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Old 02-15-2012, 08:49 PM   #5 (permalink)
Dgreen78
1998 Civic HX
 
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Yes, it has the stamp on the block. It looks like all auto ECUs use a 4-wire 02 sensor. Im still confused as I thought the 5-wire wideband was a necessity to get into LB mode?

36531-P2E-A01 (fourwire)
used on 96-00 cali & 49state CVT trans

36531-P2M-A01 (wideband)
used on 96-00 cali & 49state manual trans

I think I will try and run both the scangauge and look into purchasing a MPguino. I do like the features of the scangauge (clear codes, check TPS, Coolant temp, etc).

As far as swapping transmissions that looks like A LOT of work. I do like having an auto for a commuter. I also picked up a spare CVT at a local yeard for a mere $80 for a back up. It took me about an hour to pull the CVT out of the donor. Gotta love working on these civics!

The car does have some hesitation at low RPM even after a full tune up. I will be doing a compression test, cleaning of the idle motor/TB, and checking the timing to see if it is off a tooth. I am thinking it might be the CVT trans slipping as I have read problems with the start clutch and belt.
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