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import racer
03-05-2008, 06:44 PM
hey guys my 88 exi doesn't have a check engine light in the dash.does this mean it's out of a carbed car.should i see if i can find one in j/y.:wtf:

Civic Accord Honda
03-05-2008, 07:00 PM
hey guys my 88 exi doesn't have a check engine light in the dash.does this mean it's out of a carbed car.should i see if i can find one in j/y.:wtf:
find a efi one ur running with out vss wich is not good .. i know im useing a carb one too XD

import racer
03-05-2008, 09:00 PM
what is vss. I know i'm asking stupid questions but i'm used to carb cars and this my first fi accord.and it sounds like the guy who had the car before me really messed it up.

import racer
03-07-2008, 10:08 AM
does anyone have a pic of an 88-89 fi instrument panel so i know what i'm looking for.

AccordB20A
03-07-2008, 11:47 AM
its the same but with a pic of an engine with check below it to the left of the battery light. You can probably use the carb cluster you will just need to install a bulb in it.

coope
03-07-2008, 12:47 PM
vss=vehicle speed sensor

forrest89sei
03-07-2008, 12:53 PM
should look like this :

http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/8f/79/dd11_1_b.JPG

forrest89sei
03-07-2008, 12:55 PM
You need the EFI Cluster due to the VSS, Unlike carb there is a plug right by where the speedo cable goes, this Sensor sends data to the ECU so it can Calculate the proper fuel amounts to send to the motor.

alot of people will swap in carb clusters, A: due to a efi cluster dying and thats all they can find in the local area, or B: when they sell a car, some people will swap in a carb cluster to hide a check engine light

import racer
03-07-2008, 02:33 PM
does it just have to be fi or does it need to be exi.any pics of the back to show me the difference.

Demon1024
03-11-2008, 12:02 AM
i got the efi pic my vss is dying to trying to figure how to swap it without changing the odometer
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=116064117&albumID=1204109&imageID=17211230

i'll fix this to the pic when i get home damn IE