Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 03:50 AM
  #1  
dtddemon's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

hi guys im new to these boards and it looks like theres alot of help here. so here goes, ok the car is not ever heating, i replaces the radiator fan switch (the one that goes in the thermostat housing) and i replaced the coolant temp sensor which is in the side of the head and im still getting the code the light is blinking 6 times in a row and then stops and does it all over again.
thanks for any help in advance
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 03:53 AM
  #2  
BryanM.'s Avatar
Resident Gearhead
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,643
Likes: 16
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Try reseting the ECU by disconnecting the battery for a few seconds, then see if the CEL comes back on.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:01 AM
  #3  
dtddemon's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Originally Posted by mcvtec
Try reseting the ECU by disconnecting the battery for a few seconds, then see if the CEL comes back on.
thanks for the reply i tried that and i ran the car, refilled the water that leaked out all the bubbles out of the radiator, i disconnected the batter for an hour or more, while i went to sleep and took out the backup fuse also. i also tried unplugging the ecu as well, and im still getting it
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:08 AM
  #4  
laziebun's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 909
Likes: 1
From: Central IL
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

what does the code say? beside 6 times? i never heard of a cel for temp problem, or i could be just out of it. I would try this, take the single wire that goes to the temp sending unit in your head and ground it. Turn on the car and see if the temp guage moves up. Do not let it sit there you have to be some what quick on the draw so you dont **** up the guage.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:13 AM
  #5  
dtddemon's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Originally Posted by laziebun
what does the code say? beside 6 times? i never heard of a cel for temp problem, or i could be just out of it. I would try this, take the single wire that goes to the temp sending unit in your head and ground it. Turn on the car and see if the temp guage moves up. Do not let it sit there you have to be some what quick on the draw so you dont **** up the guage.
thats the weird thing about it, my gauge reads fine it goes from cold when starting up the car to almost the middle when the car is hot, the fans turn on no other codes are thrown only that one also forgot to mention this is a b18c1 block with a b16 head and a chipped p28 ecu to run as a gsr
never had any codes before but i recently took out the engine to replace all gaskets and seals because it was leaking oil and i wanted to check all the internals and all are fine but im stuck with this light for now
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:25 AM
  #6  
laziebun's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 909
Likes: 1
From: Central IL
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Here you go see if will help you out....



Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:28 AM
  #7  
laziebun's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 909
Likes: 1
From: Central IL
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

damn you cant read that....what your email ill send it to you

But it sounds like your ECT sensor
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:29 AM
  #8  
laziebun's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 909
Likes: 1
From: Central IL
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Have you check the ECT sensor? or do you have a good one off a buddy you can try?
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:45 AM
  #9  
dtddemon's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Originally Posted by laziebun
Have you check the ECT sensor? or do you have a good one off a buddy you can try?
thanks for the pics dude i had crossed the vtec pressure switch plug with the coolant sensor i spend 60 bucks in sensors when mines were good but car is running good now thanks :D for the help vtec is running and hitting strong now
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:54 AM
  #10  
stagen's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
From: Rice Town, Wisconsin
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Haha thats great... only because I just did the exact same thing acouple weeks ago after dropping in my rebuilt motor. :p
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:56 AM
  #11  
laziebun's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 909
Likes: 1
From: Central IL
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Very well my little grass hopper! But im glad you get that solved.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:57 AM
  #12  
laziebun's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 909
Likes: 1
From: Central IL
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

your temp sensor in your head is good? well i need one sell it to me
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 05:16 AM
  #13  
dtddemon's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default Re: b16 Engine coolant temperature Help

Originally Posted by laziebun
your temp sensor in your head is good? well i need one sell it to me
yea its good lol the car never over heated and i test it with a volt meter. where u stay at pm it and we can talk about it if u have a msgr that would also be great :D
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
h0nda n00b
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
4
Apr 25, 2012 09:24 AM
eghatchfla
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
3
May 31, 2010 07:17 PM
jadugartir
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
4
Aug 4, 2005 12:15 PM
Project_ED8
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
24
Nov 22, 2003 12:16 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:16 AM.