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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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recently i noticed that my vtec engages,drops and kicks back in right away.

not every time i only heard it 3 times

the oil pressure is always at 70-80 doesnt fluctuate much
oil is halfway between marks
ive used 0w30 since it was first started
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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Have you taken it off to see if there is any shavings/gunk in there? What RPM's does it fluctuate, and is it consistent?
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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it kicks on momentarily then back off and on and it stays on till redline.

not every time tho
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Test the vtec solenoid or pressure switch? could be taking a dump...
Is it the motor in your sig?
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Lucky
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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yep it was all cleaned up when bult there wasne even metal shavings on the magnetic stick. but never know one migt have slipped by.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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make sure oil pan is not dented in to where the oil pickup can not pick up enough oil.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-prelude-4/official-%22why-vtec-doesnt-engage%22-thread-830163/
check this thread.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 07:27 AM
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What rpm does it kick on
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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5500
the car was tuned
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