code 17 (VSS) still after new sensor...?

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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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i got a RHD crx ef-8 throwing up a code 17, vss, its electronic, so i changed it with a working one of a buddies running car, checked the wiring pinouts, all wires hooked up.. now what? i got no vtec and running out of options, its got a stock pw0 b16 ecu, any suggestions.....?
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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have you reset your ecu? mine was doing the same thing...no speedo, no vtec. i just reset the ecu and everything was peachy
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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yeah, ive reset multiple times, just installed V-afc thinking this would control VTEC to come on, but to no success...im thinking maybe might need a new cluster or chipped ecu.., maybe?
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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So the speedo doesn't work either?
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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Yup.....no speedo
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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anybody....??
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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did you try to see if your VSS cable snapped?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Its a JDM cluster, so its Electronic Vss..
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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check for continuity from the VSS to the cluster. sounds like wiring problems.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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i tried out my buddies chipped ecu w/mugen program and the car hauls now.. so im thinking maybe its the cluster..?
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