I was driving down the freeway tonight in 5th gear. I shifted down to 4th to pass a car and the car wouldnt go over 3800rpms. I was thinking this has something to do with the V-tech, but im not sure. Im new to the scene and dont know a lot about hondas. I appreciate any help. Haven't had any problems with my car before. I unplugged the battery for a while and reconnected it but still no change.

 

Do you have a Check Engine light showing? Because if the car won't go over 4,000 RPM's, it is in Limp Mode.

 

Yes the CEL is on. Ive tried to reset it but it comes right back on. I have been told it is the vtec solenoid. I took if off and cleaned out the screen on it and its still having the same problem.

 

Matt's right the car's in limp mode. You need the cel codes in order for him to help you.

 

the only code that came up was p1259 which has something to do with the vtec.

 

P1259 VTEC System Malfunction

You may have an ECU issue... but I have yet to see that code come up in person.

 

Fixed it! Replaced the whole vtec solenoid and cleared the code and it worked. So glad to have my vtec back. Thanks for your help and input.