Little problem with B18C Vtec. Currently using the B18C Vtec solenoid (works) and jumping from A8 to B5, but Vtec doesnt work. Oil pressure is good, timing is stock, tried different PR3/PW0 ECU, no codes...I want to try the B16A1 Vtec solenoid and use the oil pressure switch to see if that works, but I dont have the female connector plug. Does anyone have a plug I could buy or borow (I live in Costa Mesa). If anyone has any ideas, please feel free to lend some advice.

 

is you VSS/speedo working?

the PR3 B18C depends on speed signal going to the ECU for VTEC to work. i should know. i just had the same problem on my 97 ITR motor when i installed it this past summer.

edit: if you arent getting any codes, then this isnt your problem. sorry

 

Ya! everything works... except Vtec. Im going to terminate B5 and hook up the Vtec controller and drop it down to 4200RPM and go from there. It would be nice to try it with 2 wire Vtec solenoid. No idea on where to get that oil pressure connector?

 

best place for random, cheap honda parts = your local import junkyard. although a junkyard probably wont let you off easy for just a connector (especially an important one).

just pray they are Gumps, and dont know much about VTEC engines. LOL

 

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just pray they are Gumps, and dont know much about VTEC engines. LOL</TD></TR></TABLE>

You'd be surprised. I got an entire wiring harness from an acura vigor and the oxygen sensor for $10. I was looking for an obd 1 dizzy plug last weekend. Found one on a 93 accord. Went to pay for it and the cashier said I could have it. I couldn't believe it.

I got a plug that will work. It's not green with the blu and blk wires. But it will work. PM me if interested.




Modified by eda6 hatch at 9:32 PM 10/25/2004

 

Cool! Ya Ill take that...

 

eda6 hatch, let me know if that offer still stands for the oil pressure switch connector because I will need it soon and if this falls through Ill be paying the 30$ for the one at blue motors (which is ridiculous). thanks

 

You got a pm. Give me your address and it will be on it's way. Want an obd 0 or obd 1 plug?

 

Thanks alot, My ECU is a PR3 non OBD. Can you let me know the car that this is from so that I can research which is the lead and ground (unless you allready know). Please let me know your email address and I will email my shipping address to you. tnd2gen@yahoo.com