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    Default 96 civic starting problem

    i have a 96 civic which i had to change the engine in which i put in a d15b which i changed everything to obd2 but now car wont start... i have fuel and spark everythings hooked up. turns over but back fires what is wrong!!!

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    Timing?

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    if u did the conversion correct. your timing is off.


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    do you have the CKP hooked up?

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    if it backfired your timing is off


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    crank sensor? i had a similar problem and it was my crank sensor.

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    how do i check the crank sensor

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    CKP (crank position sensor) located in the dizzy on obd1 d-series motors. on obd2 it should be located by the crank pulley.

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    I'll agree with the ones on timing is off... Happened to mine too. It's your quickest and cheapest fix, also.
    Back to being stock and slow

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    also wont hurt to check the rotor button in the dizzy:.. if its broken ,
    had that happen to a friend

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