anyone know how to test the power control unit on a 88 crx?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 04:00 PM
  #1  
smokey2.0's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,183
Likes: 0
From: PSL, florida, us
Default anyone know how to test the power control unit on a 88 crx? and other MPFI related problems!

i'm trying to find the root of my electrical problems, and i was told to check my power control unit. this is a little box, that is attached to cab fuse box! i found several schematics, but nothing on how to test it found new problem with the car, please read the last post!


Modified by smokey2.0 at 9:21 PM 3/1/2006
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 04:01 PM
  #2  
smokey2.0's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,183
Likes: 0
From: PSL, florida, us
Default Re: anyone know how to test the power control unit on a 88 crx? (smokey2.0)

item number 16!
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 05:36 PM
  #3  
DieMaster's Avatar
Needs to be About 20% Cooler
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,878
Likes: 1
From: San Bernardino, CA, USA
Default Re: anyone know how to test the power control unit on a 88 crx? (smokey2.0)

i'm assuming your's is US. here:

Reply
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 05:40 PM
  #4  
smokey2.0's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,183
Likes: 0
From: PSL, florida, us
Default Re: anyone know how to test the power control unit on a 88 crx? (DieMaster)

usdm 88 crx dx! thankx for the post, but that's just the schematic! what i really need, i the trouble shooting part to test the one in my car!
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 05:45 PM
  #5  
DieMaster's Avatar
Needs to be About 20% Cooler
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,878
Likes: 1
From: San Bernardino, CA, USA
Default Re: anyone know how to test the power control unit on a 88 crx? (smokey2.0)

thats all i have though. just the schematics sorry
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 05:48 PM
  #6  
mintef's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Default

don't waste your time, just replace it. i had mine go bad. lol when i would press the horn my lights would come on and a bunch of other weird stuff too.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 05:53 PM
  #7  
smokey2.0's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,183
Likes: 0
From: PSL, florida, us
Default Re: (mintef)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mintef &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't waste your time, just replace it. i had mine go bad. lol when i would press the horn my lights would come on and a bunch of other weird stuff too. </TD></TR></TABLE>if it was a $40-60 part, i would but it cost $165 from the dealer! the only weird electrical thing that's going on, is that my wipers only work on the int position! and when it does come on, it acts like the battery is dying(very slow)! the other problem i have, is that the car will loose power(fall on its face) when i shift into second. after a second or two, it wakes right up but i'll do it again on the next shift!
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 06:19 PM
  #8  
smokey2.0's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,183
Likes: 0
From: PSL, florida, us
Default Re: (smokey2.0)

update: i went to the junkyard, and i picked afew of these things up! i switch a new one in, and still having problems! i noticed that after i finish cranking the motor(no start), my pump would prime again on the on possition of the ignition switch! i switched the main relay, with another good one and it still does this! has anyone ever had this problem? would the ignition switch, have something to do with this? i need some advice
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 06:30 PM
  #9  
jlicrx's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,647
Likes: 29
From: colorado springs, co, usa
Default Re: (smokey2.0)



Reply
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:12 AM
  #10  
smokey2.0's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,183
Likes: 0
From: PSL, florida, us
Default Re: (jlicrx)

hey thankx for that, testing info! i'll try it tonight, when i get home!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
btrux0611
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
1
Aug 5, 2012 02:59 PM
baphomet
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
4
Jan 29, 2010 03:27 AM
oldschoollove
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
1
May 21, 2009 12:25 AM
B-serious
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11
Jul 26, 2006 08:55 AM
Mefain
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
2
Jan 21, 2005 03:38 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:08 AM.