OBD1 LIMP MODE QUESTION

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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ok i have a 89 crx with a b16 converted to obd1 and it seems to be in limp mode.

when it is in limp mode what the highest it will rev?
im thowing a code for the crank angle sensor and coolant temp sensor i replaced the coolant sensor and it is still throwing the code even after i reset the ecu? if there is a CEL will it always be in limp mode??
will the 2 codes im throwing cause it not to rev?
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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You've already answered your own question.

You're throwing codes, so you're in limp mode. Work on the wiring for the coolant temp sensor and try to fix the CAS code.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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im sayin when the CEL is on will it always be in limp mode?

also what is the highest the car will rev if it is in limp mode?

ill work on the wiring tonight with the coolant temp sensor but what code is makin run in limp mode??... all of them?
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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anyone?
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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the crank sensor code 4 will definitely put it into limp mode and it will probably rev to only about 3500-4000 - sounds like you need a new distributor or you have something wrong in the distributor wiring - the coolant temp sensor that gives code 6 is on the end of the head with 2-wire connector, red/white and green/white wires
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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yeah i just replaced the coolant temp sensor but still thowing the code???
could i got a bad one or something?
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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check the wiring real well, a lot of the TW connectors have broken wires - for the code 4, do you have an aftermarket distributor? some OBD1 aftermarket distributors have the orange and white wires in the wrong locations in the connector - try swapping the orange and white on the engine harness
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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i bought the dizzy new alittle over a year ago from napa (converted to obd1)

i bought it for a 95 delsol dohc vtec but ill check the wiring again?

is it comman for it to be switched?
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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anyone else?
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxfreak1117 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i bought the dizzy new alittle over a year ago from napa (converted to obd1)

i bought it for a 95 delsol dohc vtec but ill check the wiring again?

is it comman for it to be switched?</TD></TR></TABLE>yes, it is common for the orange and white wires to be switched on some aftermarket distributors - see page 2 on the Locash instructions for converting OBD0 to OBD1

http://www.locashracing.com/in...1.pdf
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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would it still run if the wires was switched? or just throw the code
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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it will still run - won't rev up and will trigger CEL with code 4
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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which white wire tho? the thick on or thin one??

thanks for ur help
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