i recently built my 1992 b18a b16a2 head. p30 ecu chipped- p30 dizzy- I used the golden eagle kit, had a machine shop plug the oil galley, brand new vtec solenoid and cant get vtec to work??? i've checked the wiring, oil pressure, ect! need some honda tech help.

 

Has the car been warmed up?

Try double checking the wiring.

And how do you know vtec isn't engaging?

 

I took it to get tuned, and the car not only dyno'd at 112 whp, it just revs out like
a normal ls no pull, no high cam switch point, no difference in sound. My last hatch was a ls vtec and vtec was abruptly noticable. the car was operating temp on dyno. anything else you can think of other then the wiring

 

are you getting a CEL? is vtec even engaging? you should be pulling close to 160 at a minimum.

what bottom end are you running? stock ls?

 

Built bottom end, ctr pistons arp rod bolts knife edged crank. No vtec is not engaging and yes i should be pulling well into the 160's easy. the problem is the vtec solenoid is showing 12v at activation but engine doesn't switch over to high cam. what could be the problem?

 

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I don't know the electronic parts of vtec, is it supposed to engage at 12v or something? Is the engine grounded properly from the valve cover? I don't know if it will help, but it might be worth trying

 

bad chip in ECU??
You try another ECu and see if vTEC POPS??

 

when i did my ls/vtec mine did the same thing. i found out i didnt have enough oil pressure. dont know if thats your problem but thought it might help. good luck.

 

you have a bad vtec solenoid....if the wire going into it has 12 volts; vtec should be working....if its not, the solenoid is bad

 

we should feel used......people signin' up just so we can fix their cars for them lol

 

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start with checking for codes you should find your answer there, and let us know
also check the FAQ thread at the top of the forum