12-10-2005, 09:48 AM
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AF Newbie
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Vtec
Ok i have a 1995 Civic EX...it has vtec..however vtec isnt kicking in.. could i need a new solenoid? Where is it located? and what do they cost
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12-10-2005, 02:09 PM
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AF Newbie
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what the h.... are u taking about.........what a Vtec is for u..........?
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12-10-2005, 02:45 PM
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Re: Vtec
How do you know vtec isn't kicking in? Are you getting a check engine light? Does it dog out after a certain rpm?
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12-10-2005, 06:03 PM
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Re: Vtec
FUCK vtec
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12-11-2005, 04:18 AM
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Re: Vtec
if vtec is not working, you will throw a cel for the solenoid or pressure.
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12-11-2005, 03:10 PM
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has it ever worked? a lot of times you can't even tell when vtec kicks in on stock civics. get yourself a short ram intake and see if you can hear a difference at 5,200 RPMs, if so, vtec is kicking in.
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12-12-2005, 12:53 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2005
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I have a cold air intake and exhaust on my car. I bought the car a month ago and fixed alot of things but i dont know if it needs a new solenoid or what lol
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12-12-2005, 01:27 AM
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Re: Vtec
Sure, go for it 
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12-12-2005, 10:30 AM
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Re: Vtec
idk if VTEC kicks in when the car is in nuetral, but if so, you could get a check light and test the solenoid for current when you rev the car.....just a thought....
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12-12-2005, 05:50 PM
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Re: Re: Vtec
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Originally Posted by Schister66
idk if VTEC kicks in when the car is in nuetral, but if so, you could get a check light and test the solenoid for current when you rev the car.....just a thought....
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Nope not nuetral or Reverse.
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12-12-2005, 09:54 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Vtec
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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper
Nope not nuetral or Reverse.
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lol I remember the discussion about vtec in reverse, good stuff.
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12-12-2005, 11:58 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: lehighton, Pennsylvania
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Re: Vtec
i could never feel vtec kick in on any sohc motor. it sucks!
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12-13-2005, 12:59 AM
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Re: Re: Vtec
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Originally Posted by cjcivic
i could never feel vtec kick in on any sohc motor. it sucks!
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then there's something wrong with the cars you're driving...
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12-13-2005, 12:44 PM
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Re: Vtec
i can feel it in my GSR...its night and day difference...w/o it the topend feels like it doesn't do anything. IDK if this is a bad idea, but when i get it tuned on Crome, there is a setting to change VTEC engagement...i think i'm going to drop it to 4500 and the IAB setting to the same or a little after.....
Bad idea or good?? I thought it'd help because that's right after i'll hit full boost......
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12-13-2005, 01:05 PM
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AF - Advisor
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Re: Vtec
only on the dyno, you will find out where your vtec engagement will be set.
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95 HB- B16a2- SC34@12psi
WTB: USDM B16a2 or B16a3 complete short block. pm is the key.
FS: B series InlinePro cast mani, PnH RC 550s, and Hondata S2b. pm me.
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