I just purchased a f22b1 accord and it won't rev past 4000 rpm in neutral or in gear. i changed the vtec solenoid and it just dropped my idle from 1500 to 500 wtf should i do next its kind of giving me a headache

 

Have you checked that the crankcase for oil fill? Low oil/pressure will not let VTEC kick in.

 

also check for stored codes

 

I would have to check it when i get to the car i havent been driving it if its all f***** up lol but my homeboi works at acura he told me the same thing so ima change the oild and sparkplugs soon so hopfully that helps alot

 

Idk how to check the codes took it to autozone they only do 96 nd up my mechanic dont have a reader either

 

1994 You Can Self Jump. Codes Will Flash On your Check Engine Light Indicator (On The Gauge Cluster) Long Flash = 10, Short Flash = 1.

Jumping Is Simple. You need a small piece of wire bent in a U-Shape. Placed on the Diagnostic Plug. Turn Key to On-Position. OBD-1

Video Attached.

 

I appreciate the advice advice. A friend of mines work for the Acura dealership here in atlanta he gave me a list of different things it could be and im goona go up the list and cross out what its not as i go starting with oil pressure!! Wish me luck, ill keep everyone posted

 

or Just check the codes which would point you in the right direction out of the gate. Your car is in Limp Mode. Engine Safety Protocol. Check Codes.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/obd1-limp-mode-question-2158380/

 

Ill check it out in the am! Now i gotta find some spare wire somewhere lmao

 

I gotta say most of the time the regulars in this forum know more than the Honda techs, let along any Acura tech.

But it's up to you what you want to do. Good luck.

 

I doubt they kno more than him he is like a hond guru

 

It was the oil pressure but thanks anyway

 

LOL. No, just no.

 

hope there's no damage

 

Me either started acting up again im all confused on this one

 

It's doing the same thing ? What exactly did he do ? What did he say was the fault ? Check for stored codes. Just because it doesn't act like there's a code stored doesn't mean there isn't one. Also, this does tend to be an oil pressure problem as this issue tends to happen with vtec cars.

First thing, check under the oil pan for a dented oil pan. This can cause low oil pressure as the pickup has less access to oil.