So I might seem like a newbie on here, But I've frequented some other forums and have been working on owning Honda's/Acura's for the past 6 years. I have a problem that I need help with, BUT I only want help from people who know what there talking about and have experience with the same issue before. So Thank you in advance and please read below.

I recently put a SOHC D15B7 Non vtec in my del sol. Here are the problems.

#1 Its throwing a code but when I jump the service connecter it wont flash the codes for me.

#2 The car idles good, (high but good), Revs fine. Then when I go to drive it as soon as the clutch is out it bogs really bad and backfires. Like it will rev up fine with no problem until you try to drive it. Then it will bog til about 3-4K, Then accelerate fine after that.

Please give me your honest opinions, I've checked the timing it looks great, Plugs look fine, there are no vacuum leaks, and it looks like the PCV was recently changed on the swap.

 

#1 is being caused by the blown 7.5 AMP backup fuse in your under hood fuse box that I PM'd you about. That's why your clock doesn't remember the time and your radio resets itself. Once you replace the fuse you should be able to pull the code after the next time it comes on.

#2 i'd check the rotor and cap for excessive wear.

 

PM'd you back. Thanks. If anyone else has anything to chime in please do.

 

I forgot to mention, because I wasn't even thinking about it... before you check the cap/rotor, check the code the ECU is throwing, once you get that backup fuse replaced. It's quite possible and likely that the code is pointing to the source of problem #2.

 

Word. Will do . . . BuMp . . . Thanks again.

 

Mine car is also doing the same thing kinda, If I find any good info I post it here.

 

The CEL is ON steady but no codes blink when the service connector is jumped, right? If so, there is (1) a short or open in wires running between the service connector and ECU, (2) a short in the wire between the ECU and CEL, or (3) the ECU is bad.

Have you checked both the mechanical timing and the ignition timing with a timing gun? Is the valve clearance set to spec?

 

Just did a valve adjustment to OEM Specs, Check mechanical and tried changing distributer timing, A buddy has my timing light so havent done that yet. Im going to try a different ecu tommorrow.

 

for some reason, ive been on HT and i noticed everywhere that all our cars have almot the same problem. basicly what your problems your having, i have the same thing, but with mini me vtec.

 

I am gunna try a different ECU tommorrow. I replaced my BLOWN back up fuse so I should be able to read my CEL's. I'll post up my findings when im back from the shop. But if anyone has more info or thoughts please voice your opinion.

 

Yeah its a really annoying problem. Hopefully it'll get worked out tommorrow.

 

Bump . . .

 

Whats up I'm so sure how to use this site! But hope you can help my 93 del sol bogs out and has a check engine light on and some times trows me the battery light as well! Will appreciate if u could help!