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Mar 27, 2015 | 11:43 AM

710dabber

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vtec not engaging

I have a 96 spec b18c itr engine that i just put into my 99 honda civic ex my vtec isnt kickin in at all when i plugged it in there was a seal in the male part and i took it out is that the reason ?

Mar 27, 2015 | 11:48 AM

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Re: vtec not engaging

not sure what seal from where you are talking about...?

is your oil level low though?

low oil level prevents vtec from engaging

Mar 27, 2015 | 11:51 AM

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Re: vtec not engaging

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not sure what seal from where you are talking about...?

is your oil level low though?

low oil level prevents vtec from engaging

The vtec solenoid plug there was a little seal inside of it and no just changed my oil

Mar 27, 2015 | 01:38 PM

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Re: vtec not engaging

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Originally Posted by 710dabber

I have a 96 spec b18c itr engine that i just put into my 99 honda civic ex my vtec isnt kickin in at all when i plugged it in there was a seal in the male part and i took it out is that the reason ?

Please post in the proper forum. This is not the hybrid area.