Restoring my SiR

**sloman** · August 15th, 2009 08:04 PM

hey guys i hope some of you can help/assist me in restoring my recently acquired SiR. Mahilig kasi ako mag-DIY but I still need your knowledge about this car since first time ko mag-handle ng honda.

1. I just found this connector hanging on the engine bay. San ba dapat naka-connect to? I cant see any sensor na posibleng kinakabitan nya...

2. This 2 wire w/o connection also... nakakabit kasi yung other end sa exhaust manifold. I'm still researching about this one. Di ko pa din makita.

3. Vacuum hose beneath the throtle body. Naka-blind sya. Dun sa nakita kong manual ng b16, if Im right, nakakonek sya dapat sa IACV. Tama ba?

4. I noticed my radiator fan is always running even at cold start. so when i check the thermo switch, eto ang nakita ko... mgkasama na yung 2 wires attached to blue/yellow wire & ground.

baka meron sa inyo nakakaalala kung san sya dapat nka-tap? What color ng wire?

thanks in advance.

**ans_lim168** · August 16th, 2009 07:06 AM

By the looks of it, the car's thermo switch electricals have been altered.

**n5110** · August 16th, 2009 08:29 AM

sa itsura ng mga loose wires, parang may ginawang kalokohan yung previous owner boss. mukang hinde naalagaan yung auto.

**voltscastillo** · August 16th, 2009 09:35 AM

naka recta yung thermoswitch. that's a bad sign.

first pic looks like a temp control switch. do you have low temp even while running for extended periods?

i would also check for a leaking radiator and a removed thermostat, which you should replace. replace thermostat and thermoswitch with the wiring.

you can bypass the thermoswitch controls altogether and use a piece of wire to bridge the fan control using the control system of the aircon (check the fusebox in the engine). this way, your radiator fan turns only when you switch on the a/c. its not recommended but at least its bettr than running with the fan on all the time.

**speed unlimited** · August 16th, 2009 10:01 AM

Tutal mahilig kang DIY punta ka sa mga electrical shop at itanong mo na lang sa kanila at wala naman bayad ang check up nila rito . Kasi pag electrical mahirap din mag test ng mga wiring pag nag short delicado computer box mo .Suggestion lang.

**sloman** · August 16th, 2009 06:29 PM

thanks sa lahat for you reply & comments.

siguro i will bring nalang the car to a reputable shop muna to assess everything. SInce na inuwi ko yung oto, hindi ko pa sya ginamit uli dahil nga sa mga nakita ko. I intend to check & re-condition some parts as much as i can.

obviously, hindi marunong talaga mag-alaga yung previous owner. He's not like one of us guys! actually hindi lang yang nasa pic ang nakita ko na hindi maganda. I also have some photos. Ayaw ko nlang i-post kasi lalo ako naaawa sa oto. hehe.

btw, any comments sa pics no. 2 & 3?

tia

**ghosthunter** · August 16th, 2009 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by sloman

btw, any comments sa pics no. 2 & 3?

Pic #2 - oxygen sensor leads?

**sloman** · August 17th, 2009 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Pic #2 - oxygen sensor leads?

yan din nasa isip ko. pro local SiR eh walang O2 sensor dba? so this means napalitan na exhaust manifold. jdm exhaust????

**ghosthunter** · August 17th, 2009 08:30 PM

Thought going through my mind, could it be you bought a Vti that had a B16 engine swap?

Is your Civic's windows framed by black or silver colored metal trim?

**sloman** · August 17th, 2009 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Thought going through my mind, could it be you bought a Vti that had a B16 engine swap?

Is your Civic's windows framed by black or silver colored metal trim?

it black boss. But you made me nervous.

here's some photos of the engine bay...

But the CR indicates its a civic SiR.