Runnin13s

ok well my car is throwing 3 differnt codes so let me start with the beginning
ok the first one is 6 which is the ECT (engine coolant temparture )
second is 17 which is the VSS ( vehical speed sensor)
last is my knock sensor 23

any ways i think i know how to fix the VSS but how do i fix the ECT and why would it be going off??? and the knock sensor always goes off for some reason yet i dont know why how could i fix this also??
please someone help my VTEC doesnt work with my ecu throwing codes so any help will be appreciated
thank
zach

calgone47

my ecu's throwing a 17 and 23 but i still have vtec so I'm not worried at the moment

Runnin13s

ewll shad at abacus said that if its throwing a code vtec wont hit in highs or something and that it may let the mids open but vtec will not work no matter what if ur throwing codes so iono and my vtec doesnt work so ...

MerF

In domestics, the ECU wlil always throw a VSS because your ignition is on, but the engine is not and it is letting you know that (the reason your CEL will be on if you leav the key in "on" position without starting it).

Knock sensor...maybe you are truly knocking and need to up the octane or get your engine tuned.

ECT...ummm...replace the sensor. ol

Runnin13s

thanks but its not that the motor is knocking cuz after i reset the ecu it only comes on if i catch second and vtec and stuff so pretty much only if im trying to haul ass...
and the ect i have no clue what to do or what causes it

MerF

That would be exactly when knock would occur...

Runnin13s

ok well does any one know how i can fix these codes
????

DOHC VTEC EG

check the omz in your friends knock sensor then get a resistor and tap itin to your knock sensor and un plug it from your block. i have the same problem with mine pm me and tell me how many omz it is i am too lazy to put a meter on my friends car

Runnin13s

well i found out my ect was going off because i had my reverse lights hooked up for some reason on my car when my reverse lights are hooked up to the tranny it throws that code and i also fixed the VSS by unplugging it then replugging it in and securing it the knock sensor i just reset my ecu and it hasnt gone off since but i dont feel like reseting it every time is there a way to fix it so it just doesnt work?? my freinds is grounded out but how do i do it just snip the wires and ground them out?? or do they still have to be plugged in then just like a T tap into a ground or sumshit ??

Bert

we had the same exact problem on my friends car...I just unplugged the reverse lights on the transmission... That fixed all the codes... I should have rewired new lights for the reverse switch but i'm too lazy... I don't persay need reverse lights... i rather rewire the reverse lights instead of trying to rewire the coolant wires...