blkcivic310

Like the title says I helped a friend change his oil then the next day vtec stopped working so wondering what are the steps to trouble shooting my problem its a gsr with type r cams

Thanx HT

geneeunit

did you put the correct amount of oil?

if your oil is low, vtec will not engage.

blkcivic310

That's the first thing I checked lol we changed ecus also

junk95civ

Try cleaning out VTEC solenoid. Solves most problems with VTEC not engaging where it can be fixed.

tico

Basically it. The filter screen gets clogged after years of life. Could be a coincidence but pull it clean it if not get a new gasket. Also check that the solenoid works and isn't frozen.

blkcivic310

BUMP for any more ideas

Stupid_Hurts

What ecu did you put in?

blkcivic310

idunno he said he barrowed a friends wit working vtec im gonna investigate that today when i look at it but im no pro mech lol so im trying to get all options of what i can do to help a friend

Stupid_Hurts

Yeah i would check what ecu it is, could be the problem.

93egSLEEPER

Did you buy some vtec fluid?

Are you getting any CELs at all?

junk95civ

This guy is correct. When you take the whole solenoid off you can seperate it into another 2 parts. The filter/gasket will be part of the whole thing where it bolts up to the motor. And on the smaller part that you can take off there will be a little button looking thing. Make sure that can be pressed in pretty easy. Oh and like sleeper said you might want to check your vtec fluid.