Friend of mine has just installed it in his ('97 VTi) B16A, but...it won't rev or show at pocket tester (honda scanner). When the std TB is bolted back on, everything runs fine. All sensors, including the TPS, are std. We're quite disappointed.

Any idea?!

 

it's an aftermarket throttle body and i doubt the pocket scanner what a Skunk2 throttle body is anyway...also, was the TPS calibrated for the right voltage (open/close) settings???

 

Ok, TB is aftermarket, but all sensors (read by the scanner) are OEM.

 

As posted above, Did you ensure that when you put the OEM TPS on the after market throttle body that it was within OEM voltage specs.

Closed throttle = 0.45 - 0.5 volts
Wide Open Throttle = 4.5 volts

 

Not sure. I'll ask my friend to do that (check). Thanx

 

Installed properly a Skunk2 throttle body will run properly on D, B and H series Honda engines.
A few quick troubleshooting tips are:

1.) Make sure to adjust your throttle stop. You want the throttle plate to shut as much as possible without binding shut in the throttle body bore.

2.) Calibrate your TPS (as recommended by our fellow HT members /thumbsup). Voltage should read .45-.5 volts at shut and 4.5 volts at wide open.

3.) Install the throttle body using the supplied Skunk2 throttle body gasket, and spray both sides of the gasket with gasket sealer spray. This ensures an airtight seal between the TB and the manifold.

4.) Be careful not to get the TPS and MAP sensor plugs confused. They both run 3 wire plugs that will in fact plug into either sensor. If you plug them in backwards, the car will start but will bog and die as soon as you give it throttle.

You can visit the following link to our media page. At the top of the list is a video in which our resident mad scientist Dr Charles steps you through how to properly install a Skunk2 throttle body.

http://www.skunk2.com/skunk2_v...stall

 

The communications lines between the honda scanner and your ECU have nothing to do with the throttle body.
Your ECU doesnt care what TB it has. Even with both TB sensors disconnected, it should still be able to "see" to your car.

Id inspect the scan tool your using, maybe try a different one.