95civtecex

Hey guys got a question, I have a 95 civic ex coupe with a d16z6 an was wondering how you can tell when vtec kicks in I can't feel or hear a difference so was curious how to tell if it's even working? Thanks for any help you can give me

95civtecex

No one Has an answer for me? Tell me something anything

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5200 RPM i believe if u have the stock P28 ECU.
and u SHOULD be able to hear and feel something

Emorales

I had a coupe mine kicked in at 4500... You should notice a little difference when it kicks

95civtecex

have a stock p28 ecu auto trans an can't tell a difference in sound or feel could the vtec solinoid be bad or dirty or something? I just can't tell lol thanks guys

Emorales

Mine was 5speed... Well try swapping selenoids perhaps see if you notice anything

95civtecex

Ill have to get one Ima go look at mine maybe it came unplugged? Car is completely stock so I should be able to tell thanks for the info

JohnnyWash1

You're optimistic. He doesn't know how to tell if it engages and you are thinking he can go swap solenoids?

Emorales

It's just 2 bolts... Just trying to help

95civtecex

What does it mean when there's oil seeping from the solenoid? Vtec is new to me lol I love this car an have major plans when money allows but for now just tryin to learn the basics on how vtec works thanks for all the help. If vtec isn't workin will it hurt the motor at all? I would think not but you never kno lol I've heard dohc motors vtec kick in sounds like a raspy noise but never knew if mine did

93egSLEEPER

single cam vtec is about as effective as farting while running. its not very noticable (more noise then anything if you have an intake) and possibly a slight pick up in RPM. i wouldnt worry about it too much.

r22thomas

the window opens around 4500 (WOT). I couldn't hear mine too good until i got my intake. It wont even sound CLOSE to any DOHCs. Any CELs?

95civtecex

Lol I notice when I fart while runnin I go faster hahaha an feel better haha thanks for the info I don't have an intake all stock (stock sucks) I plan to build the sohc cause of the stupid laws in Cali I jus don't want to deal with reffin an the other bs besides how pissed would someone be to have a sohc kick there *** lol an I see oil commin from the back of the solenoid where it mounts to the head should I get a new gasket an could the oil be affecting how it works?

93egSLEEPER

thats just a typical honda leak man. i have had my b16 head apart and resealed many times and it still manages to leak even with a new gasket and honda bond. as long as it is just a small seep i would not worry about it too much.

95civtecex

The cel comes on every once in a while when I hold it wot like gettin on freeway an only goes off when I shut the car off but can't notice a difference at all in any rpm range

93egSLEEPER

pull the code for the CEL you are getting. that will pretty much tell you what is wrong down to the point.

95civtecex

How do I get the code? An it don't always come on just every now an then

93egSLEEPER

next time it pops on DONT turn off your car. you will need a paperclip to loop the ecu and pull the code. there should be a green plug on the right hand side of your dash tucked up under the glovebox... that is where you loop it. put each end of the paperclip in each hole. you will need to watch the CEL and count flashed. short flashes are "1" and a long flash is "10". add them all up to get the code

95civtecex

Sweet next time it comes on an I can remember I'll do that what should I do after that? An is there another way to get the code? Like a code reader or something just curious

95civtecex

I do have to say that this eg runs really good for havin 197,700 miles I'm not sure if it has been rebuilt or not but very impressed