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Old 11-16-2004, 07:03 AM
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I am having a problem with my vtec cutting out as I climb through rpms...I have good oil level, wiring is good, brand new vtec solenoid, and i hava already tried a different ecu to see if that was the problem...but the problem still persists...any help with this matter would be great thanks...the motor is a b16a2 in a 92 civic hb cx...anyone help please...
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no help anyone...i will try anything if you think that it can fix the problem...
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Old 11-16-2004, 11:25 AM
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Default Re: VTEC engagement problem (92eg'n)

what do you mean cutting out through rpm, does it not engage at all or is it on, then off, then on kinda of a thing?
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on then off, then on....
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Check the pins of the plug that connect to the vtec soleniod and vtec pressure switch. Make sure they are clipped on tight and the pin isnt loose inside the plug...thats all i can think of good luck to you
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thanks for all the help guys I hope that I can fix it now..
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check your speedometer
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i am thanks dude...
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Try a different distributor if you can. I had problems similar to yours and it turned out to be the distributor. Good luck
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bump...thanks for all the info everyone is giving me...still isnt working right but hopefully I can figure it out soon...
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that article was very helpful...but I am giving up on the problem...thanks for everyones help...and I hope that if some one is having a similar problem that info provided in the thread will help fix it...
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what weight oil are U using in your engine??? 10-30 I bet???
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My buddy's car had the same prob, turned out it had a weak/bad alternator.


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