Project Bruised Civic Part 2: K24 Wiring Harness for the 7th Gen Civic

Project Bruised Civic: K24 Wiring Harness for the 7th Gen Civic
By Brian Gillespie and Aaron Gaghagen
We install our engine harness, which is the last step before installing the engine. There are a few things to look out for but all in all a pretty simple procedure. After making the video I found my notes and this harness is originally from an Element with an automatic transmission which I converted to manual and converted for use with the RSX ECU. In a future video I will show you the procedure for converting the harness. For now, let's play along with Brian and pretend it's an RSX harness with wires lengthened and moved to work with the K24A2 engine and the VSS converted to CSS.
In the next video we will get into mounting the engine. We'll not only show you the mounts for the TSX engine swap but also what you need if you are using the RSX Type S K20A2. Thanks for joining us for Project Bruised Civic.
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[@kernwyette9832]

This channel so overlooked and underrated Thank you for your time and energy sir 🙏

[@rubenguevara5753]

There’s something about watching people work on cars that is soothing. Working on them is always a headache though lol great video

[@VTECAcademy]

Right?!? It usually doesn’t go as planned.

[@babyelephant3077]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@cbdreamer1709]

Brian! Always appreciate your time! Thanks bud

[@SAViOR13100]

The vss to css video I was looking for! I just hope it’s the same for my situation. I have base model rsx harness and a 2009 tsx transmission.

[@Cafaura]

Great video! Thanks for the content. Years of experience doesn’t go unnoticed

[@jacquescartier-om6766]

many thanks part2

[@christophercourter4757]

I might have to get another em2... wanted to do this swap on my first car 5+years ago

[@inferno14u]

Would be nice to see this for the r40 head motors. I think there will start to be an influx of those in the coming years.

[@VTECAcademy]

We are working on that. Right now if you use the KMiata timing chain cover and one of the early pulse rings (don't remember if it is exhaust or intake) on the camshaft you can use the KTuner or Hondata ECUs

[@jeurisvinas5409]

Awesome video vtec academy baby:)

[@cats.cars.33]

My first Honda was a 04 EM2. I still miss that car.... Kind of want to find one from a non rust belt state and kswap it with a k24a1 or k24a4 for a daily driver, hope you go over making the AC work on this chassis.

[@Jackal9405]

There is no problem running AC on kswaped em2

[@lexuspod]

Hi Guys, I'm close to completing my ES1 Sedan 05' Auto Civic to K24a3 6SP M/T. Im having some issues with either the ECU or Starter or both Starter isnt engaging with flywheel. (ordered a new one) Bench tested & starter does spin when jumped but issue still remains below: Car is auto chassis & key is held hostage in ignition barrel when trying to take out Ignition barrel also never has been able to turn starter motor on. Old Engine: D17z1 New Engine: K24a3 (from accord Euro) Old Harness D17z1 New Harness Base RSX All ground cables in ECU: PPA Q04 CRV 04' KPro from RevZone Aus Error code in ECU logs also: P1607 for ECU internal circuit malfunction check (When I go to load up a map file in Kmanager - I dont see PPA so only other option is to go 'other engines' and select the stock TSX map) Immobilizer is also disabled & Kmanager can talk to ECU/upload/save maps & changes A little stumped and dont know whats causing the ECU to not turn the starter motor... Any ideas?

[@Charmer4856]

It had been so long since I did my swap, they've changed the mounts. They are no longer a direct swap. Still trying to figure out how to install the new passenger mount

[@markomartinez4715]

Is my first k swap, I'm using the k20A3 crank and knock sensors on the k24a2 with the base rsx harness RBC manifold with 03 accord throttle an I'm switching the plugs on the tps with stock A3 injectors. Any suggestions on modifications I should do? Thanks in advance

[@VTECAcademy]

You'll need to lengthen a few things to reach. Make sure you don't swap the TPS with MAP.

[@markomartinez4715]

@@VTECAcademy yessir, as well as changing the plug for the tps correct? 🤙

[@demetriodipasquale8775]

I’ll drive wherever you need I’ll let you completely engine swap my car for one of your videos 2004 Honda Civic ex

[@midlifewithkopai3598]

ok my build started..looking for an engine

[@nathen7330]

Why do you need the ground off of the tps? I did this but I only used the 5v signal wire from my tps and it's working. are the grounds different and is mine wrong?

[@VTECAcademy]

That sounds like will work, but we did it like Honda did.

[@Punkfool18]

I tried ordering a shirt however you are out of Gray extra larges, and couldn't get it off of Arizona to ship. Let me know what I can do to order a t-shirt

[@VTECAcademy]

We have them. Let me see if I can update the inventory.

[@Punkfool18]

Thank you for the quick response. Let me know me know if it updates!

[@lafave2555]

Description says Element k24a2 but shouldnt it be k24a4 or k24a8????

[@VTECAcademy]

Yeah… it’s an Element harness converted to work with a K24A2. Good catch!

[@jeremyjames2606]

Is it possible for you to email me the info to do the swap with a 03 crv k24a1 and a manual trans options to go with it and all parts needed?

[@VTECAcademy]

No sorry. I haven't written that down.

[@jeremypeterson8002]

Will a k24a2 Crank sensor work with a K20z3 harness?

[@VTECAcademy]

Not without modifying something. The plug needs to be changed to the Accord or TSX connector. Or change the sensor to the CRV or RSX/Civic Si sensor

[@michaelballone4652]

First

[@mrcurtis3714]

farm oil filter say it isnt so..

[@VTECAcademy]

It got a Honda Filter. That is the one that was on the engine when I pulled it from the salvage yard.