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Old 04-22-2008, 10:16 AM
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Default car wont go above 3500 rpms

i have a 89 crx with a zc in it and it wont rev up past 3500 rpms. does anybody know what is causing this?
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Old 04-22-2008, 10:40 AM
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wrong section. Go to tech talk.
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Old 04-22-2008, 10:13 PM
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I've heard of this before...

IIRC, it has something to do with something causing the ECU to go into "limp mode". I'm sure someone more informed will chime in soon.
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Old 04-23-2008, 07:09 AM
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Default Re: car wont go above 3500 rpms

was this originally a dual point car ?if it was double check the wiring at the ecu ,i have had them not have a good connection where the pins are changed at the ecu plug during a mpfi swap
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Old 04-23-2008, 07:39 AM
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yea it is called limp mode my friends old da use to do that when he wouldnt run the car for a little period of time.. did you try turning the car on and off...? thats what disengaged his limp mode on his b16..
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Old 04-23-2008, 07:45 AM
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Yay, I was right! I'm getting a lot better with Hondas.
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Old 04-23-2008, 08:43 AM
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Try Honda-tech.com
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Old 04-23-2008, 08:59 AM
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its limp mode try another ecu...posting from a psp ftw!
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tech talk or honda tech is your best bet
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is your cat clogged???
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