I think it was only the fifth generation lean burn VX that had a non-lean burn ECU for California. Thereafter, beginning the 1996 model year, Honda lean burn engines were acceptable in California and Honda did not produce a Cali-specific, non-lean burning ECU. The sixth and seventh generation HX (1996-2005) had lean burn nationwide, as did the first gen Insight (2000-2006).
BTW, this looks like a stellar example of this car. Some smart person in LA should go look it over. If it is what it says it is, and it seems on the up-and-up, it is a nice little ride with lots and lots of use still in it.
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.
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