Does anyone know at what temp the v-tec kicks in.
I have a 1.6 SOHC v-tec. Just wonderin.

Thanks

 

VTEC isn't engaged by temperature. rpms and throttle pressure activate VTEC at a certain predetermined rpm point. different point for each honda.


[Modified by el_Presidente, 6:03 AM 4/17/2002]

 

No, when you first start your car your engine is cold, if you punch the accelerator and hit the v-tec kick in point, your v-tec will not come on. V-tec is engaged electronically by a switch, but it doesnt switch unless your car is running at a certain temp. Get what I am sayin.

 

ahhh i see. first of all, why would you wanna go full throttle on a cold engine? that's a no no on any car. it's a fast route to the junkyard. but as for your question. i wouldn't know coz i wait til my car warms before i punch the accelerator. but i guess that's your answer, when it's warm. not be a smart *** or anything but it's common sense to give your car sufficient warm-up time before beatin on it. can't help you on this one.

 

160 degrees, I think, but I could be wrong, you shouldnt be doing that to your car anyway

 

I dont punch it when it is cold, I just read somewheres that your v-tec wont work until a certain temp. Just a little more wonderin.

 

I would say after your fan has kicked on at least once....

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