vtec test, '90 Si HB, b16a1

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Old May 1, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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im not sure if my vtec is working properly, i believe i wired everything up correctly but at the same time i cant feel/hear the vtec kick in when accelerating. Is there a way i could test to see if the vtec is indeed engaging?

Someone on here said that the CRX HF has a Shift light on the dash that you could tap into the vtec wire so that it would light up in vtec, so could i just wire in a bulb of some sort to test?

any help would be appreciated.

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Old May 1, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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Is the car warmed up? Oil level is good?
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Old May 1, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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Default Re: vtec test, '90 Si HB, b16a1 (the_rail)

I've got a friend who tested it by buying the afc vtec controller. The cost on one of those is about $400. You can probably get a used one on ebay.
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Old May 1, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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car warmed up and oil levels good
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Old May 1, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by the_rail &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is there a way i could test to see if the vtec is indeed engaging? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup...just just hook a test light up to the VTEC Sol and see if it comes on when the car is supposed to crossover. Then duplicate with the VTEC Pressure switch. You should be able to hear the cross over very distinctly, especially if you have an intake. Is the car throwing and codes???
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Old May 1, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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no, its not throwing any codes, which is why i believe i hooked everything up right
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