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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 04:59 PM
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I can crank the ZC but I get no spark.

If the Cam Angle Sensor is wired wrong will it still start? I checked the suggested web pages but they give no detail about the Cam Wiring. the Cam Angle Sensor Plug has a Blue/Yellow and Blue/Green input wires... The Si Harness has a Blue and blue/yellow wires. I assumed Blue/Yellow matched with Blue/Yellow and blue matches with Blue/green. Can anyone confirm this? I will double check all the pin-outs tomorrow as its dark out now. IF anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it.

Also I am using a Civic Si Rotor. it was the exact size as the ZC and fit perfect?

Also I have yet to find the red/white wire in my Si Harness. I assume that if one wire is off on the re-pin the car will not start? or will it idle all rough and cut off?

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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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Default Re: ZC Cranks but I get nothing... (BigDaddyRich)

Some of the wiring is wrong....
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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could be a bad dizzy or wiring...
i think if the cam sensor is unplugged it will still run..
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 05:40 PM
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check your distributor wiring to see if you have the 2 white wires mixed. one is slightly thicker than the other one. switch these two and try to start it up.
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 05:46 PM
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check your distributor wiring to see if you have the 2 white wires mixed. one is slightly thicker than the other one. switch these two and try to start it up.
I've done this... hehe just recently too
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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going outside to try it again
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 07:12 PM
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OK according to the dmoore wiring diagram in their website... Since I have two white wires btw... I have no red/white .. (A thin white and a thick white) Where it says pin "C - White" does that correspond to the thick or the thin one? I tried both configs but no start

Also my CE light in the dash is flashing out a crazy code that doesn not even repeat itself. Anyone know where to find a ZC code list or can I use the Si code list since I have the Si ECU?
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 06:14 AM
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you use the ecu code for the corresponding ecu. so use the civic si ecu code list.
http://www.evotuners.com/civic_errorcodes.htm
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:22 AM
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i had problem starting mine and after redoing the wiring about 5 times i noticed the cam sprockets were off by allot adjusted them and it started right away . . . about two weeks later my distributor went and it wouldnt start either so maybe i could be a bad dist too hope it helps
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:24 AM
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well after we talked and found out that the thermostat housing ground was not hooked up,DOES IT RUN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET US KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:51 AM
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well after we talked and found out that the thermostat housing ground was not hooked up,DOES IT RUN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET US KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hehe that's important. It grounds the main relay to run 1) the ecu 2) the fuel pump
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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No wonder I didnt smell gas ... although it was tumbling.... I will try to get her running tonight when I get home.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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Ahh... car started right up once I boosted the battery. It ran and idled good for about 30-45 secs then sputtered and died. Throwing a code #7 (throttle angle... I assume cause of the broken TPS) Now if I try to start it back up it just tumbles again. Do I have to reset the ECU before I can start it up again? Thanks for all your help guys. ITs almost 100%.

BDR.
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