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Old May 5, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Can i use a auto p28 in 5speed? I have a 97 civic dx 3dr and i swaped in a d16y8 from a 00 and my friend has a auto p28 can i use it for now and just use my vtec controller to run vtec??? And i have a jumper harness.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Default Re: Can i use a auto p28

Just convert it to manual by removing the resistor at RP17. It will throw a code otherwise.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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All i have to do is remove it???
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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Yes. That's all.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Default Re: Can i use a auto p28

Ok and i have a apexi afc neo can i just run the vtec wire straight from the neo to the silenoid??? cause im runing a non vtec wire harness....
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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Default Re: Can i use a auto p28

My friend told me if i hook up the rpm wire to the neo and vtec wire. The new would kick vtec in??
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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VTEC controllers are crap. Wire it correctly and have the ECU do it properly.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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Default Re: Can i use a auto p28

fore sure vtec controllers are wack but are good for monitoring like tps % and a records highest rev and look coo but for the same price u have the tuner view
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Old May 6, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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Indeed. The TV can see a lot more without splicing the wiring.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Ok i just found a write up really easy.... But would it work just a Q??? Im going to sell the neo...
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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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Default Re: Can i use a auto p28

My friend is doing a mini me and wants to use it for the same reson???
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