Ok, now i know im gonna get like 20 posts saying just search around and ull find but i have and maybe im just looking in the wrong spots but idk. OK im running a b16a2 with stock wiring harness in my 97 hatch, conversion harness to an obd1 gsr computer. idle keeps going up and down from 1000-2000...tried cleaning the iacv, no luck. any other ideas?
Idle Probs b16a2 in ek
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civiclxb16
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did you convert the iacv to two wire?
Originally posted by DelSlo+Feb 21 2005, 06:17 PM-->
yeah tons!!! test shit!
TPS, MAP sensor, vacuum leaks.
dont know how to test, get a manual for a 00 civic SI
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still idle surge, no vacuum leaks, iacv was conerted from 3-2 wire properly, iacv works was cleaned and tested, how do u test map, and tps?...also my air intake temperature is not installed because i have an aem short ram...can this cause idle surge?
oddly enough my b16a2 started doin that yesterday, now i have only one code and thats for the intake air temperature, but i used my d series harness and plugged everything in, but there was no intake air temp. sensor, i still cant see one on the intake anywhere. did b16a2's even have one? i know its gonna throw a code cause its my obd1 ecu, but if they did have one, ill make one on the intake!
but mine doesnt always do it, it can sit there and idle perfectly, when you drive it and change engine load and then let it idle, it surges from 1000, 1200. then it will settle at a smooth idle after a few seconds of idling!
but mine doesnt always do it, it can sit there and idle perfectly, when you drive it and change engine load and then let it idle, it surges from 1000, 1200. then it will settle at a smooth idle after a few seconds of idling!
on the 00 si the IAT sensor is in the intake arm about 10 inches before the manifold,so yes b16a2's do have IAT sensor.
I used the sensor and plug out of my dx engine and it worked fine,I would've had to lenghten the wires anyway as my gsr harnesses IAT is closer to the manifold.
just fyi I pull my CAI in heavy rain and just clamp my filter to my intake manifold and tie the IAT sensor to the clamp and it works well enough to not throw a code but gas goes a little quick with the wrong temp reading,so just having it connected beats the code.
I used the sensor and plug out of my dx engine and it worked fine,I would've had to lenghten the wires anyway as my gsr harnesses IAT is closer to the manifold.
just fyi I pull my CAI in heavy rain and just clamp my filter to my intake manifold and tie the IAT sensor to the clamp and it works well enough to not throw a code but gas goes a little quick with the wrong temp reading,so just having it connected beats the code.
awesome, ok thanx, yeah iknow GSR ones sit on the top on the plenum closer to the throttle body.
i think my best bet is like you, extend the wires and plug and ill drill out a hole on my short ram tube for hte sensor to fit and put it in with the two little screws!
the sensor is a simple resistor, i cant see it being too expensive..but ya never know with honda!
either way thanx for the info!
i think my best bet is like you, extend the wires and plug and ill drill out a hole on my short ram tube for hte sensor to fit and put it in with the two little screws!
the sensor is a simple resistor, i cant see it being too expensive..but ya never know with honda!
either way thanx for the info!
infotechplus
Junior Member
The VTEC Supplement says you should not disassemble this unit as it is factory set. However, it can be by-passed.
I was having similar idle problems with my B16A conversion into 94 Civic 4 Door (designated Vti here in Australia). I was getting Code 3 and Code 14 on the ECU but once I connected the Knock Sensor directly to the ECU these codes disappeared (but were substituted with a Code 20). Idle has dropped to a steady 1300 (still too high but I'm working on that).
Are you running your Knock Sensor?
Yes, check your throttle cable. Is it deflecting adequately. I made a new cable clamp and it was a little too tight on the cable (I used the original cable) so letting it out also helped.
My original engine was SOHC VTEC D16Y1 and Aus engines don't have knock sensors.
Hope this helps.
Peter