i got a 98 manual ex in my 96 hatchback and the car jumps when i try to step on the gas. why is it? is it becuase i dont have vtec wiring? help please...i need a ride to school

 

be more specific when you say jump
like when you hit the gas it???

 

when i step on the accelerator to full throttle it jumps a few time then it wants to die out. here some info if it helps...im using the DX wiring harness on a EX engine...

 

So you used a DX harness but did you add the VTEC wires or just use the harness as-is?

 

I didnt...where do i get it and for how much?...will it solve my problem?

 

Should I just get an EX wiring harness?...how much would that be around?...help please..

 

dude, you'll just need to add the vtec wires - check out "hybrid.honda-perf.org" under "6g tech" for what wires to add - think you need the "vtec oil pres. sender" (blue/blk) "vtec ground" (black, ground it to something real good), "vtec switch" (green/white) - I'd check the colors on the www. site, because I know those colors are good on OBD-I civics/integras and '96+civics/integras were OBD-II. Anyways, check the sight 4 info, its not impossible 2 pull off and u save $$$ - or u can get the whole EX harness and plug it right up - but u still gotta wire the vtec wires from the ECU harness to the engine harness. PS. did u use the EX ecu?


[Modified by SKiLLz-R, 1:29 AM 1/15/2002]

 

If your car is jumping then you need to disable some of your 16 switches.

 

Yes i used the EX ecu...thanks for the info...ill check out the site...ill try to unplug some switches, but wouldnt it cause my car not to start?...oh yeah i got another little thing...in manual tranny does the wheel suppose to lock after you turn it enough in neutral...and...i cant get my key to come out becuase i cant turn it back to the beginning position...thats it for now, but im sure ill run into something else...anyone i can email later for help on solving my car problems?...thanks