EP3 Type R

[mattatnoosa]

How do I check/ find out wether it's my vtec solenoid?

[mattatnoosa]

And how do I do an ecu reset? Anyone got a fit guide?

[Poeter]

Generally if you just unplug your battery, it will clear the ecu.

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, here's a question.....How accurate is your dash at reading the revs? bet its out 100-300rpms. Wouldnt read too much into it. You'll generally know if there was an issue.

And BTW, what are you guys looking at when the car is revving to 6000+ rpms? the road and hope!

[Poeter]

Hey guys, here's a question.....How accurate is your dash at reading the revs? bet its out 100-300rpms. Wouldnt read too much into it. You'll generally know if there was an issue.

And BTW, what are you guys looking at when the car is revving to 6000+ rpms? the road and hope!

You're right. It is out by 100-300rpms. I had to readjust mine to it get it a lil closer.

I used my greddy infometer to tell me what the ecu's reporting and then offset the needle accordingly. Lucky the mapping is closer to 1 to 1 (linear response) otherwise there's something electrically wrong with the cluster.

After that, Cold start now show's closer to 1.5k rpm and the rev limiter is now reporting at 8.6k rpm instead of 9k.

[mattatnoosa]

jdmyard and shift both make it very hard to order online, anyone know where i can get these parts from in brisbane? and what bolt washers do i need? anyone got a guide?

[Poeter]

What parts are you looking for ?

If you're talking about engine oil, just go to autobarn or honda dealership. Save yourself the shipping cost.

[mattatnoosa]

yea the Honda FEO oil and honda oil filter, and the washers, do they get sold at autobarn??

[Poeter]

No autobarn dont sell FEO or honda filters but they got decent branded oils such as motul, royal purple, castrol edge, elf and etc

If you're looking specifically for OEM then just go to your local honda dealership.

[Philip Lee]

no they don't. just buy them at Honda dealer.

[mattatnoosa]

ok i got my things to pick up from the honda dealer, the FEO oil and filter, where do i get the washers? and what ones? and what about gearbox oil?

[Poeter]

While you're at honda, you can get the washer from them too. They'll know what to provide you.

Not sure if anyone else can agree with me on this. I personally recommend Honda OEM MTF for transmission fluid. Approximately $17 per bottle. Each bottle is 1L. You will need 2 bottles.

Both me and my friend tried aftermarket brands and found they can lead to the gearbox feeling weird and notchy. Due to paranoia, we swapped to OEM fluids and it felt smooth. Gear shifts don't feel notchy anymore. Based on our experiences, we concluded that it's best to stick with OEM for transmission fluid.