Thread: fuel regulator ? and heat ?

Quote: Originally Posted by scttydb411 it failed previously and didn't pass until you disconnected the fpr vacuum line. i bet even after changing the cat and tuneup if the fpr was connected it wouldn't have passed b/c running too lean and throwing off the #'s. you can pull the throttle screw all the way out and put the weakest locktite or something that isn't permanent on the threads. there is a waxy substance on the...

Quote: Originally Posted by STRteg thanks for the quick reply man what do you think is causing it to shut the car off when its connected? and what do you mean as if i was running at wot? and yeah i was thinking thermostat too off the top of my head im not sure at the moment. the fuel pressure is running at max psi all the time.

Yes correct.... Also on your heat , Thermostat for sure FPR going bad in a Honda/Acura is rare

Quote: Originally Posted by STRteg It didnt fail it passed emissions great,it had failed previously because of a bad cat and in need of a tune up and its all stock just as tech 5 said,thank you for your input and knowledge it failed previously and didn't pass until you disconnected the fpr vacuum line. i bet even after changing the cat and tuneup if the fpr was connected it wouldn't have passed b/c running too lean and throwing off...

Quote: Originally Posted by STRteg Oh and on a non related note my temp gauge stays on C unless im idling for a while and when i drive goes back to C and i have very very very little to no heat,starts off with lite heat and then gradually goes to none...any ideas? thermostat, i had the same prob b4