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Old 03-06-2018, 06:37 PM
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ok so I have a lsvtec build in my si everything is plugged up correctly speedometer works even though it reads about 15 mph difference from waze app also oil is at the correct level what else could cause it too not work I have a chipped p28 and I have a stock si Ecuador I plugged up still not need help
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ok so I have a lsvtec build in my si everything is plugged up correctly speedometer works even though it reads about 15 mph difference from waze app also oil is at the correct level what else could cause it too not work I have a chipped p28 and I have a stock si Ecuador I plugged up still not need help
Check the FAQs and check to see if the actual solenoid is operating. VTEC engagement is both a ECU and physical engagement via an oil pressure solenoid and an electrical input to that solenoid via the ECU.
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Check the FAQs and check to see if the actual solenoid is operating. VTEC engagement is both a ECU and physical engagement via an oil pressure solenoid and an electrical input to that solenoid via the ECU.
how will I know if the solenoid works or not... I guess my question is how can I test it
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you apply battery voltage to the solenoid, listen for it to click
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you apply battery voltage to the solenoid, listen for it to click
where do I hook it up too
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you apply battery voltage to the solenoid, listen for it to click
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like do I hook it up to the single wire or dual wires
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