Why isn't my VTEC kicking in any more?

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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 01:29 PM
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Default Why isn't my VTEC kicking in any more?

I noticed last night that my VTEC isn't kicking in and my secondary butterflys are kicking in at 5000rpm instead of 4400rpm.

I have already checked the wires and they are connected. I also reset the computer and still nothing. Why!!!
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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Default Re: Why isn't my VTEC kicking in any more? (gsrhatch530)

same here. My brother B16 works for a few mins then it doesn't. I then shut the car off and when I restart it and take off it's back again. Weird!
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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Default Re: Why isn't my VTEC kicking in any more? (89civic1.8T)

Check the oil level. Is it full. VTEC is weird like that if the car is slightly low on oil it will not kick in.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 02:54 PM
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Default Re: Why isn't my VTEC kicking in any more? (91lsvtec)

Check the oil level. Is it full. VTEC is weird like that if the car is slightly low on oil it will not kick in.
joe was about 2 quarts low and he still had full vtec. good thing he checked it.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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Default Re: Why isn't my VTEC kicking in any more? (gsrhatch530)

Mine used to not work in third gear when my lights were on. Make sure your light are off.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 05:10 PM
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Default Re: Why isn't my VTEC kicking in any more? (Lsos)

i have the same problem too.....vtec doesnt work in first for some reason.....but it kicks in during 2nd........oh well......i sold the car today
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