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Keeper1343 · 03-24-2011, 12:44 PM

I'm in the levittown area and need a experienced Honda person to help me out with my vtec on my built motor. For some reason its not working. I have tried almost everything. Changed out solenoids, wiring, oil pressure is good etc.... maybe I'm missing something really stupid. I can pick up food and drinks if somebody can help me out. I've been on here for awhile an people can vouch for my experience already. So I need someone with more experience.

Just shoot me a text 267-980-5312

01NightHawk · 03-24-2011, 01:31 PM

Ouch, still having the same issue since we were at RT?

01NightHawk · 03-24-2011, 01:46 PM

I thought I read somewhere about an oil pressure switch? idk ask Blake :P

Keeper1343 · 03-24-2011, 01:51 PM

Yes... same issues.

lownslow95 · 03-24-2011, 01:55 PM

What kind of ECU are you running?

Keeper1343 · 03-24-2011, 02:33 PM

S300 tuned by Rt tuning. They couldn't figure out why vtec is not engaging. I'm starting to think it is and the tune is just not right. When it hits the parameters for vtec it just breaks up really bad. Like spark blow out. When I disable vtec it doesn't break up throughout the whole rpm range.

Honduh · 03-25-2011, 12:53 PM

I think you are right, it does sound like vtec is engaging. When is the crossover set? Have you double checked your mechanical timing?

Keeper1343 · 03-25-2011, 10:26 PM

I did it a few times now.

Ivank88 · 03-25-2011, 11:34 PM

Mine was odin the same thing. Check thru hondata and actually see if when it reaches the crossover point if everything changes. If it does then vtec is engagin. If the tunes off u may just not know

Keeper1343 · 03-25-2011, 11:57 PM

Well I datalogged and it says vtec pressure and spool engaged. So I guess I need to check to make sure voltage is reaching the vtec. After that I know its working. Then its either tune or something else. I just switched the 3rd vtec solenoid onto the car and the break up went away. Not sure if its because its broke or if its working lol. My head hurts.

Ivank88 · 03-26-2011, 12:15 AM

Ya man I'm not sure. If the crossover is engaging then it should def be hittin lol.

The Alchemist · 03-30-2011, 11:22 PM

You still needing help wit it? I might have time tom or friday

Keeper1343 · 03-31-2011, 01:12 AM

Yea sure... I am down to figure this **** out.

The Alchemist · 03-31-2011, 11:23 AM

Ill shot you a message later today

tougetuned_DA9 · 04-25-2011, 08:16 PM

check your speedo cable. vtec would not hit in my old ef hatch and it was cause the speedo cable was broken. idk if your car has the cable of speed sensor. did you check anything like this.

PSIPROformance · 04-25-2011, 08:25 PM

If all else fails bring it by the shop we will figure it out for you

Keeper1343 · 04-29-2011, 06:26 PM

i know whats required for vtec to work... oil pressure, the signal, minimun speed set by my s300, throttle positon etc. Im thinking its working and RT was just experiencing a severe case of spark blowout or very weak spark. I have since replaced the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil. Plugs are gapped pretty tight tho i can't remember off the top of my head how tight they are. Im guessing somewhere around .024ish. doesn't help that my wideband isn't working at this moment.

digdug18 · 05-03-2011, 10:43 PM

Did you get it working? Have you tried a stock ecu, to see if vtec is engaging?

Andrew

Keeper1343 · 05-03-2011, 11:45 PM

i know the vtec is working. I can hear it click. i think i have to get it retuned now.

JoshD_99EM1 · 05-04-2011, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keeper1343

i know whats required for vtec to work... oil pressure, the signal, minimun speed set by my s300, throttle positon etc. Im thinking its working and RT was just experiencing a severe case of spark blowout or very weak spark. I have since replaced the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil. Plugs are gapped pretty tight tho i can't remember off the top of my head how tight they are. Im guessing somewhere around .024ish. doesn't help that my wideband isn't working at this moment.

are you boosted?
that gap is what Im running on my boosted b16.

I must have missed in the OP, but I know my VTEC hits, but I cant hear it at all over once my wastegate opens lol

03-24-2011, 12:44 PM	#1
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	can anyone help me today? I'm in the levittown area and need a experienced Honda person to help me out with my vtec on my built motor. For some reason its not working. I have tried almost everything. Changed out solenoids, wiring, oil pressure is good etc.... maybe I'm missing something really stupid. I can pick up food and drinks if somebody can help me out. I've been on here for awhile an people can vouch for my experience already. So I need someone with more experience. Just shoot me a text 267-980-5312 __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

03-24-2011, 01:51 PM	#4
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	Yes... same issues. __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

03-24-2011, 02:33 PM	#6
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	S300 tuned by Rt tuning. They couldn't figure out why vtec is not engaging. I'm starting to think it is and the tune is just not right. When it hits the parameters for vtec it just breaks up really bad. Like spark blow out. When I disable vtec it doesn't break up throughout the whole rpm range. __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

03-25-2011, 10:26 PM	#8
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	I did it a few times now. __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

03-25-2011, 11:57 PM	#10
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	Well I datalogged and it says vtec pressure and spool engaged. So I guess I need to check to make sure voltage is reaching the vtec. After that I know its working. Then its either tune or something else. I just switched the 3rd vtec solenoid onto the car and the break up went away. Not sure if its because its broke or if its working lol. My head hurts. __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

03-24-2011, 01:31 PM	#2
01NightHawk Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 302 Member #16827 My Ride: A Honda boat, and civic with fancy badges iTrader: (0)	Ouch, still having the same issue since we were at RT?

03-24-2011, 01:46 PM	#3
01NightHawk Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 302 Member #16827 My Ride: A Honda boat, and civic with fancy badges iTrader: (0)	I thought I read somewhere about an oil pressure switch? idk ask Blake :P

03-25-2011, 12:53 PM	#7
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	I think you are right, it does sound like vtec is engaging. When is the crossover set? Have you double checked your mechanical timing?

03-25-2011, 11:34 PM	#9
Ivank88 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: York PA Member #20007 My Ride: 95 Prelude Si H22A iTrader: (0)	Mine was odin the same thing. Check thru hondata and actually see if when it reaches the crossover point if everything changes. If it does then vtec is engagin. If the tunes off u may just not know

03-26-2011, 12:15 AM	#11
Ivank88 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: York PA Member #20007 My Ride: 95 Prelude Si H22A iTrader: (0)	Ya man I'm not sure. If the crossover is engaging then it should def be hittin lol.

03-30-2011, 11:22 PM	#12
The Alchemist Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14803 iTrader: (2)	You still needing help wit it? I might have time tom or friday __________________ 13's baby!

03-31-2011, 01:12 AM	#13
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	Yea sure... I am down to figure this **** out. __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

03-31-2011, 11:23 AM	#14
The Alchemist Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14803 iTrader: (2)	Ill shot you a message later today __________________ 13's baby!

04-25-2011, 08:16 PM	#15
tougetuned_DA9 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2011 Member #19996 My Ride: 92' integra DA9 iTrader: (0)	check your speedo cable. vtec would not hit in my old ef hatch and it was cause the speedo cable was broken. idk if your car has the cable of speed sensor. did you check anything like this.

04-25-2011, 08:25 PM	#16
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04-29-2011, 06:26 PM	#17
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	i know whats required for vtec to work... oil pressure, the signal, minimun speed set by my s300, throttle positon etc. Im thinking its working and RT was just experiencing a severe case of spark blowout or very weak spark. I have since replaced the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil. Plugs are gapped pretty tight tho i can't remember off the top of my head how tight they are. Im guessing somewhere around .024ish. doesn't help that my wideband isn't working at this moment. __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

05-03-2011, 10:43 PM	#18
digdug18 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol, PA Member #4972 My Ride: '87 Honda Civic Wagovan 6sp RT4WD, '06 VW Passat 3.6 4Motion, '07 Suzuki SX4 AWD, '97 Chevy 1500 4x4 iTrader: (2)	Did you get it working? Have you tried a stock ecu, to see if vtec is engaging? Andrew

05-03-2011, 11:45 PM	#19
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	i know the vtec is working. I can hear it click. i think i have to get it retuned now. __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

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