imported_torscot

im so PISSED!!!, picked my car up yesterday from the shop, wit my new b16a, the PS wasnt there, told me to come in Monday to get new ps pump etc. car was running fine when i got it, shifter was a little sticky and hard but needs some loosening, v-tec was hitting at 5500ish, normal i suppose, so today i buy new spark plugs, put them in. drove for a bit, no problems. then im at a mall, hop back in my car, it struggles to turn over, when it finally does, the CEL is on, im now soo pissed, but i gets worse, the motor in neutral was idoling from 1000-1500 back to 1000, not being normal i turn off my car. AND NOW IT WONT START!!, should i be suspecting some ****ty *** install, not only do i need to go back i know have to tow my car. what you guys think? the motor looks good, i hope its just some wiring bull****? has this happend to anyone?

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

check the CEL and find out what code its giving.

imported_torscot

could it have been the sparkplugs, i didnt gap them before i put them in, but i got them for a delsol b16 from partsource, dont they come gaped?

imported_torscot

how do i do that again, get to the ecu, connect two wires with paperclip? i dont know the rest?

imported_ontariorider

what shop did the swap and where did the motor come from?

imported_kungfugrip

my car was doin the exact same thing... right now im driving with a CEL on.. took it to honda and it pulled up a knock sensor code.. havent had time to get that replaced yet but every now and then in neutral it idles from 1500 then drops to 1000 and every so often the car stays at 1500 and i gotta turn car off and start it again but knock sensor dont usually go bad so it might be something else for you.

imported_torscot

i got the motor from Engine Land Japenese on Derry and Bramlea, its a 2nd gen b16a from japan, the motor and tranny looked in great condition when i wen i bought it, i just dont know how good there mechanic is. do you guys know a GOOD mechanic whos not to expensive, i did just drop dollars on this motor

imported_torscot

what are you gonna do about your idling?

imported_torscot

well i just went to try to start it and it did, its idling at 1800ish cuz its cold, however the check engine light is still on, my tach, gas and temp gauge work but my speedometer doesnt, and thoughts? does that have to do with the CEL?

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

you could be getting a code 17 for the vehicle speed sensor.
Here's a link with what to do.
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1171263

imported_torscot

dam, now it wont start again

imported_kIeRaN

here maybe this will help u, find the code then get back to us
http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforu...s=&threadid=51

LEITNER

2nd gen b16s dont work right in an ek dude. research is something you do BEFORE your swap.

you need a b16a2 not a seccond gen b16

imported_torscot

so is there no possible way of this swap working?

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

did you put the spark plug wires on in the right order?

imported_torscot

of course, its shortest to longet from left to right

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

I'm more concerned with the placement on the distributor...it should be like this.

imported_torscot

can you show me what it looks like with the plug cover off

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

ummm....why?
I think the picture explains how the spark plug wires should be quite clearly.
#1 on the dizzy goes to #1 on the engine
#2 on the dizzy goes to #2 on the engine
#3 on the dizzy goes to #3 on the engine
#4 on the dizzy goes to #4 on the engine
all work and no play makes johnny a dull boy

imported_torscot

sorry, i didnt see the numbers for the spark plugs, well they were all hooked up fine, but still no start up, has anyone had a smooth jdm b16a in their ek?