HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore
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HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore
i have a 96 gsr and i unplugged my ecu to use another ecu. I didn't end up using the other ecu and i put my original ecu back in and now my vtec wont kick in. i tried to reset my ecu several times but still nothing.
what should i do?
what should i do?
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Re: HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore (champLSinteg)
naw my check engine light doesn't come on. vtec is suppose to kick in at 4500 but i wont come in at all.
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Re: HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore (S_StarGsr)
is your ecu modified or stock? if its stock, thats not v-tec your a hearing/feeling at 4,500 rpms thats the butterflies in the intake manifold...
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Re: HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore (LSracing94)
yes v-tec opperates off of oil pressure.. if your oil is too low that = low oil pressure which = no v-tec
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Re: HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore (S_StarGsr)
Make sure your v-tec is hooked up lol.. look by the distributor for a GREEN plug and make sure its plugged in
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Re: HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore (94Integra_Ls)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94Integra_Ls »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is your ecu modified or stock? if its stock, thats not v-tec your a hearing/feeling at 4,500 rpms thats the butterflies in the intake manifold... </TD></TR></TABLE>
youre wrong. the butterflies open at 6k rpms while vtec engages at 4.4k rpms. i dont know how this incorrect info is still floating around. and just to make sure i was 100% right, i hooked a little light up to the vtec solenoid. it lit up at 4400 rpms.
youre wrong. the butterflies open at 6k rpms while vtec engages at 4.4k rpms. i dont know how this incorrect info is still floating around. and just to make sure i was 100% right, i hooked a little light up to the vtec solenoid. it lit up at 4400 rpms.
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Re: HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore (be18see1)
ok i thought on a stock ecu v-tec is around 2,000 rpms worth.. hints vtec at 6,000rpm until 8,000 rpm
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How is it an argument, it is a FACT that the GSR ECU, engages VTEC at 4400rpm, the IABs open at 5750 rpm.
Reset your ECU, that may be your problem if you have the correct amount of oil and everything is connected properly.
Reset your ECU, that may be your problem if you have the correct amount of oil and everything is connected properly.
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Re: (LSracing94)
all so just outta the blue but iv seen it if you like a few thousand miles over due on your oil change, it being to dirty can cause vtec to not work or bogg out . just a guess gl
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goota »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How is it an argument.</TD></TR></TABLE> dude, search vtec and read some of the threads. there was one about 2 months ago that went on for 3 or 4 pages people arguing about when vtec crosses over, and butterflies and which does what first, ect... i meant nothing negative by saying that.
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Re: HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore (S_StarGsr)
This might sound stupid but is your speedo, cruise, and odo working? I had a 94 GSR and the I believe it was the vehicle speed sensor on the trans went out and none of these worked nor did v-tec. Just asking and trying to help.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goota »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How is it an argument, it is a FACT that the GSR ECU, engages VTEC at 4400rpm, the IABs open at 5750 rpm.
Reset your ECU, that may be your problem if you have the correct amount of oil and everything is connected properly.</TD></TR></TABLE>
das troof. sorry about my misinformation as to when the IABs open up. i guess i dont remember them too well..
Reset your ECU, that may be your problem if you have the correct amount of oil and everything is connected properly.</TD></TR></TABLE>
das troof. sorry about my misinformation as to when the IABs open up. i guess i dont remember them too well..
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Re: HELP! my vtec wont kick in anymore (S_StarGsr)
also, to the OP, hook up some sort of light to the solenoid. this will tell you if it is an electrical or mechanical problem.
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