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Dec 23, 2005 | 06:27 PM

AP_TWO

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No Vtec in my gsr

i drive a Ls now because my vtec in my gsr wont kick in, there's no check engine light, no codes, cleaned my vtec filter, what do i do now help....

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:32 PM

numbnuts22715

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First off... You have to check the oil, if there isnt sufficient oil, it wont let vtec engage...
Also, make sure you let your car warm up to operating temp.

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:33 PM

AP_TWO

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Re: (numbnuts22715)

done just changed my oil and filter

Dec 23, 2005 | 09:38 PM

pdotjones

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could the silenoid be bad?

Dec 23, 2005 | 09:47 PM

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did he just say he cleaned his vtec filter or am i blind lol?

Dec 23, 2005 | 09:57 PM

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Re: (DvD3)

i think he did... whats a vtec filter? i want one. is it JDM?

Dec 23, 2005 | 09:58 PM

pdotjones

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Re: (DvD3)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DvD3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did he just say he cleaned his vtec filter or am i blind lol?</TD></TR></TABLE>
vtec filters are made by apc... aisle 6 at pep boys....

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Dec 23, 2005 | 10:22 PM

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He probably means the small filter that is in the gasket between the vtec solenoid and head.

Dec 24, 2005 | 01:09 AM

brad.

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (cali_love)

Just drive it like an LS

Dec 24, 2005 | 01:21 AM

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blackdelslo

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr ([626]96.GSR)

and slowwww like an LS

Dec 24, 2005 | 05:38 AM

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LL2009

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (delLudeVTEC)

what type of oil did you used?

Dec 24, 2005 | 06:00 AM

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Is your speedometer working?

Dec 24, 2005 | 06:00 AM

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trini-gsr

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (cali_love)

check the vtec solenoid and make sure the power is connected...

Dec 24, 2005 | 06:02 AM

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.brian.

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (tnt-gsr)

bad wombulator shaft.

Dec 24, 2005 | 06:49 AM

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (cali_love)

Check your speed sensor my friend had an ls vtec that wouldnt hit vtec.

Dec 24, 2005 | 07:22 AM

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (90rsintegra)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90rsintegra »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check your speed sensor my friend had an ls vtec that wouldnt hit vtec.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i wish i could "hit" vtec.

Dec 24, 2005 | 08:30 AM

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projectTeG

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lol you not even driving a ls now...your driving a d-series. check you oil make sure its at the right level, check the vtec solenoid screen for clogs.

edit saw what you wrote.

is your car warmed up when you try to pop vtec?

Modified by projectTeG at 8:06 PM 12/24/2005

Dec 24, 2005 | 08:46 AM

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (dc2kid)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dc2kid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i wish i could "hit" vtec.</TD></TR></TABLE>
vtec is sexy. I'd hit it.

Dec 24, 2005 | 09:25 AM

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (.brian.)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .brian. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bad wombulator shaft. </TD></TR></TABLE>

no doubt

Dec 24, 2005 | 09:38 AM

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97jdmdc2gsr

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (DoctorGSR)

My mechanic told me that fram oil filters are so bad they often wont allow vtec to crossover.

Dec 24, 2005 | 11:05 AM

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projectTeG

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (97jdmdc2gsr)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97jdmdc2gsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My mechanic told me that fram oil filters are so bad they often wont allow vtec to crossover.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea, that why honda of america use rebadged fram filters huh?

Dec 24, 2005 | 11:21 AM

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (projectTeG)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by projectTeG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea, that why honda of america use rebadged fram filters huh?</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha

Dec 24, 2005 | 11:21 AM

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (projectTeG)

Dec 24, 2005 | 11:47 AM

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Check your oil like everyone else said.

Dec 24, 2005 | 12:06 PM

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Re: No Vtec in my gsr (cali_love)

yes my speedometer IS working, and yes i do mean the filter that is in the gasket between the vtec and the head, and power is connected to the solenoid, oil brand castrol syntec ...

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