As it's titled, I'm having problems starting this car. It had been sitting for a few yrs. I just got it 2 days ago. It is running on stock hf ecu I believe w/an Apexi VAFC. When I got it, the VAFC was not working and fuel pump was not pumping. So yesterday, I got the VAFC working and put a new fuel pump in it. So, now it's getting fuel pressure. But no start still. Starter turns(it cranks) but no start. Doesn't even act like it wants to fire. I sprayed a little starter fluid in the throttle body and still only the starter is turning. So, question......if starter fluid doesn't even make the engine kick for a second, it's not getting spark right?
Please respond if you have ANY idea or opinion.
Thanks
Brad

 

sounds like no spark check if u got spark

 

Which I guess would definately mean bad distributor?

 

check your grounds and make sure you have gas

 

What dizzy would I have to get? Just obd0 for B16A?

 

never knew you could run a b16 with an HF ecu

 

I'm not sure if it is the HF ecu...? I need to look at that.

 

What dizzy would I have to get? Just obd0 for B16A?

 

first tell us the code of the ecu. running it with an hf ecu MIGHT be the problem

 

depends if they did obd1
also if the spark plugs are wet and you try to start it it can cause your distributor to go bad quick

 

For obd-0 B16 (PWO or PR3) the correct Distributor is #TD-22.


This part is difficult to find and expensive so just get a 90 Integra Distributor #TD-23 and cut off one of the legs.



Cut as shown. It is easier than you think, cast aluminum is not that hard. I grinded mine off in a bench grinder in 3 min.

 

Ecu is a PR3. Not sure what that is....?

 

thats the right ecu... check the distributor make sure its obd0 vtec for b16a... also check your ground... check your fuses... make sure all the sensors are added like knock sensor and your vtec is wired right.... make sure all the ecu cables are wired how they are supposed to cuz i kno the hf is diff than the si

 

Also check fuses and main relay. Any check engine lights?

 

ok #1 the previous owner LIED to u about the ecu so take into consideration that he lied to u it was running. i see all the time people selling there cars cause they got in over there heads with swaps
# 2 check spark and fuel
# 3 is the ecu throwing any codes
# 4 dont start throwing parts at it not knowing, or atleast get it down to just a couple of things it could be. right now it could be alot of things

 

if u start the car and spray some starting fluid in and nothing happens when u crank then find a new distributor

 

Was the car running when you bought it? Check for fuel, spark, and ground. If not it could be an electrical nightmare from the previous owner.

 

I have a 90 HF aswell mines a 1.5 8 valve... Ive been wanting to add real mods so it can run a little more.. so far I just have a cold air intake and full exhaust system icluding headers... just wondering if theres any suggestions on what else I could add... (some cheap/effective mod's??) :/

 

i bet that thing is great on gas.... but if you really want some power swap the si motor at least or go b series cuz you wont get that far with motor you have in your car

 

thread jack... create a new thread

 

check your ecu fuse that can cause no spark to i had a bad fuse but it wasnt burnt out put a new one in and try that

 

No kidding.

Ok I got a new distributor. The thing started like the second crank.
It runs decent. It sputters a bit at quarter throttle and up. But I'm pretty sure that's due to it not being on time. It doesn't have a timing cover so I can't get the notches lined up w/the needle on the cover cause it's not there.
But I put the cover on tonight. So next time I start it, I should be able to time it.
Would you say the sputtering is due to being off time?

 

wont hurt to get a new fuel flilter... its always good to get a new one when you changed you fuel pump..just saying