thanks in advance for any help...

trying to get my 2000 civic coupe to pass inspection. Its a full CTR swap and because of the ECU it won't pass because it wont communicate. Runs great with no check engine lights as is but would like it to pass legit. No serious engine mods, basically bolt-ons its for north carolina, not too bad but no communication and wont pass. If i go OBD1 then will ecu not match VIN or year..... Help please

 

what about 99-00 si ecu should run alright ? do crank flux sensor fix and rear 02 should be good to go

 

what do you mean wont communicate.

which ecu are you currently running?
which ecu would you like to use?
what are the problems(be specific) that have stopped you from passing emissions?

 

OBD2 japanese ecus wont communicate with the computer at test stations in the us, mainly because they are obd1 ecus in a obd2 case. I second using a 00 si ecu and taking care of any cel's that may occur then bringing it for inspection.

 

i honestly did not know that jdm obd2 ecus where not really obd2. props on that one...

 

hey im originally from NC. heres what you do. take a trip to hatteras. theres a garage across the street from a restaurant called Rocco's Italian Restaurant (i worked there lol 7 years)

but anyway. go across to the garage. forget the name of it. talk to either Todd or Bill. Bill is the owner and is the older guy. tell him Delmer Willis sent you.

heres how the inspection works.

check your lights, horn and wipers... and your on your way.

 

o any btw on hatteras island, there isn't a single garage that checks emissions or Vin numbers. FYI.

 

sounds simple!

also i have a 99-00 si ecu and tried it.... think the code was something to do with the crank sensor and i may be wrong but pretty sure my 98 CTR does not have a crank sensor so the car wouldnt go past 3k-4k rpm. Can wires for it be twisted together to kinda jump it out?

 

Oh and thanks man i appreciate your help

 

ya i said that in the other post seach on hear for crank sensor fix or go to ff-squad its a pretty easy fix.

 

thanks man will check it out.....looked up onHT and seems like easy fix