i have a 96 accord ex (2.2l vtec with standard tran) and i was wondering if my vtec is working or not. The vtec is supposed to kick in and im already around 5k rpms and its just flat. i have heard other people say that theyre vtec was not working also. aside from this problem the car runs great. and i find it funny that a friend of mine has a 93 accord with the 2.2l nonvtec and im getting blown out of the water by him. him and i both have the same basic mods (intake,exhaust) and he just pulls away. If anybody has had this problem before and has any suggestions please let me know.

 

Depends. I'm assuming you have the SOHC F22 in yours. And normally, you can't really hear it or feel anything when it's switched over.

If it's not switching over, then you would be throwing a code (CEL). Other than that, if the CEL is not on, I'd just recommend making sure your oil level is to the top dot.

good luck.

 

your right its only a sohc...but i still shouldnt be getting beat by my buddys car when its the same engine and his is non vtec it just doesnt add up.....i will try what you told me and see if thats the problem....but if anybody else has any knowledge to add let me know thanks

 

check your speed sensor and make sure it is plugged in to the tranny and working right, along with all of your other wires, you should be able to hear the vtec if it is kicking in

 

aslo check ur oil. if it gets too low vtec won't kick in.

 

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Maybe the other guy is just a better driver. Just because someone has more hp doesnt mean they are faster, especially if they cant drive.

 

thats what i thought at first too but we switched cars and i took him with his car too....but has anybody heard of a vtec just not working at all?