My vtec kicks in and shuts off immedatly on my 97 hx civic. I checked the ignition system and its all good xept the coil its got stuff on the end of the point but I cleaned it off. my oil level is good . and the amps across the circuts are good so I dont know.
does the sylonoid go out ? is there possably a vacume leak?? I love in jax fl no one here knows anything about vtec system and how it works even the honda dealership. so any input from you guys would be helpfull. thank you in advance.

 

This is where the VTEC solenoid is, yes they do go out occasionally.
What RPM is VTEC Kicking in and off at?

Image courtesy of Katman

 

the vtec kicks in around 2500 - 3000 rpm and shuts off as fast as it kicks in.
I feel the bump and than the bump again when it shuts off. and I get terrable perf.
everything just lays down.

 

Definatly look at the screen and soleniod then, I think that that is your problem.

 

I think the HX model have a 2 stage vtec. 3 cam lobes for vtec. It's for econo not performance.

 

"I love in jax fl no one here knows anything about vtec system and how it works even the honda dealership. so any input from you guys would be helpfull. thank you in advance."

Hahahah Yea like previously stated....GO OUT MORE! lol

Whats all been done to the sohc? or is it just stock?

 

I have a cai , cat back exaust type r head , (and suspisions of a stroked engine not done by me) , and a venom 400 performance chip w\ 8mm wires. thats it on the engine bay side of things. I have a evo 2 front bumper with wind stabilisers , x1 fenders , black widow side skirts , sniper wing , and a set of enki rimms with kumo rubber (dont like it sucks in the rain ) , ebach pro kit and a bunch of cool lights for the interrior , a bit of dress up on the inside . viper alarm with remote start and controll alert (so I know when someone is attempting to break in to it gosta keep the wheels safe you know ??

 

thank you for all your help Im gonna go check out the screen tomorrow I had Acura problems today with my boys car so I had to check that out. he broke the timing belt so off comes the head for a type r (finaly he listens to me!!) ok but thank you Ill let you know the results. The hx is a good moter just needs to be helped in areas. ok so now its time for me to hit the sack. tomorrow.

 

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an SOHC Type R head? That's the best thing I have ever heard!!!!!!!!

 

evo 2 front bumper

It's a Ulgy Bumper ur VTEC dosn't like u any more for having such a ulgy bumper

Go to ur local junkyard and get a used VTEC Silanod, they go cheap around here
Make sure u get a HX one

 

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an SOHC Type R head? That's the best thing I have ever heard!!!!!!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

You have got to be kidding me!

And your saying people in J-ville dont know ****.......Ok smart guy, How did you manage to put a dohc head on a sohc motor

 

WOW! I know what the next mod for my D series will be! MY Type R head y0!

 

man, if I knew I could have put a type-r head on my single cam, I wouldn't have gone through the trouble of a swap!