In preparation for the H22 swap, I'm trying to learn my way around the engine bay a little better before the motor shows up on my doorstep. I noticed some kinda funny stuff, which kinda confused me.

First off, this thingy:

The thin blue wire comes from the car harness and then terminates in what looks to be a harness plug taped back onto the car harness. But the "plug" on the end is kinda like solid rubber. . .no way to make contact with another plug. This is all located on the pass. side shock tower.

Secondly, this plug (top one of the three):

It comes from the FAT engine harness on the pass. side of the engine. There is nothing connected to it. . .it just kinda like ends. There are like 5 or 8 wires going in, but nothing coming out.

Lastly, I hear people talk all the time about swapping distributers when installing the JDM H22a, and using the "external coil" from the USDM motor. is this thing the "external coil"?

If so, will the bracket it is attached to simply bolt to the JDM H22 block, or do I have to get creative and find a new place to put it?

Sorry for all the seemingly nit-picky questions, but I'm just trying to make sure my ducks are all in a row before I tackle this swap. And don't worry. . .I'll have a helms before I lay into the project!

 

I did a search for posts created with your name. . .have you contributed ANYTHING positive to this board?



[Modified by red92s, 2:06 AM 6/30/2002]

 

Not too helpful

Sorry, but I can't help you..

 

I bet you dont know what it is either, dipshit. I dare you to come back to ACCORD and post more BS.

PRELUDE MODERATORS: Since our 2 beloved ACCORD moderators are MIA, will you please do the honors?

 

The top plug i believe is a service connector, nothing plugs into it. And yes, that is your stock external coil, there will be a bracket on your new motor that will have a bracket to hold the coil if the new one doesnt already come with a coil.

 

LOL....I just watched your profile drop from 97% to 95%.. A second ago you had the smiley. looks like it's bye-bye avatar for you! Pretty soon it will be bye-bye account!

 

1) it's an rpm test wire. It can be used for tapping into, but it's really there just for diagnostics.

2) another test harness for dealer use.

3) yep that's the coil, and an aftermarket one will work just as well.

good luck with the swap!!! (i'd look for a usdm motor though)

 

You know, I woudlnt mind doing that. The problem is, it seems like they are MORE expensive and harder to find than JDM swaps. Also, finding a lower milage one is a chore. I mean, replacing my 101K motor with a 120K motor just seems kinda counterproductive. Any tips on hunting USDM swaps?