check engine light coming on
 

hey guys i have a 90 honda accord and i swapped a 92 JDM h22a into it.
the check engine light came on and it was misfiring so i changed the spark plugs, wires, distributer cap, and rotor. My timing is also off and i dont know if the check engine light came on because of that or because of the misfiring. What are some ways to find out and if you have any ideas please get back to me.


1990 Accord LX
92 JDM h22a
exeddy stage 1 clutch

RE: check engine light coming on
 

Look up how to get the CEL code and post that here .... or look up what it means

RE: check engine light coming on
 

your talking about getting the codes from my e.c.u correct?
i was told to do that before im just not sure of how to do it

RE: check engine light coming on
 

Look in the DIY section. There is a bost that shows where to access the trouble codes. Find the code and post here as stated above.

RE: check engine light coming on
 

another question i have is how do i adjust the timing on my h22a.. its different from the original accord motor.
someone told me that i should use a timing light and set it to 15 degrees. is that correct?

RE: check engine light coming on
 

That sounds like a question for DH or someone with a H22A.

RE: check engine light coming on
 

Yeah, that sounds like a question for deserthonda, hondadude, chiovnica (all 3 are honda techs), shadow, or velocifero(both have h22s)

You may want to start a new thread entitled "How do I adjust the timing on an H22?"

RE: check engine light coming on
 

Use a timing light and set it to the red mark.

RE: check engine light coming on
 

make sure that the timing lite is set at ZERO , warm up engine to normal temp,, normal idle 700-800 rpm . set at red mark like Chio said

RE: check engine light coming on
 

your gonna need an OBD2 reader to find out the code. the plug is located behind the ashtray under the radio. after that you can just google the code and it will show you the problem.