how do you test the vtec solenoid?
thought i remember seeing on here somewhere an easy way to test it.. i have a 96 civic with stock d16y8

 

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try this:

Re: vtec SOLENOID TEST? (H22AJSPEC) « » 3:18 PM 9/4/2003 Reply Edit

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my guess would be to ground it and then using a spare 12 volt batery , apply 12 volds to the lead wire and see if it clicks open. everytime i hit vtec i can hear my solinoid open and close, don't know if thatis good or bad, but you just need to take it off and bench test it to see if it opens and stays open.

« Re: Need Directions On how to test VTEC Solenoid ... Any Pics Greatly Appreciated !!! (CALIdelsolSIR « » 8:09 PM 11/8/2005 Reply Edit

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power cable to power battery terminal

neg to neg

if the solenoid clicks, its good

taken from :

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1428154
&
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=610026

also make sure car is heated to normal operating temprature.

 

thanks yo.. thought thats how it was done but i didnt want to go out there and smoke it