2000 HX, wanting to swap in a D16y8, re-use harness?
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
2000 HX, wanting to swap in a D16y8, re-use harness?
So as the title says I have a 2000 Civic HX with a D16y5(vtec-e) That’s OBD2a, in wanting to swap in a Y8, is this possible with out replacing the harness?
I’m a bit confused since I know normally 96-98 and 99-00 harnesses are different.
Would I be able to use a 96-98 Y8 with a 96-98 Y8 ECU? Or would I need the harness as well?
ive seen people talk about rewiring the y5 harness to be compatible with the Y8s 4 wire primary O2, would just swapping in a 96-98 harness be easier?
have a buddy with a 97 EX harness and ECU he is giving me so If i get a 96-98 motor to complete the setup will it all be plug and play with my 2000 HX?
I’m a bit confused since I know normally 96-98 and 99-00 harnesses are different.
Would I be able to use a 96-98 Y8 with a 96-98 Y8 ECU? Or would I need the harness as well?
ive seen people talk about rewiring the y5 harness to be compatible with the Y8s 4 wire primary O2, would just swapping in a 96-98 harness be easier?
have a buddy with a 97 EX harness and ECU he is giving me so If i get a 96-98 motor to complete the setup will it all be plug and play with my 2000 HX?
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 10,017
Likes: 1,234
From: The South - Roll Tide !!!
Re: 2000 HX, wanting to swap in a D16y8, re-use harness?
So as the title says I have a 2000 Civic HX with a D16y5(vtec-e) That’s OBD2a, in wanting to swap in a Y8, is this possible with out replacing the harness? It is possible, but you will have to modify the engine harness.
I’m a bit confused since I know normally 96-98 and 99-00 harnesses are different. They are, but the HX used the same '96-98 style for ALL years.
Would I be able to use a 96-98 Y8 with a 96-98 Y8 ECU? Or would I need the harness as well? That would be best since the engine fits the harness and the ECU is "plug-n-play".
ive seen people talk about rewiring the y5 harness to be compatible with the Y8s 4 wire primary O2, would just swapping in a 96-98 harness be easier? Yes, it is easier to just drop in a complete '96-98 Y8 with the harness and ECU.
have a buddy with a 97 EX harness and ECU he is giving me so If i get a 96-98 motor to complete the setup will it all be plug and play with my 2000 HX? Yes.
I’m a bit confused since I know normally 96-98 and 99-00 harnesses are different. They are, but the HX used the same '96-98 style for ALL years.
Would I be able to use a 96-98 Y8 with a 96-98 Y8 ECU? Or would I need the harness as well? That would be best since the engine fits the harness and the ECU is "plug-n-play".
ive seen people talk about rewiring the y5 harness to be compatible with the Y8s 4 wire primary O2, would just swapping in a 96-98 harness be easier? Yes, it is easier to just drop in a complete '96-98 Y8 with the harness and ECU.
have a buddy with a 97 EX harness and ECU he is giving me so If i get a 96-98 motor to complete the setup will it all be plug and play with my 2000 HX? Yes.
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Re: 2000 HX, wanting to swap in a D16y8, re-use harness?
Thank you, I didn’t really want to mess with the harness but I suppose I’ll have to it’ll probably be the best way to get the motor running correctly, and I don’t really want to hack up my y5 harness as I know they’re hard to find now.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
freddy chavez
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
14
Jun 1, 2013 02:54 PM
tshuajzoo559
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
3
Jun 2, 2008 06:06 AM
Jhonny Ricer
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
9
Jul 30, 2007 12:40 PM