I was given the car to either use as a demolition derby car or a race car for a local oval track (don't worry I'm not going to derby it unless it is damaged badly racing). Car is a 2 door and I think an ls (1.8 non vtec motor). The fuse box on the driver's side floor caught fire and now the car doesn't run. Motor turns over but there is no spark or fuel. Fuel pump has to be on a toggle switch per track rules so fuel is no big deal, but I'm not sure what to do with the ignition. Should I just bypass the fuse box and if so what wires are needed to make the car run, or should I try to find a new fuse box at the junk yard? Also do you think the computer may have been damaged and where is it located? Any parts that you need let me know. Car will be getting fully stripped.


Modified by Birdman92 at 12:14 PM 3/4/2007

 

The ECU is on the passenger floor, pull the carpet back and you'll see a metal guard that takes i think 4, 8mm bolts to pull off and there will be the ecu. As for the fuse box i would go to a scrap yard and find a new one, Check the main relay aswell if replacing the fuse box doesnt work


Modified by Joey Tribianni at 10:28 AM 3/4/2007

 

wow i've never thought of an integra being used as a demolition derby car. i dont think it would stand up very well.

 

That's why I'm going to race it until it has nothing left. Against other front wheel drive 4 cylinders it should do decent in a derby.

Any tips on wiring the ignition direct from the battery to a toggle with an inline fuse to just bypass the box? Would rather just have everything on switches and get rid of the need for a key and simplify things as much as possible.