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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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I have a 96 civic coupe with a mini me swap. Every 2 days or so my check engine light will pop on and throw a vtec oil pressure switch code. Anyone know why this is happening??
Old Jul 21, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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I don't own a Honda nor do I act like I know everything about them. This is just my $.02. It may be the oil sending unit in your car going bad. Just replace the oil pressure switch, its prolly just faulty and finally took a shit on you.
Old Jul 21, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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Check your switch wiring, the pressure switch is right near your vtec solenoid.. You can check the switch with a multimeter like any other switch, and see if it conducts when it's supposed to. Actually I think it's normally closed and opens during proper pressure, I don't remember. The factory manuals have a really good troubleshooting section for those..
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