VTEC problems
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VTEC problems
I was driving home tonight messing around. I was trying to see if i could get it to do the hesitation thing then try to fix it. but instead it felt 2 me that my vtec wasn't pulling as hard as it usually does. I kept hitting vtec from a 1st gear pull then a second gear pull. It wasn't hesitating but the vtec was acting weird. I dont know if it was just my imagination or what.
What could cause vtec to lose power?? maybe the ecu? or the fuel filter being old and maybe clogged, or maybe the brand 93 octain i put in the other day (race track, in Newport news)
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What could cause vtec to lose power?? maybe the ecu? or the fuel filter being old and maybe clogged, or maybe the brand 93 octain i put in the other day (race track, in Newport news)
any ideas post up.
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Re: VTEC problems
fuel doesnt really affect it. check the oil. if oil is low vtec wont engauge or will but just shittily. also check the plug and grounds on/around the solenoid.
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Re: VTEC problems
Could be oil level, could be that the ECU is retarding timimg because of slight knock, could be the gas.. Might be something simple like a dirty fuel filter or clogged air filter too.. It might not have anything to do with vtec, it could be something that affects your top end power, which is where the gas, filters, knock, etc., would come into play.
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Re: VTEC problems
Originally Posted by H23Lude9
What could cause vtec to lose power?? maybe the ecu? or the fuel filter being old and maybe clogged, or maybe the brand 93 octain i put in the other day (race track, in Newport news)
any ideas post up.
any ideas post up.
just wondering, do u NEED hi-test fuel for v-tec? (my 1st guess is no )
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Re: VTEC problems
Originally Posted by WYT R1CE
fuel doesnt really affect it. check the oil. if oil is low vtec wont engauge or will but just shittily. also check the plug and grounds on/around the solenoid.
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Re: VTEC problems
Originally Posted by 89silude
just wondering, do u NEED hi-test fuel for v-tec? (my 1st guess is no )
So if your running a DOHC VTEC motor, yea, you have to run premium.
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Re: VTEC problems
Originally Posted by KyleVA
If you have a SOHC VTEC motor you don't need 93 octane. But w/ my car has a b16 and says to use premium unleaded only.
So if your running a DOHC VTEC motor, yea, you have to run premium.
So if your running a DOHC VTEC motor, yea, you have to run premium.
oh really? that's gotta suck w/ gas prices now-a-days. i wonder why...
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Re: VTEC problems
Originally Posted by 89silude
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oh really? that's gotta suck w/ gas prices now-a-days. i wonder why...
oh really? that's gotta suck w/ gas prices now-a-days. i wonder why...
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Re: VTEC problems
Originally Posted by H23Lude9
I was driving home tonight messing around. I was trying to see if i could get it to do the hesitation thing then try to fix it. but instead it felt 2 me that my vtec wasn't pulling as hard as it usually does. I kept hitting vtec from a 1st gear pull then a second gear pull. It wasn't hesitating but the vtec was acting weird. I dont know if it was just my imagination or what.
What could cause vtec to lose power?? maybe the ecu? or the fuel filter being old and maybe clogged, or maybe the brand 93 octain i put in the other day (race track, in Newport news)
any ideas post up.
What could cause vtec to lose power?? maybe the ecu? or the fuel filter being old and maybe clogged, or maybe the brand 93 octain i put in the other day (race track, in Newport news)
any ideas post up.