VTEC problem

gup160 · Post by **gup160** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:39 pm

hi, im having trouble with my vtec, it only kicks in sometimes, any1 know y this wud be? is it needing reset or summon?

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:42 pm

I reckon summon!

Try cleaning the solenoid filter. Is the engine oil up to level?

gup160 · Post by **gup160** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:07 pm

ye oil level is spot on, drinks no oil atall.

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:08 pm

Are you trying to VTEC when the engine is not up to temperature?

gup160 · Post by **gup160** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:25 pm

i am ye, have i got to wait till the temp is up to ints normal level?

bristol_bb4 · Post by **bristol_bb4** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:30 pm

yeah it wont engage vtec until atleast the first bar on the temp gauge is up, you shouldnt rag your car until its fully up to temp anyway mate! you should give your engine oil/gearbox oil a chance to warm up nicely!

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:32 pm

Ye. Don't go by the gauge either. Give the car a good 10 minutes before trying.

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:33 pm

ouch.

yes, it helps if the engine is warm before you mash your lead one into the floor... honda make sure you cant do this by saying you have to have a warm engine, a speed of more that 17 mph and a safe oil level.

only then can you begin engine abuse.

gup160 · Post by **gup160** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:38 pm

haha, cheers for the ifo guy, much appriciated,