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Code 21 !? obd1 jdm vtec in my EF VTEC spool valve (I Tried in the EF forum...)

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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Default Code 21 !? obd1 jdm vtec in my EF VTEC spool valve (I Tried in the EF forum...)

I figured this would pertain a little bit more to you eg/ek guys so ill try here.

I have just recently conquered my last ecu code last night (01 O2 sensor), And today on my drive home from work i have received another CEL. This time i check it out and see that it is a Code 21. I searched for a bit, but yeilded no results. Is this a frequent code that people get? what is the fix? i dont even know where to begin.... Please help. Thanks

Also i noticed on my way home the car wasnt going into vtec (i think).... Let me know
-Bob
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Default Re: Code 21 !? obd1 jdm vtec in my EF VTEC spool valve (Chronicsinners)

codes:

http://www.ff-squad.com/ecu/tech.ecu.codes.htm

21 = vtec solenoid, it could be few issues:
1) check wiring make sure its in the right location and you're not confusing this with vtec oil pressure solenoid
2) make sure you have oil and the sensor gets oil
3) make sure sensor is in working condition
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Default Re: Code 21 !? obd1 jdm vtec in my EF VTEC spool valve (eg6ajk)

21
VTEC Solenoid (VTS)
i have one.....pm me for price
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 04:08 AM
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ok im gonna run through that list tonite after work. Thanks for the help
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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To Run through this List:
21 = vtec solenoid, it could be few issues:
1) check wiring make sure its in the right location and you're not confusing this with vtec oil pressure solenoid
2) make sure you have oil and the sensor gets oil
3) make sure sensor is in working condition <<< How do i test this??
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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well you could test that the vtec solenoid is workin by clickin it with a positive and negative if it clicks is working
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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yea that is what i have read, but what do you connect to the pos and to the neg??

theres only 1 wire that goes into the solenoid!?
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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cant any1 tell me how to test the vtec solenoid, in laymens terms, which wire to connect to +12v
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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pm'd ya.......
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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if it is still on the car..it is already grounded man.....
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