Black97Ludin

Well, what can i say? Im 16, in Tucson AZ. My first car was my dads 88 SI with 4WS. But i just got a 97 like a week ago. And i got it cheap. Like $2000 so i HAD to get it. It has thrown two codes, the first was the O2 sensor, but i replaced that and it went away, but now i have code 9, 1382 to be exact.
I have swapped around the plugs to make sure it wasnt those.
I know i should have a list like:
Spark Plug Wires
Distributor Cap
Fuel Injectors
And finally possibly the distributor or actually the sensor.
But i wanted to make sure these would definitely get me closer to solving the problem. And i just sold my daily driver to buy this. So it needs to be able to pass emissions before August 20th.
And BTW, i work at my dads best friends auto shop. So i can get it done asap with your guy's reccommendations..
So c'mon guys, help a brotha out....
Marcus

Tee-Dot

Post a pic of this car....

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pIERCE

Hey amn, haven't seen you lurking in a while....been staying in OT or somethin'?




To OP, here man, this is helpful:Another DIY ATTS, ABS, & CEL (Check Engine Light) DTC

I swear it wasn't just a week ago, that someone posted something exactly like this....maybe even on this site. And I used the same link too.

Tee-Dot

Been keeping a low profile.

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pIERCE

That's cool, but I've been noticing a lot of **** that people have been getting away with(existing), and nobody is here to keep it under control...


To OP....****, I knew it, heres the thread. Newbie with a problem... - Preludepower.com

Hope it helps.

Tee-Dot

I can't help those who refuse to be helped. That, and there just aren't enough hours in the day to respond to every douche pouch that posts here.

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indylude18

pIERCE....there is a reason you remembered seeing a "similar thread"....that one you linked on PP was started by this same guy. I know you're trying to be helpful...but come on....he even has the same user name over there.

Tee-Dot

I think he knows..

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pIERCE

+1

Sorry indy, you fail. (Thanks T)

indylude18

Eh, I can live with that.

Black97Ludin

Yeah thats me. I just cant login...dont remember email or password lol.
And i noticed this is the REAL site. Bunch of users on here so i knew it would be better and i worte down the login ****.
But yeah....
Anybody have ideas?
How bout actually just resetting the ECU?

indylude18

Resetting the ECU will only temporarily mask the problem, not fix it.

Black97Ludin

Yump. But do you think i can get passed emissions. Because when i first reset the battery, it went away for about 25 miles.
And i do, definitely want it fixed. But id feel safer with a license plate on the back of my car, TAGGED.
And i dont want to keep paying $1 for a 3 day permit and get pulled over every single day like i have

pIERCE

What state do you live in?

Here in CA, I tried that once, and they said, "no, your comp is in a testing mode, so it automatically failed, you need to go drive around a bit, then come back and we'll test it again".

Good luck. Try the whole "Forgot pass..", on PP.com

Black97Ludin

In AZ. As i posted in both threads lol.
I did. It wouldnt send to my email. I hit resend like 12 times. My email deletes the "spam" so im not even notified of a response to my threads....
But if thats the case (testing mode thing) theyll probably do the same thing here

madcatz

when you reset, your ECU does go through a remapping phase to correct itself....so you cant just do that to bypass the test.

Its best to replace your ignition anyways.....a 2000 5th gen....probably hasnt been done.....20-30 for plugs (NGK Iridium), 40 for a Bosch Wires, 15-25 for the distro rotor from honda and then again you can get the cover as well to be replaced...all in all about 100-200, but your saving yourself since its being done by you and your co-workers....or you can go all out for the look and get the MSD getup, look cool and not need a single ounce of that "performance"

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Travis

Black97Ludin

Thanks madcatz.
Well like i said, i work at a shop so we get the "dealer" discount. Tomorrow's pay day so im ordering platinum plugs, red NGK wires, rotor and cap. Then see where im at. Maybe try and clean my fuel injectors (whats the best way?), then go from there. And hopefully you guys wont be irritated by my questions throughout my whole process.
Thanks a million!!!!
Marcus

indylude18

Hurray for no emissions test in Indy

But the best advice anybody can give you is to follow the flow chart in the helms(they already posted it for you on PP) to actually fix the problem, not to attempt to cover it up. Have you already tried doing anything that was suggested to you?

Black97Ludin

Well i did check for continuity throughout my distributor. It checked out good according to my ASE certified boss. But thats all ive had time for at work. But fridays are slow here. Everyone is celebrating for the weekend, no one wants to be stuck at a repair shop....

pIERCE

Goddam it, why all this running around. Why don't you just replace you cylinder sensor? That's what code 1382 is for....I saw you entire old thread, and it said you did, but it also mentioned : So does this mean you have or haven't done it on your lude?