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Sep 26, 2004 | 11:02 AM

HondaMatic185

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how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working

i have a 95 honda accord 4dr. has 144k on it and it runs like a champ but im not too sure that the v-tec is working right or even at all. is there a way to test and see if it is?

Sep 26, 2004 | 11:34 AM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (HondaMatic185)

Umm...not really to sure. But I think the VTEC is supposed to kick in around 4K on a 95 accord.

Sep 26, 2004 | 12:00 PM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (sj993)

You dont really feel it kick in on that motor. Its engagment is variable depending on the throttle position.

Sep 26, 2004 | 12:25 PM

HondaMatic185

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (matix)

yea thats what i thought. i was just wondering if there was a tech way to check and make sure. do u know of a web site that would show when v-tec kicks in on honda's?

Sep 26, 2004 | 12:44 PM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (HondaMatic185)

really the best way is to listen. windows down, radio off. at about 1/2 to 3/4 throttle, it usually kicks in at about 4500 for me. you'll feel a very slight harder pull and it will sound a bit louder. the sound is more pronounced when you have an intake on it

Sep 26, 2004 | 01:11 PM

sj993

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (propwdialogue)

Yeah, I can tell when mine kicks in.

Sep 26, 2004 | 01:31 PM

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I can't really tell on my buddies accord (JakeIsCool) on this forum.

Some people have wired up an LED to the positive wire to the solenoid, but I would not bother.

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Sep 26, 2004 | 01:35 PM

HondaMatic185

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (HondaMatic185)

ok thanks for ur help

Sep 30, 2004 | 09:55 PM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (sj993)

Mine kicks in at 5500 rpm

Sep 30, 2004 | 10:59 PM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (crxhf89)

you can wire up things so when vTec hits it lights up. Or you can have this number type thing, that when you hit vTec the number changes example from 1 to 2 lol..

Oct 1, 2004 | 10:17 AM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (HondaMatic185)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaMatic185 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea thats what i thought. i was just wondering if there was a tech way to check and make sure. do u know of a web site that would show when v-tec kicks in on honda's?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oct 1, 2004 | 10:51 AM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (kcxtremeaccord)

to paraphrase that chart....vtec can engage anywhere over 2k, depending on throttle position (this is ONLY for the SOHC F series vtec)

removing the intake resonator will really make it noticable when your vtec kicks in

Oct 2, 2004 | 10:11 AM

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I have always been able to feel it kick in... but at least on my car, it won't kick in as much if i don't let the engine warm up to normal temp.

Oct 2, 2004 | 01:56 PM

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Re: (accord95vtec)

my vtec solenoid check engine light comes on at about 3200 rpm, so i guess most f22b1 engines engage vtec at around 3200. which brings me to a problem myself, WHERE IS THE VTEC SOLENOID!!!??? i have a 1994 honda accord coupe.

Oct 2, 2004 | 08:36 PM

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Re: (accord95vtec)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by accord95vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have always been able to feel it kick in... but at least on my car, it won't kick in as much if i don't let the engine warm up to normal temp.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats cause vtec wont engage untill it is warmed up

Oct 3, 2004 | 10:08 AM

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Re: (fw190bvi)

if you add an air intake, can't you hear it better?

Oct 3, 2004 | 11:30 AM

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wow this thread needs to be turned into a gas chamber...

Oct 3, 2004 | 11:32 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by battlofla »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my vtec solenoid check engine light comes on at about 3200 rpm, so i guess most f22b1 engines engage vtec at around 3200. which brings me to a problem myself, WHERE IS THE VTEC SOLENOID!!!??? i have a 1994 honda accord coupe.</TD></TR></TABLE>

left hand side of the motor, under or, slightly behind the distributor...

easiest way to tell is to unbolt the header from the exhaust and just listen...if vtec is working, you will definitely hear it...

Oct 3, 2004 | 11:39 AM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (HondaMatic185)

Thats a pretty good/easy idea.

Oct 4, 2004 | 08:59 AM

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Re: how do u test to make sure your v-tec is working (HondaMatic185)

I have a 1995 Honda Accord EX is yours? I think mine kicks in at 4k rpms. You'll know then it does cause it will make like a growling noise. Well, At least my did.

Oct 4, 2004 | 10:23 AM

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Re: (Nick H)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nick H »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">left hand side of the motor, under or, slightly behind the distributor...

easiest way to tell is to unbolt the header from the exhaust and just listen...if vtec is working, you will definitely hear it...</TD></TR></TABLE>

i like when you redline it w/ open ports and a warm engine......if the flames are large and they melt your radiator, then your vtec is working.....

anytime you remove a resonator material, the sound change will be more noticable...all unbolting the header or removing the intake resonator box will do is allow the engine to "sing" louder, and thus youll be able to "hear" vtec better