i did a search, but did not find how to fix it..

i was driving for a while, check engine light came on..so i pulled over and read the code. its code 9. ive searched it all over, its cyp sensor? everyone says its a dizzy problem..now..how do i fix it? thanks in advance. car is drivable..but runs like ****. bogs at idle.

engine is d16y8 head on d16z6 block with the obd0 dizzy.


Modified by crashtest Sonny at 9:30 AM 6/11/2004

 

try replacing the dizzy?..

 

is it just that simple?

 

well, reset the ecu and see if it repeats first. if it does then check the wiring to make sure it's intact. if thats ok, get a new dist.

 

where is the cyp sensor wire located? is it inside the dizzy?

 

Yes

 

is it safe to drive around with code 9? i know it starts..but idles funny..and it drives fine..only problem it has is when i try to take off from a stop..it would bog then picks up the rpm.

 

question: im also getting a code 9...but my car runs shitty in low rpms and high....its almost like im running on only 3 cyl...but my compression is perfect....

 

high rpm huh? a code 9 should put the car in limp mode meaning you can rev past 3k and the car is running on "assumed" timing/fuel. (which causes it to run like bum)

 

so what should i do?

 

code 9 tells the ecu when the #1 piston is on TDC as a base for the sequential for the MPFI

it does not sets the ecu on limp mode

it doesnt make the car fail e-check

it doesnt affect at all the performance of the car..

i say that for experience.. i have had that code for 1.5 yrs and havent been able to fix it...
i changed dizzy, ecu, rewired it 4 times, grounded the wires, did everythig on my power.. the sensor reads ok, theres no fractures on the cable between the ecu and the dizzy, and or resistance... i dont know what to do........

even turbo now it doesnt affect it


i say test the sensor .... should be between 500-750 ohms.. check for the same readings on the ecu plug when the dizzy is conected to make sure the wires arent grounded.. if all its ok but reading is wrong.. try a new dizzy.... maybe thas the problem

 

im throwing the same code.... i personally went to HMO and swapped out 3 dizzys and another ECU and the code is still there.....im going to try checking pin b10/b12 on the wiring and see if i can find any thing....oh and it does affect your rev limit.... its not leting my car rev past 7k...because i have my shift light set for 7.4k.... gotta get this fixed....

 

I had the same problem, code 9, 14,16,and 43, changed my dizzy and everything went away.

 

Code 9 - No. 1 Cylinder Position Sensor

It's the third sensor in the dist., and it detects the position of the No. 1 Cylinder, as the base for the Sequential Injection. It can also be located on the camshaft of DOHC engines.

CYP sensor is mounted on the exhaust cam on the ZC.

If the dist. base bearing starts failing, it will heat the sensor(s) up, destroying the magnetism thus causing a code(s). It will lose 10% of it's strenght, each time it is heated up to 170 degrees plus.

In most cases, replacing the distributor is the only alternative. Especially if the bearing has failed.
Honda does don't stock the bearing by itself, but other after-market compaines are said to have one.

If you have problems starting the engine, or drivability after the install check your cam aligment. The seizing bearing might have caused it to jump a tooth/notch or two. From the extra drag due to the bearing failing.

 

Yea....problem fixed... it was my timing...

 

I have the same code and my car revs to 8200, bogs when first started but rev it once and idles perfect, ran 15.2 with same code on stock exhaust, dizzy is brand new and also has external msd coil w/ msd cap running pr3 ecu, 88 civic dx 4dr converted to MPFI

 

Youve got pm Sonny