Can't rev past 4k???

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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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When I start my car I can't rev past 4k until I throw code 17 for the VSS and the it lets me rev past 4k. Does anyone know what could possibly be causing this.

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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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Did you check your distributer?
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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i hav a similler prob.but i had a code 4 and 9.i whent and bought a new dizzy.it was actually the wireing.i did a ls swap so i did the multi swap.so check your wireing
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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could be the dizzy...
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Default Re: Can't rev past 4k??? (89civichb)

I have a dx engine with TWO fuel injectors, when one of them was unplugged the car wouldnt rev past 4000rpm?


is your car a dx?

im selling a vss if that matters
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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WHat engine do you have first off? Was it swapped or is it original?? Was wiring done or not??
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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what year car? electric vss?
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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I had that issue when my distributer was loose and it was moving around.
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