STALE CEL (Check Engine Light)
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well guys basically I have a stale CEL. I'm running a JRSC with Hondata s200 and p28 ecu and the car is an EM1.
Prior to the stale CEL I had a true CEL which was a code 43 (fuel supply), so I replaced my o2 sensor and reset the battery. Now the CEL is on but there is no code, and the CEL is only on after I start the car (it is not on when the key is on the number 2 position).
When I short the service connector with the key on the number 2 position, the CEL turns on, but does not flash, and turns off again once I remove the paperclip from the service connector.
I've heard that it can be a bad ECU. Should I swap it with my stock P2T real quick? I'm running 440cc injectors. If I swap ECU's (P2T or any stock OBD1 ECU), will the motor run pig rich because the ECU is not calibrated to operate with 440cc injectors?
I opened up my ECU and it looks like new. The Hondata shows a solid red light when I took it all apart, so I think that is still good.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Prior to the stale CEL I had a true CEL which was a code 43 (fuel supply), so I replaced my o2 sensor and reset the battery. Now the CEL is on but there is no code, and the CEL is only on after I start the car (it is not on when the key is on the number 2 position).
When I short the service connector with the key on the number 2 position, the CEL turns on, but does not flash, and turns off again once I remove the paperclip from the service connector.
I've heard that it can be a bad ECU. Should I swap it with my stock P2T real quick? I'm running 440cc injectors. If I swap ECU's (P2T or any stock OBD1 ECU), will the motor run pig rich because the ECU is not calibrated to operate with 440cc injectors?
I opened up my ECU and it looks like new. The Hondata shows a solid red light when I took it all apart, so I think that is still good.
Any ideas or suggestions?
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