CRX breaks up @3500rpm

[mumiej]

Just got a 90 CRX that wasn't running due to the screw on the dizzy rotor comming loose and crackin the module.Replaced the mudule and the CRX fired-up.Now the problem is that once the engine hits 3500 rpm,it acts like it's hits the rev limit,and has no power.Could this be a dizzy problem or fuel problem??Could it be a fuel pump on it's way out,or when the screw came loose in the dizzy it messed something up.Please help.....

[hondacivic99sivtec]

check engine lights?

[mumiej]

yes forgot to post,the check engine lite is on,tried to get computer to get codes,but local auto zone don't have 1 for 90 crx.Is there a way to check for codes??

[CRXperiment]

Its real easy. Pull off passenger side carpet. Look at your ecu and admire its high-tech greatness. There should be a clear openning on it where there is a red light enhoused. Turn your key to ON and you'll see a quick flash that says the ecu works. Count every flash after that and either look it up yourself, or report back.

[viper-blue]

click this link: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=118785 - look for post #5, it has a list of all the ecu codes. You never mentioned if you set the distributor timing after you replaced and tightened everything...just because it starts doesn't mean its timed properly

[hondacivic99sivtec]

very good point viper. anytime you take your dizzy off, you should do the timeing all over. to be on the safe side.

[mumiej]

Thanks ppl,I got another dizzy,and it runs great.The pick-up in the other dizzy was bad,guess when the rotor screw bounced around inside it messed it up.I think it's going up for sale.