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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Hello I need help, I have a non-vtec motor, In a car that was original vtec Is there away to splice into another circuit to get the check engine light to go out
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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No. Pull the code causing the CEL and fix the problem directly.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Well thats my problem I don't no how to fix it directly. I bought the car used and checking it out, there is two plugs near where the vtec solenoid and pressure switch should be, but not sure what to do next. thanks
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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I think you still have the vtec ecu thats why the the check engine light is on, cuz its looking for vtec. Try using a non-vtec ecu.
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What engine is in it?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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I purchased a jdm baseline engine I believe ita a d16a
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jdmb20eg6
I think you still have the vtec ecu thats why the the check engine light is on, cuz its looking for vtec. Try using a non-vtec ecu.
This is your problem. What ECU are you using?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 04:58 AM
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Its a OBD2A
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by fireman0788
Its a OBD2A
That's not what I asked you.
I asked you what ECU do you have. Ie a P28, P2P, P2E, etc.
You more than like have a VTEC ECU trying to run a non-VTEC engine.
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