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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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I have a problem with my b20/vtec ,,
it only works when the engine is cool and everitime I turn the car off then I start it again then it will work but for a period of 5 minutes , after that no vtec , is wierd bc I tried 2 diferent pressure switch and still the same focking problem I know it has to do something with the ecu or the wiring bc I dout its the pressure switch

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I searched allready bc I couldnt find much
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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After the 5 minutes period time, do you get a check engine light?

or do you have a check engine light as soon as you turn your car on?
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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cel come on right after I turn the car on
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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do u have any pic's?
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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Maybe your loosing oil pressure once it heats up...

What codes is it throwing?
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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change oil,
which oil ur using, As i can see when the car warms up oil become thin. thats where your having problem,
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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ill try this and let u know guys whats up
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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prob not the answer, but are u low on oil
? i know that can affect it
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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I havent check just yet I left my car in my job ill look at it tomorrow
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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any other idea after i change my oil ? i mean I dont think is the oil bc let say we are driving and we turn the car then turn it back on on quickly ,then vtec would work but for a few moments

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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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did you check your oil? you never said you did or not vtec works by oil, oil preassure. do you floor it everywhere shifting at redline?
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Does your speedo work? Which Codes are you throwing??
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