O2 sim? Are there any? - Honda Prelude Forum

darkfa8 · 03-09-2010, 09:18 AM

I have an old Casper's O2 sim that was supposed to be recalled.

Unfortunately, I couldn't afford a new, $400 cat or had the time to install a 3rd party universal to replace my gutted stock cat.

I've been getting intermittant O2 circuit voltage codes over the last year or so, but I've just been clearing them with a Auto Zone scanner.

Does anyone have any economical advice on how to eliminate the problem?

Kronn 98SH · 03-09-2010, 11:16 AM

O2 Simulator, E-commerce

Quit using an Autozone scanner. You can do it yourself.

darkfa8 · 03-09-2010, 11:21 AM

i use an AutoZone scanner because it is free and I know what to then do with the codes - I have a full shop manual for the car, worked in a shop for several years and have a slight idea on how to troubleshoot.

As it turns out, the code I pulled, P1491 is related to the EGR system - I'll investigate it on car later today.

However, it would be nice to know where I can get a good O2 sim. Of the ones available at that store, what version would be appropriate for the 98 Prelude?

Kronn 98SH · 03-09-2010, 11:26 AM

Read:
Another DIY ATTS, ABS, & CEL (Check Engine Light) DTC

Read:
Universal o2 simulator single output [unv-o2sim1] - $40.00 : O2 Simulator, E-commerce

Seigisama · 03-10-2010, 01:17 AM

Two Spark plug nonfoulers. Drill one out. leave the other one alone. Put the Drilled out spark plug nonfouler into the non-drilled one, now screw the non drilled one into the O2 bung, then screw the O2 sensor into the drilled out nonfouler.
SPARK PLUG NON FOULER - Honda-Tech

And you can clear CEL codes but disconnecting your batter ground for a few seconds. One 10mm wrench....

Kronn 98SH · 03-10-2010, 02:25 AM

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And you can clear CEL codes but disconnecting your batter ground for a few seconds. One 10mm wrench....

Pulling the fuse is far simpler. It looks like the OP isn't the only one who should read my posts.

Seigisama · 03-10-2010, 10:27 PM

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Pulling the fuse is far simpler. It looks like the OP isn't the only one who should read my posts.

Disconnecting the ground doesn't require me to kneel on my old Ice hockey damaged knees.

Kronn 98SH · 03-10-2010, 10:41 PM

Neither does pulling the fuse, it's under the hood. Like I said, read the thread.

darkfa8 · 03-11-2010, 09:25 AM

thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it!

Seigisama · 03-12-2010, 12:25 PM

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Neither does pulling the fuse, it's under the hood. Like I said, read the thread.

Ok and I have to go under the hood to disconnect my ground. Meh, it's easy for me. I know some people have trouble figuring out which way to turn a wrench but since I'm a mechanic by trade I don't have such troubles.

Kronn 98SH · 03-12-2010, 04:10 PM

You fail. I guess that's why you're just a mechanic.

Seigisama · 03-13-2010, 01:20 AM

Quite right. Just a mechanic that works on multi-million dollar equipment that could crush our cars flat... or grind them up into little pieces and extrude them out into sheets... In the amount of time it would take to pop the cover off of the fuse box find the right fuse and dig my fingers in there to pull it out I could have my Negative cable off, and back on again. Just remember just because you do something one way doesn't make it the only way or the best way. If something works for you then super, but don't expect everyone to do everything your way because you say so.

Kronn 98SH · 03-13-2010, 10:00 AM

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In the amount of time it would take to pop the cover off of the fuse box find the right fuse and dig my fingers in there to pull it out I could have my Negative cable off, and back on again. Just remember just because you do something one way doesn't make it the only way or the best way. If something works for you then super, but don't expect everyone to do everything your way because you say so.

in the amount of time it takes you to find your wrench, I've already got the cover off, fuse pulled, and everything reassembled. There's a reason I do things my way. It's proven to be faster and easier, otherwise it wouldn't be my way. Obviously some brains don't work as well as mine. But that's ok. We need brawn-over-brains people like you to do the physical labor, while we do your thinking.

prepreludesh · 03-13-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Seigisama

Quite right. Just a mechanic that works on multi-million dollar equipment that could crush our cars flat... or grind them up into little pieces and extrude them out into sheets... In the amount of time it would take to pop the cover off of the fuse box find the right fuse and dig my fingers in there to pull it out I could have my Negative cable off, and back on again. Just remember just because you do something one way doesn't make it the only way or the best way. If something works for you then super, but don't expect everyone to do everything your way because you say so.

I believe you're losing all credibility as a "mechanic" and as a poster on this forum when you keep posting this kind of nonsense.

The fact you're trying to sound bad-ass with what equipment you work on means nothing to anybody here to be honest. That's like saying your paw could whoop Kronn's paw.

And for the record, the more you take a battery cable on and off, the looser the connection becomes. And a loose connection could mean a car shutting off unexpectedly if it gets too far gone. Why argue with Kronn's advice of pulling the fuse? This is the simplest form of resetting the ECU and $10 says that my paw could pull a fuse faster than you could take off the negative battery cable.

dontbuyprelude · 03-14-2010, 03:25 AM

pulling a fuse requires 0 tools

Seigisama · 03-14-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by prepreludesh

I believe you're losing all credibility as a "mechanic" and as a poster on this forum when you keep posting this kind of nonsense.

The fact you're trying to sound bad-ass with what equipment you work on means nothing to anybody here to be honest. That's like saying your paw could whoop Kronn's paw.

And for the record, the more you take a battery cable on and off, the looser the connection becomes. And a loose connection could mean a car shutting off unexpectedly if it gets too far gone. Why argue with Kronn's advice of pulling the fuse? This is the simplest form of resetting the ECU and $10 says that my paw could pull a fuse faster than you could take off the negative battery cable.

If you have to reset your ECU that often Just fix your car. How about this I'll do what I want to my own car and if you don't like it you can suck it.

And for the record I have Palm a Regulation Basketball Sized "paws."

prepreludesh · 03-14-2010, 02:56 PM

You're the guy, who three weeks ago, had "It's V-tec not Vitech" wrote on his signature until I had to tell you that you still had it wrong. I thought mechanics would take note of what the valve cover looked like every time they opened their hood to take off the negative battery cable.

Seigisama · 03-15-2010, 12:20 PM

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You're the guy, who three weeks ago, had "It's V-tec not Vitech" wrote on his signature until I had to tell you that you still had it wrong. I thought mechanics would take note of what the valve cover looked like every time they opened their hood to take off the negative battery cable.

I'm done arguing with you children. This thread obviously needs to be closed. And next time I need to reset my ECU... I'm still gonna pull the negative battery cable

Kronn 98SH · 03-15-2010, 12:53 PM

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And next time I need to reset my ECU... I'm still gonna pull the negative battery cable

And the next time you need to replace headlight bulbs, are you going to pull the wheels off?