JDM Type R swap - code 6

jdmsteve · Newbie Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 9

i recently did a 97 JDM type r swap into my 94 GS-R integra. i still have an obd1 computer with the adapter harness for the obd2 motor. right now the car is throwing a code 6 which i believe is the coolant temp sensor. the sensor and wires are both good. does anyone have a clue as to what might be causing this problem? thanks!

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 98

It could be a problem with your ECT sensor or its circuit; but since you say its good... it might be a problem with your ECM itself.
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jdmsteve · Newbie Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 9

not sure how to check the circuits myself...i was just told they're okay. i know the sensor is good because i put a new one in. how do i check the circuit??

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 98

Sorry steve,
when it comes to checking circuits i'm all thumbs. Thats one thing i don't mess with. Sorry i could help you out with that. Who checked them in the first place anyway? what did they think was wrong?
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jdmsteve · Newbie Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 9

a friend of mine checked them. he said they used a voltmeter or something like that to check the voltage of the wires and that they checked out. i have no idea if that's what "checking the circuit" is...but that's what they told me. would having air in the coolant lines cause a code 6? i'm out of ideas on this...unless the sensor i used as a replacement was busted too.

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 98

Your friend is right, a voltmeter is what you would use to check it. Are you on your 2nd sensor? Have you already replaced it?
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jdmsteve · Newbie Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 9

yeah...it's the sensor that came off my old gs-r engine. i'm totally out of ideas as to what's causing the code...unless, like i said, both sensors are bad...but what are the chances of that?

jdmsteve · Newbie Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 9

also...here's another thing...i was using the JDM harness...but it was pretty trashed and mangled, so i replaced it with a USDM harness...and that's when the code started flashing. i'm fairly sure it's the right plug for the ECT also.

jdmsteve · Newbie Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 9

also...what voltage should it be?

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 98

I don't know what the voltage should be right of the top of my head. I have those specs at home, so i will let you know later when i get back home.
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jdmsteve · Newbie Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 9

excellent. thanks a lot! are there any adjustments you can do if the voltage is too high/low?

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 98

I looked into it, and it is a very hairy process. You only need to check for continuity along with a hundred other things. But without being sure exactly which DTC code you have i don't know what else to tell you.

Are you having any cooling system problems? It might simply be that the JDM and USDM harness aren't compatible even if all the plugs are in the right place.
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