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efhondakid · 09-08-2008, 12:27 PM

I was having weird issues with my B16 EF about a month ago, I had a thread about it acting weird. Well it died on me one day on the expressway and I just started looking at it today. The 15amp fuse for the ECU in the under hood fuse block was blown, so I replaced it, turn the key on and it popped it right away. I tried two more times, scratched my head and thought to try my LS ECU (PR4) I put in a new fuse and it fires right up with the PR4. So I take it my PW0 is junk? Now here is my question does anyone know if its possible to have the PR4 chipped for VTEC, or if there is a place that can fix my PW0? Or maybe this is my car telling me to convert to OBDI.

AHHVTEC · 09-08-2008, 12:30 PM

yea sounds like the computer is done for. if your motor is obdo i would just keep it that way

efhondakid · 09-08-2008, 12:35 PM

Yeah but finding another PR3/PW0 that someone isnt charging an arm and a leg for isnt going to be easy. And yes the car motor and ECU are OBD0.

AHHVTEC · 09-08-2008, 12:40 PM

eBay Motors: 88-91 CIVIC JDM PR3 ECU (item 270273344009 end time Sep-13-08 14:12:52 PDT)

eBay Motors: PR3 ECU JDM SPOON SKUNK 2 CRX CIVIC ECU HONDATA (item 220275078982 end time Sep-08-08 13:22:42 PDT)

efhondakid · 09-08-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AHHVTEC

eBay Motors: 88-91 CIVIC JDM PR3 ECU (item 270273344009 end time Sep-13-08 14:12:52 PDT)

eBay Motors: PR3 ECU JDM SPOON SKUNK 2 CRX CIVIC ECU HONDATA (item 220275078982 end time Sep-08-08 13:22:42 PDT)

Ive seen them other places for $200+, puts me in a better mood knowing I wont have to drop a pretty penny for it, but buying 18 year old electronics off ebay does kinda sketch me out a little.

AHHVTEC · 09-08-2008, 12:45 PM

yeah i know what you mean the pwo are higher.maybe h motos has on for a good price

nootrac22 · 09-08-2008, 01:07 PM

J-K Tuning

try calling this guy. he's very reputable and can prolly get you a working one. Prices are fair also.

AHHVTEC · 09-08-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nootrac22

J-K Tuning

try calling this guy. he's very reputable and can prolly get you a working one. Prices are fair also.

good link

nootrac22 · 09-08-2008, 01:20 PM

he's local (some what anyway 2hr drive) and I went with my friend when he got his integra tuned there. The guy is great. He's very down to earth and treats everybody well, wether you just spent 20grand on your set up or just have some bolt ons. Very knowledgable espically when it comes to hondas. He said he has customers that come to see him all the way from maryland.

efhondakid · 09-08-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nootrac22

he's local (some what anyway 2hr drive) and I went with my friend when he got his integra tuned there. The guy is great. He's very down to earth and treats everybody well, wether you just spent 20grand on your set up or just have some bolt ons. Very knowledgable espically when it comes to hondas. He said he has customers that come to see him all the way from maryland.

2hrs from you which way? Cause Im about 2 hours west of you.

EF9_Hatch · 09-08-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by efhondakid

2hrs from you which way? Cause Im about 2 hours west of you.

He is 3 hours east from my house in Pittsburgh...

nootrac22 · 09-08-2008, 01:41 PM

he's in the middle of pa, I'm on the eastern edge about 30 40 min from port jervis NY. I recomend him the drive will be way worth it if you need a tune. Call him up see if he can get you that ecu

boostin4fun · 09-09-2008, 09:15 AM

You could probably call up www.hmotorsonline.com and get them to part with an ecu for a reasonable price. Everyone knows they have a good reputation. Just another idea if the other guy doesnt have anything for you.

INJEN78 · 09-09-2008, 09:29 AM

www.xenocron.com

he chips ecu for cheap and can change the pr4 to vtec...

chris harris is his name

efhondakid · 09-09-2008, 09:34 AM

Only on OBDI ECUs, for $25 I might send him the PW0 and see if he can fix it.

INJEN78 · 09-09-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efhondakid

Only on OBDI ECUs, for $25 I might send him the PW0 and see if he can fix it.

ah damn my bad i forgot

4U2H8ME · 09-09-2008, 03:50 PM

I know everyone is telling you to change your ecu, but I went thru the same thing 2 weeks ago. For me, its was that when I did my harness, I extended my o2 sensor wiring just a lil too long, and the wiring was rubbing on my intermiediate shaft and grounded out blowing my ecu fuse, maybe you should check your wiring before replacing the ecu.

efhondakid · 09-10-2008, 08:45 AM

Its not that. I have two extra ECUs that I ried to see if they work, (PR4 from an LS, and a PM6 Si) And the car fires right up with both of them, if I put the PW0 in as soon as I turn the key "on" it will imeditly pop the 15 amp ECU fuse. Trust me its a bad ECU.

09-08-2008, 12:27 PM	#1
efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 3,396 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: `89 DX Hatch w/JDM B16 Rep Power: 108	Help me out here. I was having weird issues with my B16 EF about a month ago, I had a thread about it acting weird. Well it died on me one day on the expressway and I just started looking at it today. The 15amp fuse for the ECU in the under hood fuse block was blown, so I replaced it, turn the key on and it popped it right away. I tried two more times, scratched my head and thought to try my LS ECU (PR4) I put in a new fuse and it fires right up with the PR4. So I take it my PW0 is junk? Now here is my question does anyone know if its possible to have the PR4 chipped for VTEC, or if there is a place that can fix my PW0? Or maybe this is my car telling me to convert to OBDI. __________________ Dont PM me with tech questions. I will not answer them. Looking for a P28 and B-series turbo parts, PM me.

09-08-2008, 12:35 PM	#3
efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 3,396 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: `89 DX Hatch w/JDM B16 Rep Power: 108	Yeah but finding another PR3/PW0 that someone isnt charging an arm and a leg for isnt going to be easy. And yes the car motor and ECU are OBD0. __________________ Dont PM me with tech questions. I will not answer them. Looking for a P28 and B-series turbo parts, PM me.

09-09-2008, 09:15 AM	#13
boostin4fun Boosted ls/vtec ohh yeah! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Omaha Age: 22 Posts: 691 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 Civic Si, 1995 Civic Ex auto to manual conversion Rep Power: 14	You could probably call up www.hmotorsonline.com and get them to part with an ecu for a reasonable price. Everyone knows they have a good reputation. Just another idea if the other guy doesnt have anything for you. __________________ I do swaps, engine builds, tuning, here in omaha. PM me for details. Do not PM me with tech questions, use the forums!! All motor ls/vtec build http://hondaswap.com/engine-building...53/#post791137 My 2000 civic si ls/vtec turbo build. http://hondaswap.com/engine-building...05/#post861900

09-09-2008, 09:29 AM	#14
INJEN78 ¿UnKnOwN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 20 Posts: 4,685 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 98	www.xenocron.com he chips ecu for cheap and can change the pr4 to vtec... chris harris is his name __________________ http://hondaswap.com/auto-multi-medi...st1144603.html <my CRX R.I.P BEN LEE2/24/08 we love and miss you R.I.P Rex 8/18/08 coolest dog ever!!! GOOD FAST CHEAP, you can pick only two. fast and cheap isn't good good and cheap isn't fast good and fast isn't cheap

09-09-2008, 09:34 AM	#15
efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 3,396 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: `89 DX Hatch w/JDM B16 Rep Power: 108	Only on OBDI ECUs, for $25 I might send him the PW0 and see if he can fix it. __________________ Dont PM me with tech questions. I will not answer them. Looking for a P28 and B-series turbo parts, PM me.


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09-08-2008, 12:30 PM	#2
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,850 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	yea sounds like the computer is done for. if your motor is obdo i would just keep it that way

09-08-2008, 12:40 PM	#4
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,850 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	eBay Motors: 88-91 CIVIC JDM PR3 ECU (item 270273344009 end time Sep-13-08 14:12:52 PDT) eBay Motors: PR3 ECU JDM SPOON SKUNK 2 CRX CIVIC ECU HONDATA (item 220275078982 end time Sep-08-08 13:22:42 PDT)

09-08-2008, 12:45 PM	#6
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,850 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	yeah i know what you mean the pwo are higher.maybe h motos has on for a good price

09-08-2008, 01:07 PM	#7
nootrac22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA pocono mts Age: 32 Posts: 3,129 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: daily driver working on 92 prelude 4ws Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 109	J-K Tuning try calling this guy. he's very reputable and can prolly get you a working one. Prices are fair also.

09-08-2008, 01:20 PM	#9
nootrac22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA pocono mts Age: 32 Posts: 3,129 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: daily driver working on 92 prelude 4ws Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 109	he's local (some what anyway 2hr drive) and I went with my friend when he got his integra tuned there. The guy is great. He's very down to earth and treats everybody well, wether you just spent 20grand on your set up or just have some bolt ons. Very knowledgable espically when it comes to hondas. He said he has customers that come to see him all the way from maryland.

09-08-2008, 01:41 PM	#12
nootrac22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA pocono mts Age: 32 Posts: 3,129 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: daily driver working on 92 prelude 4ws Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 109	he's in the middle of pa, I'm on the eastern edge about 30 40 min from port jervis NY. I recomend him the drive will be way worth it if you need a tune. Call him up see if he can get you that ecu

09-09-2008, 03:50 PM	#17
4U2H8ME Beer its whats for dinner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BRONX, NY Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Accord LX coupe, Jdm H22a with LSD trans. Rep Power: 4	I know everyone is telling you to change your ecu, but I went thru the same thing 2 weeks ago. For me, its was that when I did my harness, I extended my o2 sensor wiring just a lil too long, and the wiring was rubbing on my intermiediate shaft and grounded out blowing my ecu fuse, maybe you should check your wiring before replacing the ecu.

09-10-2008, 08:45 AM	#18
efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 3,396 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: `89 DX Hatch w/JDM B16 Rep Power: 108	Its not that. I have two extra ECUs that I ried to see if they work, (PR4 from an LS, and a PM6 Si) And the car fires right up with both of them, if I put the PW0 in as soon as I turn the key "on" it will imeditly pop the 15 amp ECU fuse. Trust me its a bad ECU. __________________ Dont PM me with tech questions. I will not answer them. Looking for a P28 and B-series turbo parts, PM me.

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