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Old 11-10-2003, 01:13 AM   #1
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vtec works just not all the time help...

What could be causing my vtec to not hit sometimes?
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Old 11-10-2003, 12:25 PM   #2
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vtec checks for...

Vehicle speed
Rpm
engine temp
something else... I can't remember right now...

Chances are it's a proboblem with the vtec pressure switch... the vtec solinoid... or a wire somewhere...

Your best bet would be to follow the troubleshooting procedure out of a helms factory manual...
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Old 11-11-2003, 10:25 AM   #3
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I think oil pressure has a lot to do with when VTEC engagues, maybe your oil pressure is too low.

You could also clean up the VTEC solonoid - if it is dirty, it might not work right.
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Old 11-11-2003, 10:55 AM   #4
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What did you come up to a conclusion that your VTEC is only kicking in at times? As mentioned above, it takes some inputs to activate. If you are only going by the "feel" on a SOHC VTEC, it really is almost unrecognizable. Try driving a DOHC VTEC, that sh!t screams when it kicks in.......
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Old 11-11-2003, 11:45 AM   #5
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Try driving a DOHC VTEC, that sh!t screams when it kicks in.......


True that.

The sohc only becomes noticable when you have an intake. I say to clean your solenoid and make sure all of your wires are connected properly.
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Old 11-11-2003, 12:15 PM   #6
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nah its clear when it kicks on stock...maybe I just know what to listen/feel for though
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Old 11-11-2003, 01:34 PM   #7
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....so do I, I would even wait for my VAFC to get the signal and display VTi/VTo "on". I dont feel anything significant.....
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Old 11-11-2003, 07:20 PM   #8
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Dude, when you have an intake you don't have to go by the feel if vtec hits or not on a sohc you can hear it also...
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Old 11-11-2003, 07:25 PM   #9
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Does anyone haev a pic of the vtech solinoid...
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Old 11-11-2003, 08:14 PM   #10
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z6 vtec solenoid...out of car

borrowed..er...stolen pic

you can see it in your engine bay...its off to the left of the valve cover and just looks like a cap


oh...and I hate to do it to you man..but

vtech are phones

honda is vtec
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Old 11-11-2003, 08:33 PM   #11
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haha! i just bought a vtech phone...20 bucks!
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Old 11-11-2003, 09:40 PM   #12
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I like their phones...mine was 20 too
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Old 11-11-2003, 10:10 PM   #13
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I can hear and feel vtec kick in on my sohc.

it's just more noticable in the dohc because the have vtec lobes for the exhaust too.
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