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Check engine light during 5k+ rpms

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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Default Check engine light during 5k+ rpms

I followed the sticky on the subject, the problem is the check engine light goes off when the car is turned off and only comes back on during wide open throttle above 5000 rpms

1992 Civic Si
D16Z6

did and engine bay wash and this started happening, covered distributor though.

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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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What's the code? it should be stored even thought the light isn't on.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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I got the code, 22. VTEC solenoid or pressure valve
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Seems there was an *** load of water in the VTEC solenoid plugs so I blew compressed air in them and unplugged the negative battery terminal. Problem solved.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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That was easy lol
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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My problem was I didn't know the computer stored the code, the CEL kept going out after turned off. So I was like WTF, how do I check it if it goes out.

Best part $0.00 cost, the bastards are $150 new.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Kidnkorner
My problem was I didn't know the computer stored the code, the CEL kept going out after turned off. So I was like WTF, how do I check it if it goes out.
That'll be $30, I'll PM you my PayPal acct#.

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