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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Default new swap, ZC DOHC throwing codes 8 and 9 need help
Just did a ZC DOHC swap on my 90 crx si, the car trys to start but then the ecu guves us codes 8 and 9. Anyone know how we can fix these?
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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timing and swap your two blue wires going to your exhaust cam sensor...
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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We have swaped those blue wires 1000 times , we're going to try and time the motor tomarrow, does anyone know if it's the same as timing a B-series motor>?
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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your dist is the issue i had the same issue too
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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we replaced the original dist. the ZC came with, with an 88-89 integra dist.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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was ur car already mpfi? or was it a dx?
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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MPFI, 1990 CRX SI
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so are you using the si harness? did you swap the dizzy plugs with the ones from a dx or 88-89 teg? if so, you must've mixed them up.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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We used the SI harness, swaped the plugs and pinned them up the right way. Pinned and wired the cam sensor too.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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we checked our wiring a million times as well it is exactly as we have been told it should be
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then check ur timing or get a new dizzy or cam sensor.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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we're going to check the timing tomarrow...today. I can't belive that i have two bad dizzy's...I am thinking of going ahead and buying the new sensors.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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its tha dizzy im throwin code 8
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 04:49 AM
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check your timing on the timing belt side...did you recently do the timing belt?
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make sure thermostat ground is attached securely.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 06:27 AM
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checked all our grounds, even grinded them to make sure they are getting contact. No didn't touch the timing belt, Looks brand new, it's most likly the stock one since it says honda on it.
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