Car goes to shit at Vtec.....?
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Originally Posted by W0Pdego,Mar 29 2007, 11:34 PM
Eventually i discovered that the catalytic converter was the problem. I could be driving along, and as soon as i tried to rev high, it was like the car was getting cut off from air, fuel, or something. I would compare it to running a foot race and tripping and falling on your face in the home stretch. Hope that helps.
I could try that.
I can Rev the car past 6 and beyond. NP but driving and vtec is what is screwed up.
I guess Ill have to check that too.
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So have you considered investing in the dealership and letting them take a look at it? You know take it for a test drive with the nifty computer thing hooked up and seeing what actually happens when you hit vtec.
They shouldnt charge more then "diagnostic" labor which is $70 at my dealership. well worth the piece of mind imo.
They shouldnt charge more then "diagnostic" labor which is $70 at my dealership. well worth the piece of mind imo.
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Originally Posted by NVMY4N,Mar 26 2007, 05:44 PM
Okay so the verdict:
VTEC Solenoid
I got home, got the car, MAP Whacked (nothing), drove over to the shop where I have some of my work done, he plugged in the computer and we drove around engaging vtec and it's the solenoid.
VTEC Solenoid
I got home, got the car, MAP Whacked (nothing), drove over to the shop where I have some of my work done, he plugged in the computer and we drove around engaging vtec and it's the solenoid.
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Originally Posted by NVMY4N,Mar 29 2007, 11:01 PM
Okay
I have replaced the vtec solenoid. Same thing.
I also replace the entire housing (metal case) that bolts to the block. The Vtec Solenoid bolts to the housing that bolts to the block.
The only thing that is the same is the Oil Pressure Switch(?) and It was supposedly working correctly when we put it on the computer and drove it.
Ill be doing that again tomorrow afternoon.
I have done everything suggested except the Spark Plugs (Just came in this afternoon) and 2nd O2 sensor......but I would think it would throw a CEL....
Okay besides 6200RMS and < it runs FINE.
I have replaced the vtec solenoid. Same thing.
I also replace the entire housing (metal case) that bolts to the block. The Vtec Solenoid bolts to the housing that bolts to the block.
The only thing that is the same is the Oil Pressure Switch(?) and It was supposedly working correctly when we put it on the computer and drove it.
Ill be doing that again tomorrow afternoon.
I have done everything suggested except the Spark Plugs (Just came in this afternoon) and 2nd O2 sensor......but I would think it would throw a CEL....
Okay besides 6200RMS and < it runs FINE.
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Originally Posted by silencertk,Mar 30 2007, 08:13 AM
You know take it for a test drive with the nifty computer thing hooked up and seeing what actually happens when you hit vtec.
They shouldnt charge more then "diagnostic" labor which is $70 at my dealership. well worth the piece of mind imo.
They shouldnt charge more then "diagnostic" labor which is $70 at my dealership. well worth the piece of mind imo.
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damn. i called myself reading the thread a few days ago, my memory must be laggin
in my defense ---> you replaced the solenoid. maybe they'll give you another ride and double check it
good luck
nevermind. lol. my memory really needs to be checked. your doin it this afternoon.
in my defense ---> you replaced the solenoid. maybe they'll give you another ride and double check it
good luck
nevermind. lol. my memory really needs to be checked. your doin it this afternoon.
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It's cool. That's another thing that is puzzling me. We drove WITH the computer in the car engaging vtec. And he had me do it 4-5 times. And he narrowed it down to the solenoid - b/c the ecu was sending the signal, but it wasn't properly functioning.
And he said that it wasn't oil pressure it was fine, as well as the swtich b/c it was "turning on and off" "like it's suppose to"
I'll be headed back today, I just hope they have enough time to squeeze me in. (He does know Im stopping by today)
And he said that it wasn't oil pressure it was fine, as well as the swtich b/c it was "turning on and off" "like it's suppose to"
I'll be headed back today, I just hope they have enough time to squeeze me in. (He does know Im stopping by today)
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Did he check the MAP signal? Did it look right? I still think this sounds a lot like a MAP sensor issue (just from my personal experience). Try pulling it off, cleaning the connector and plugging it in a securely as possible once more.
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Brad, you should try changing the oil filter.
SOLVE!!! I found the problem. Today I recieved in the mail the Helms manual. With the manual I followed each of the elimination process. Everything checked-out and properly working.
My friend in exospeed noticed the oil filter, and suggest to me to do an oil change. Guess what i found out! The spring inside the filter broke off, basically the oil was free flowing inside the filter.
Further more i compare the filter with the new one, and it was a smaller cylinderical structure.
My friend in exospeed noticed the oil filter, and suggest to me to do an oil change. Guess what i found out! The spring inside the filter broke off, basically the oil was free flowing inside the filter.
Further more i compare the filter with the new one, and it was a smaller cylinderical structure.