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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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Default Help with vtec

i've got a '90 crx w/ a b16. my vtec isn't working. i have already checked all the wiring and i'm confident that the solenoid is in working order. my ecu isn't showing a code. what do i do now?
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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Default Re: Help with vtec (pr3crx)

do u have a knock sensor hooked up or not
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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Default Re: Help with vtec (D16a6 2NR)

A knock sensor isnt needed to engage vtec.

You need these things for vtec to engage on a stock PR3:
VSS signal
TPS signal
coolant temperature sensor
RPM
vtec pressure switch
vtec solenoid
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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Default Re: Help with vtec (1993sir)

What code are you throwing?

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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Default Re: Help with vtec (Patch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Patch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> A knock sensor isnt needed to engage vtec. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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Default Re: Help with vtec (Patch)

as he said he ain't getting a code

i would tell u to check ur wiring from the pressure switch

i just found out this was my problem

i had them mixed up

just my opinion
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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Default Re: Help with vtec (krazie1)

Thanx guys.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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Default Re: Help with vtec (pr3crx)

what about vtec fluid?????




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