Acura Integra All Integra Except ITR

CEL & MAINT REQD - 98 RS B20B

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 10, 2011 | 08:52 PM
  #1  
ssekora's Avatar
Thread Starter
Trial User
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Icon2 CEL & MAINT REQD - 98 RS B20B

Hey guys, I'm having a few concerns with my Integra. I'll try not to make this too long winded!

Initially I had bought the car with a check engine light on, this was back in August 2011. Ran fine had lots of power, great on fuel, was in tight shape to say the least. It wasn't until I drove across province about 6hr no stop that it flipped the maint reqd light. blinking several times in the on position and then after being on constantly.

So now i have both lights on all the time (maint stopped doing the blinking) and the car has rough idle, listening to exhaust it spits and sputters and also smells pretty rich.. I had done synthetic 5w30 oil and a pcv valve before the trip and since then i have done another oil change, changed plugs (gaped @ .040) wires, and ignition coil pack. OBDII scanned it, codes showed cylinder mis-fire 1-4. A friend had mentioned that if when the previous owner did the swap, and hadn't done a Honda O2 sensor or map sensor, that it would flip engine codes all day. I'm a short on loot around Christmas and just hope that its nothing too serious.. any feedback helps!! thanks in advance - Steve

Last edited by ssekora; Dec 11, 2011 at 08:19 AM.
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 04:45 AM
  #2  
TheRealTegger's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,146
Likes: 3
Default Re: CEL & MAINT REQD - 98 RS B20B

Originally Posted by ssekora
Hey guys, I'm having a few concerns with my Integra. I'll try not to make this too long winded!

Initially I had bought the car with a check engine light on, this was back in August 2011. Ran fine had lots of power, great on fuel, was in tight shape to say the least. It wasn't until I drove across province about 6hr no stop that it flipped the maint reqd light. blinking several times in the on position and then after being on constantly.
You need to reset the Maintenance Required light. I have a page for that:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maint...eqd-light.html

Originally Posted by ssekora
changed plugs (gaped @ .035)
Too small. Proper gap is .043. Although that won't cause misfire codes.

Originally Posted by ssekora
wires, and ignition coil pack. OBDII scanned it, codes showed cylinder mis-fire 1-4.
Which was what specific codes? P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304? Any other codes? Was P0300 one of them?
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 07:25 AM
  #3  
ssekora's Avatar
Thread Starter
Trial User
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default Re: CEL & MAINT REQD - 98 RS B20B

Originally Posted by TheRealTegger
You need to reset the Maintenance Required light. I have a page for that:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maint...eqd-light.html
-Yes, I spent all night troubleshooting and DID learn that one (cant get much easier lol) still appreciated tho!

Too small. Proper gap is .043. Although that won't cause misfire codes.
-And now that you mentioned it i think i put them to .040.. ill rip those out today and check.
Which was what specific codes? P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304? Any other codes? Was P0300 one of them?
-I wish i knew, i actually just borrowed the reader from a friend for the day, flashed the chk eng light and then came back within a few days of driving..
thanks for reply realteg, first time usin forums and real helpful
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 07:48 PM
  #4  
ssekora's Avatar
Thread Starter
Trial User
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default Re: CEL & MAINT REQD - 98 RS B20B

P1399 is the code im reading if anyone has any advice on trouble shooting thanks!
Reply
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:17 AM
  #5  
TheRealTegger's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,146
Likes: 3
Default Re: CEL & MAINT REQD - 98 RS B20B

Originally Posted by ssekora
P1399 is the code im reading if anyone has any advice on trouble shooting thanks!
Probably blockage of EGR passages.
Reply
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:32 AM
  #6  
kyden's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 6,883
Likes: 4
From: CT
Default Re: CEL & MAINT REQD - 98 RS B20B

Originally Posted by TheRealTegger
Probably blockage of EGR passages.
are you trying to be funny or are you serious?

p1399 is misfire i think. i would get a multimeter and start checking distributor parts.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dxciv97
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
10
Jun 5, 2013 06:43 AM
ricmac007
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
20
May 15, 2009 10:11 PM
preludeSRV
Honda Prelude
7
Feb 28, 2008 08:56 PM
adamrich33
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
5
Aug 30, 2007 05:45 PM
RippSpeed
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
1
May 5, 2007 07:11 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:38 PM.