removing the engine cover
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Electrical connectors? I don't have any connectors on my cover ( a '92).
Doc308 said:
i'm with you on that
can't imagine why you would have any electrical connections going to the engine cover. at least not from the factory I wouldn't think
There are no electrical connections on a stock setup. Are you looking at the hatch is open sensor switch maybe? That stays in place.
Let us know. It should be easy I took mine off and put it back last time I went to the track. It should be just the hinge bolts. Takes about 5 mins.
Regards,
Patrick
Let us know. It should be easy I took mine off and put it back last time I went to the track. It should be just the hinge bolts. Takes about 5 mins.
Regards,
Patrick
I think he might be talking about removing the glass?? 2 connectors for the glass defrost.. in that case remove the black cover on the glass-- and disconnect from there......
I thought the T models had a connector to sense when you have the top stored
back there. (I have a coupe). If so, I would think just unplug it. You may have some luck with a search, I'm just vaguely remembering this from past threads....
back there. (I have a coupe). If so, I would think just unplug it. You may have some luck with a search, I'm just vaguely remembering this from past threads....
Hi guys.
I too have a 2000 NSX-T and want to remove the engine lid, cover or whatever you call it. There is a wire there going to the lid. I suspect that it is the sensor that shows if the glass is open? Lots of people have mesh covers etc but, I was wondering if I could just leave it with the glass nothing else. Another helpful member here said it can be done but, the glass might rattle. The dealer said the heat would then break the glass. Somehow, I doubt that would be true; the factory lid does not seem to be at all heat resistant. Has anyone tried the removal and just left it bare without a replacement cover or mesh?
I too have a 2000 NSX-T and want to remove the engine lid, cover or whatever you call it. There is a wire there going to the lid. I suspect that it is the sensor that shows if the glass is open? Lots of people have mesh covers etc but, I was wondering if I could just leave it with the glass nothing else. Another helpful member here said it can be done but, the glass might rattle. The dealer said the heat would then break the glass. Somehow, I doubt that would be true; the factory lid does not seem to be at all heat resistant. Has anyone tried the removal and just left it bare without a replacement cover or mesh?
Hay Dave- I took my engine cover off awhile ago and have had no problems. I think their is two connectors. One on the far left and the other is more in the center. I took the one on the far left completely off and I left the other one twisted up with some wires. You can barley notice it sitting their. Also I have never had any problems with heat and the back window. My engine gets pretty hot with the supercharger. Plus liveing in Northern Ca in the summer can be very hot too. Go to www.msnusers.com/robscarpics and the fourth picture on the right you can barley see the connector under the Comptech sticker. Hope that helps.
Dave when are you getting your SC put on? Sounds like you are not going to have it polished. Good luck with everything. Rob
Dave when are you getting your SC put on? Sounds like you are not going to have it polished. Good luck with everything. Rob
lowdwnsteve said:
That would make since then. That isn't called the engine cover but that the glass hatch.:wink:
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As someone else posted, the T models have a sensor(s) in the engine cover - don't know how to bypass them though.
If I'm understanding your question correctly, those sensors are what activates the idiot light in the dash when your roof panel is off the car and not stored correctly in the clamshell cover.TURBO2GO said:
I rarely store my roof panel in the car (I leave it in the garage) so I live with that damned light all the time. Small price to pay for some sun on the dome.:smile:
Here is a picture. It goes right into the cover. I think it must be for the dash light... so I guess it will stay on all the time? maybe I should short it out? One is defintely like a ground, I am assuming the targa in place closes a loop?
I'm driving mine without the engine cover. And yes, I do have two wires that was was connected to the cover. I just put electrical black tape on them.
There's NO warning light in the compartment if you leave them off.
I'm waiting for my Downforce carbon fiber engine cover. I must admit...I do enjoy the look without the engine cover. It's nice to show off the engine being in the back for a Honda car. Also, the rear view glass is more visible if you take the engine cover off.
There's NO warning light in the compartment if you leave them off.
I'm waiting for my Downforce carbon fiber engine cover. I must admit...I do enjoy the look without the engine cover. It's nice to show off the engine being in the back for a Honda car. Also, the rear view glass is more visible if you take the engine cover off.
There should be no warning light if you take them off. You can test it out before taking the whole engine cover off by unscrewing those two wires and close the main window hatch.
TURBO2GO said:Here is a picture. It goes right into the cover. I think it must be for the dash light... so I guess it will stay on all the time? maybe I should short it out? One is defintely like a ground, I am assuming the targa in place closes a loop?
I will take the lid off of mine this weekend and when I do I will give a full report. If it works out well and there are no rattles, I don't see why I would then need to invest into a mesh, carbon fiber or any after market lid. I will probably just leave mine naked 
I have removed my clamshell cover too. have about 4k miles with out it and no problems, no squeaks, no rattles, no lights blinking.TURBO2GO said:
Just unplugged that blue connector and let it sit on the side.
see top right of photo:
FYI!!!
Pls remember NOT to ... or NEVER let the glass hatch slam shut (drop shut) or else.... u'll learn the expensive way. :smile:
close it the same way u normally do when the engine cover i on the car. (press down gently)
Yeah I never slam anything. Just shut and press. On the trunk too. Still don't know what the connector goes to. Now that I know its not for any idiot light, I am more worried frankly... what if it has something to do with the SRS system for example?
Hi guys.
We removed the engine lid on my 2000 NSX-T the other day. The three bolts on to hinges are pretty self explanatory but my friend thought it would have gone easier had we removed the mysterious electrical plugs first. This was not at all intuitive. First remove the one housing bolt that holds it all up there, then unscrew the blue wire. The associated big wire (you can tell I am not a mechanic) is a squeeze and pull type deal. Although it took us 20 minutes to figure out that it releases from the back. Then you can slide all the wiring through the tiny hole in the engine lid. We still have no idea what the wiring is for and that’s why I will most likely invest in the Acura service manual. Does anyone know where I can get on of these for a 2000 NSX-T? Maybe I will start another thread on that.
Anyway, I can hear the whine of my custom air intake a little better and maybe the engine is a tad louder too. The glass does not get anywhere near hot enough to shatter it (like the ridiculous dealership told me) and in fact after a 30 mile jaunt, the inside of the glass was cool too the touch. According to this site http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/info/weight_loss/weight_loss_cost_matrix.cfm taking the lid off saved 25 lbs. I will probably leave it naked because I like the look, weight savings, money savings and the fact that my 20% tint in the back makes the engine difficult to see anyway. Good luck, Matt
We removed the engine lid on my 2000 NSX-T the other day. The three bolts on to hinges are pretty self explanatory but my friend thought it would have gone easier had we removed the mysterious electrical plugs first. This was not at all intuitive. First remove the one housing bolt that holds it all up there, then unscrew the blue wire. The associated big wire (you can tell I am not a mechanic) is a squeeze and pull type deal. Although it took us 20 minutes to figure out that it releases from the back. Then you can slide all the wiring through the tiny hole in the engine lid. We still have no idea what the wiring is for and that’s why I will most likely invest in the Acura service manual. Does anyone know where I can get on of these for a 2000 NSX-T? Maybe I will start another thread on that.
Anyway, I can hear the whine of my custom air intake a little better and maybe the engine is a tad louder too. The glass does not get anywhere near hot enough to shatter it (like the ridiculous dealership told me) and in fact after a 30 mile jaunt, the inside of the glass was cool too the touch. According to this site http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/info/weight_loss/weight_loss_cost_matrix.cfm taking the lid off saved 25 lbs. I will probably leave it naked because I like the look, weight savings, money savings and the fact that my 20% tint in the back makes the engine difficult to see anyway. Good luck, Matt
They are for the warning indicator circuit which illuminates a indicator in your gauge cluster in the event the hinged lid for the removable top compartment is not latched properly.
Look carefully. There are two indicator lamps. One is for the glass engine cover and the other is for the clamshell cover for the top storage compartment.
Ground the wire in the black plug(red/yellow wire) and it will illuminate as it will if the clamshell is open. Latching the storage compartment interrupts the ground and the light stays out.
Taking the engine cover off and disconnecting these two wire interrupts the ground circuit so the indicator is out and will stay out unless you connect the wire in the black connector to ground.
Look carefully. There are two indicator lamps. One is for the glass engine cover and the other is for the clamshell cover for the top storage compartment.
Ground the wire in the black plug(red/yellow wire) and it will illuminate as it will if the clamshell is open. Latching the storage compartment interrupts the ground and the light stays out.
Taking the engine cover off and disconnecting these two wire interrupts the ground circuit so the indicator is out and will stay out unless you connect the wire in the black connector to ground.
You were kidding... right?:biggrin:TURBO2GO said:
pbassjo said:
Removed my engine cover a few weeks back. I just disconnected the cable from the lower connector and carefully peeled the pigtail grommet out through the hole before removing the cover… leaving the pigtail on the clamshell and the gray connector mounted to its attachment point. Keeping my eyes peeled for an appropriate dust cover for the gray connector. No problems so far.
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rbirling said:
What this guy said....I just wrapped it in electrical tape and let it sit there.
