i bought my CRX last month (August 1st)

for some reason whenever i let off the gas and don't have the clutch in the check engine light comes on.

I know the 02 sensor needs to be changed but anyone know what the deal is?

thnx

 

did you check to see what code its throwing?

 

how do i check that

i'm new to this whole thing

 

pull the carpet on the passengers side(it just clips in) the ecu is right underneath there. turn the key to the on position. look back at the ecu and see if its flashing. If it is wait until it stops flashing then start counting how many times it flashes. wait til it stops flashing then count the flashes again to see if it flashes the same amount of times. if it does. post the number u get and we will help you out. if the sequence changes post all of the flashes u get. basicly if it flashes 2times then when it restarts it flases another 2times thats ur problem. but if it flashes 2x then restarts and flashes 17x u have 2 problems. and if it restarts and flashes 20x then u have another problem. so basicly just wait til it flashes the same number of times as when u started to count the flashes.

 

I'm hitting codes 1 8 and 17

 

Here is a link to the factory manual. Good luck.


http://www.norcalcrx.org/library/

 

17 is vss speed sensor 1 is o2 sensor and 8 is tdc top dead center.
have you tried clearing the codes to see if they come back, to reset
the ecu disconect the batterie for 15sec and see if the code comes back.

 

i disconnected it and the TDC is gone
the Speed Sensor and Oxygen one are still on
i know i need a new 02 sensor
but what do i do about the VSS

 

Is this the stock motor/trans? If so, either your speedo cable is broken or disconnected.

 

its the vehicle speed sensor. to locate it. look on the back of the motor. theres a mount there connected to the transmission. its just on the other side( closest to the driver) of the mount. its a long black cable. it comes out from the firewall. if u need ne more info just ask.

 

0h and for the o2 sensor just take it off the manifold and clean it with gas for now.

 

i already changed the Speedometer cable and still no good. Speedo has never worked since i bought the car. And as for the o2, its like impossible to get to, i already bought a new sensor just can't get to the old one

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JRZ88DX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i already changed the Speedometer cable and still no good. Speedo has never worked since i bought the car. And as for the o2, its like impossible to get to, i already bought a new sensor just can't get to the old one</TD></TR></TABLE>

You may have to try a different cluster then. For the O2 sensor, what's preventing you from getting to it?

 

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You may have to try a different cluster then. For the O2 sensor, what's preventing you from getting to it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

All it takes is an 02 socket and wrench.....Couldnt be easier, but sometimes you HAVE to use the socket made just for that purpose.
The VSS code on the other hand, is probably a problem with your cluster where the cable hooks up.

 

yea, i was told to get the 02 socket wrench
its like indented in the manifold like lower then any other part
any clue as to where to get the 02 socket?

the cluster i'm searching HT for, i think i might have found one

 

Does the speedometer work, should be able to get the o2 off with a cresent
unles there is a heat shield then remove the shield to gain acsess.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rd91sib18c5r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does the speedometer work, should be able to get the o2 off with a cresent
unles there is a heat shield then remove the shield to gain acsess.
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nope, speedo doesn't work. as for the 02, there is a heat shield

 

so take off the heat shield. there should only be 3 bolts honing it on. and to take it off u need a 21 wrench. or since u have a new 02 sensor disconnect the old one and cut the wire then stick a 21 socket over it. theres a little metal piece on the o2sensor where the wire goes in u can beak that off the old one if have to.

 

Use this honda socket [IMG][/IMG]

 

^^actual correct tool

or this one

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1988hondacrxsiR1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Use this honda socket [IMG][/IMG]</TD></TR></TABLE>

Another well-researched, thoughtful post for you sir. Bravo.

 

excellent!
now does anyone know what store would carry such tools?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JRZ88DX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">excellent!
now does anyone know what store would carry such tools?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i believe autozone rents them out

 

^^^


i believe i got mine at pepboys

 

sweet, why thank you greatly