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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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my accord throws a cel for vtec system malfuntion using my craftman scanner and it only does it when im climbing a grade incline for a little amount of time any ideas? other then when im climbing a hill it never kicks the cel ?
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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bump !
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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i know this has to do with my solenoid or the pressure switch just curious why it only pops up when i am climing a hill !
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Low oil?
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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oil is fresh and full i dont get it ?
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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There is a screen (using my 95) on the gasket where it mounts to the head. Possible it is getting clogged. What is the exact code?
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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not sure but i am going to take it apart & clean it out
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Default Re: 99 accord cel help

Originally Posted by poorman212
There is a screen on the gasket where it mounts to the head. Possible it is getting clogged. What is the exact code?
If your oil is good and filled to the proper level then this is what it sounds like.

Let us know if that was the issue OP.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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k well i cleaned it but i wont know till i climb another big grade again :-(
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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What is the exact code?
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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What is the exact code?
Phoot, pretty much the same I asked...maybe I should have reversed how I got there?????
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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didnt right it down sorry guys... but was vtec system malfunction i used my scan tool but i didnt write it down :-( when it comes back i'll be sure to right it down tho
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