Check engine light after vtec??
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Check engine light after vtec??
Hey guys I was wondering if you could help me....when I'm driving and I go past 5500RPM, theres sort of a tone change in my exhaust then the check engine light comes on? But when I turn my car off and restart it, the check engine light goes away? Why is this, is this something I shouldn't worry about? I've been told its electrical, it could be something with my sensors...
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Re: Check engine light after vtec?? (grlstockb18c1)
Why don't you read the trouble code? It's stored by the ECU, so the light doesn't have to be on for you to read the code. Read the sticky thread about ECU codes...
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Re: Check engine light after vtec?? (grlstockb18c1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by grlstockb18c1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You idiot...I know its not secondary vtec. Sorry but I can tell the difference and its NOT any vtec at all, sorry....</TD></TR></TABLE>
looking for help and insulting people don't usually go well together. try checking your oil level. if that's good, maybe your o2 sensor. it's really hard to tell without knowing the code.
looking for help and insulting people don't usually go well together. try checking your oil level. if that's good, maybe your o2 sensor. it's really hard to tell without knowing the code.
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Re: Check engine light after vtec?? (grlstockb18c1)
wtf is your problem? i was trying to help. damn.. why even post? and i'm the idiot? wtf is secondary vtec?? it's just the butterflies opening in the manifold.. no 2nd vtec.. 
don't get your panties in a bunch..
don't get your panties in a bunch..
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Re: Check engine light after vtec?? (newgsrdriver)
I just wanted to say thank you to the guys who helped me. I really appricate the advice instead of insults. Thanks again...I have a funny feeling that it has to do with my oil, b/c I think my oils low 
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Re: Check engine light after vtec?? (grlstockb18c1)
Youll notice VTEC engages late if your oil is low. Later, later, later, then not at all. You also will see a decreased revlimit.
Your oil light should come on too if its THAT low. The problem youre describing is common with a vtec solenoid issue however.
Your oil light should come on too if its THAT low. The problem youre describing is common with a vtec solenoid issue however.
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