B16a EF swap wont start

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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Default B16a EF swap wont start

I have a 90 civic si with a obd-0 b16a all plugs except ECT are connected, doesnt turn over but gets fuel and is throwing a code 6 im sure its because of the Fan switch on the thermo housing. When i turn the key i can hear the ignition switch clicking and also the starter clicking but just doesnt crank. The battery was completely dead but was charged when i tried cranking it. Don't know what it may be, im thinking its not grounded enough or a short somewhere?
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Default Re: B16a EF swap wont start

and im using a pr3 ecu
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Default Re: B16a EF swap wont start

Code 6: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT Sensor).
Hook up it up, reset ecu, swap out for a sure-fire 100%-you-know-it's-working battery, make sure it's completely grounded, then try.

Come back with results.
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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sounds like its the battery. check the battery connections and grounds. usually a clicking sound from the starter means dead battery.
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Default Re: B16a EF swap wont start

did u check the grounds on thermostat housing had the same thing when i did my obd-0 b16 swap into my crx
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Default Re: B16a EF swap wont start

swapped out for a good battery checked the grounds everything seems grounded properly and still no crank just the starter clicking. im going to go test the starter to see if its any good
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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try jumping the the starter with the ignition switch open
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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Default Re: B16a EF swap wont start

try ignition switch mine does the same thing but could start it by hot wiring the starter
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