition coil packs, get a diagnosis and see where the signal stops - thats why your not gettin a spark

 

Wiring bro, no spark, new parts it has to be wiring. Check for voltage at the big wires to the dizzy with the key in the ON position. One will have 12v, can't remember if it's BLK/WHT of BLK/YEL, pretty sure it's BLK/WHT though. No CELS though?

 

turns out that a crimped, exposed wire on the fuel pump kept blowing the fuse, replaced-runs fine, thanks everyone, up