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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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my vtec doesnt engage in my lsvtec, i checked wires, did all tests in haynes manual, i got oil temp and pressure, if my timing was off would it not engage vtec? (i throw code 21 for obd 1 check engine light)
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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you can get the cel codes here. from what it says maybe the solenoid is no good.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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anyway i can check if solenoid is good, it said in book the check plunger for free movement, and it moves freely
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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here is some info . what year is the car ?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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the car is a 95
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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is there another page to that flow chart?
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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How do u know its the solenoid and not some other sensor.(knock, vss?).
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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Nevermind ignore more above post^.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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