sshonda2004

I have a 1997 honda civic ex, the check engine light came on, and i got 22 blinks, so what is wrong with my car. thanks

DJ_SaNdOz

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22 is the pressure switch (VTEC Related: Oil Pressure)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1171263
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1302204

fakemike

This is pasted from the sticky at the top of the EG forum page. Try looking around.


CEL Codes

1 O2A - Oxygen sensor #1
2 O2B - Oxygen sensor #2
3 MAP - manifold absolute pressure sensor
4 CKP - crank position sensor
5 MAP - manifold absolute pressure sensor
6 ECT - water temperature sensor
7 TPS - throttle position sensor
8 TDC - top dead centre sensor
9 CYP - cylinder sensor
10 IAT - intake air temperature sensor
12 EGR - exhaust gas recirculation lift valve
13 BARO - atmospheric pressure sensor
14 IAC (EACV) - idle air control valve
15 Ignition output signal
16 Fuel injectors
17 VSS - speed sensor
19 Automatic transmission lockup control valve
20 Electrical load detector
21 VTEC spool solenoid valve
22 VTEC pressure valve
23 Knock sensor
30 Autom

Ministry

you could start by taking your VTEC solenoid apart and making sure it is in good shape and the oil screen isn't clogged. also, I've heard that if your oil is really low it can cause VTEC problems

sshonda2004

so how would i go about fixing the problem with my check engine light. (22-vtech pressure valve)

flood

Reset the ECU and see if it comes on again.

Unhook battery, wait a moment or two. Reconnect. DRive. If it comes back on you need to do suggestion above and check oil level and then the vtec solenoid

Ministry

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not too swift are you?

DJ_SaNdOz

I doubt oil level would cause the pressure switch code to come on; oil level should just keep VTEC from engaging if too low AFAIK or set off the Oil Level indicator...

BrokeAssWhiteboy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DJ_SaNdOz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I doubt oil level would cause the pressure switch code to come on; oil level should just keep VTEC from engaging if too low AFAIK or set off the Oil Level indicator...</TD></TR></TABLE>insuffecient oil presure caused by the oil pickup not being submerged due to a low oil level would definately cause a code 22

DJ_SaNdOz

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You may be right; I just don't see how. In my experience, the Check Oil Light comes on in the cluster when that occurrs. But, again, I may be wrong I suppose.

97exd16

which sensor is the oxygen sensor #1