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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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So I just finished putting in my freshly rebuilt motor w/ new dizzy, plugs, wires and tried starting it up and it wont start..im getting code 20 need help
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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btw car sounds like it turns over once/twice then stops
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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ne one..
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Turns over once/twice and stops sounds like it may have a low battery.
try checking the ground at the thermostat also
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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according to this thread here: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/all-ecu-codes-you-will-ever-need-1710584/ code 20 is the ELD, or electronic load detector
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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check all your grounds and fuses.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Make sure your trans ground is good, it's stupid how important it really is.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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its a ground. check them all
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