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98 d16y8. V-tec solenoid issue?

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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Icon2 98 d16y8. V-tec solenoid issue?

I have a 98 acura EL (d16y8)
The car is pretty much stock except for an intake and new headers i installed recently.
The past few days I've been getting a flashing CEL and i noticed today that it comes on when v-tec engages. Once it's flashing, i no longer have v-tec... but when i turn the engine off and restart the car the CEL stops flashing (it stays on permanently due an O2 sensor).
I'm going to get it checked to see what code comes up but in the meantime was wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue and if its probable that im going to have to change the solenoid or if there is a chance i can fix it myself..?
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Default Re: 98 d16y8. V-tec solenoid issue?

You don't need to have a code pulled. Do it yourself. Check the stickies. Missing O2? Get a bung welded and install the sensor.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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Default Re: 98 d16y8. V-tec solenoid issue?

Originally Posted by grumblemarc
You don't need to have a code pulled. Do it yourself. Check the stickies. Missing O2? Get a bung welded and install the sensor.
What he said!!
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Default Re: 98 d16y8. V-tec solenoid issue?

Does the car go to redline?
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