so i unsure really why its not kickin in, but traced the wire and its not cut or anything, ive been reading out it needing oil er somthing? and pushing on the valve inside to see if its stuck? and something about a filter? i also have a couple other posts, but think im a retard er somthing its just my first honda.

thanks for any help.

 

Are you sure it really isnt engaging? How do you know its not engaging? Any CEL codes? Have you checked your oil level? Vehicle and engine would also help.

 

speedometer work? I would start with the oil level first of all, next check a speed sensor in gearbox, if everything is normal, then should check vtec solenoid filter IMHO.

 

it is a D16z6, and yeah i checked my motor oil level its good, but i dont know how to check vtec oil level if thats what your askin, and i guess i dont think its kickin in cause i cant hear it? evrey other honda ive road in i can hear it kick in, but not mine.

 

oh and my speedo works, tach works, just vtec i guess

 

What RPM does it rev to? I'm sorry but the "sound" of VTEC on a Z6 is almost non existent.

 

it revs to like 7800, and i didnt know you the "sound" of vtec coulnt be heard on a z6, is it cause its a sc? but when i first got i get it, i could take it to like 4800 and punch it, and it make like "pop" noice and just take off, now its just a stedy climb?

 

if it revs that high and the CEL isnt on dont worry about it

 

ok thanks for the help, i really thank you guys

 

yea...it's hard to tell when vtec is one with a sc, maybe w/an aftermarket intake, but most likely, no.

 

7800? What ECU are you using?

 

its a p28, but i bought the car off of some guy so i really dont know whats been done to it, like the ecu

 

LOL...dude do not let them F with you. There is no such thing as a vtec "filter" or "oil level". VTEC is **supposed** to be a smooth transition and not very noticeable if your vehicle is within stock OEM parameters. You are fine. You would get a check engine light if your vtec solednoid was malfunctiong.

 

technically there is. vtec solenoid filter.

 

ok thats good know, but my cel is on but i think its from the swap. but thanks for the help i really thank you guys

 

Technically that is a more of a screen than a filter. Does not clean and trap...jut impedes flow of contaminants. It is RARELY the cause of vtec not engaging because it doesn't "hold" the material in the screen causing solenoid to read lower oil pressures.