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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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hey my car started to lag while im in vtec for some reason. it lag for few second than it start to pull. it feel like something is holding the power back. can anyone help me.

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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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are you running low of oil pressure?
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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i dont think so, i am going to do my oil change 2m. anything else that could cause this problem?
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by iam7head,Mar 27 2008, 02:14 AM
are you running low of oil pressure?
I was going to say the samething. Low oil pressure will cause this lag before hitting vtec.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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If you mean it feels like it's cutting in and out of VTEC when the throttle is wide open, MAP sensor. Guaranteed
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by hecash,Mar 29 2008, 09:43 AM
Agreed, I keep a special screwdriver with a thick rubberized handle in the car to make the factory adjustment "MAP-thwack" if it ever occurs.
bingo happens to me too
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