no vtec with b16a
07-25-2003, 06:15 PM
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no vtec with b16a
i have an 88 crx si with a 1st gen b16a and a pr3 computer. i wired up everything i needed to and my vtec did not work. i double checked all the wiring and pin locations, and it was all correct. i then wired up an apexi vafc to try to correct the problem. the vtec still doesn't engage, although the vtec solenoid i'm pretty sure is in working condition (i used a jumper wire to give it power and it clicked on and off). does anyone know what it could be or what i can try? also, if my computer is bad, wouldn't the vafc still run the vtec? thanks.
07-25-2003, 08:38 PM
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How are you testing it? I believe VTEC is done by speed, oil pressure, rpm, and perhaps some other things. So all that stuff has to be ok for it to work.
07-25-2003, 09:45 PM
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i've been taking the car around the block and winding out 1st or 2nd gear to test it. the ecu isn't throwing any codes. is there a way to test the solenoid, oil pressure, and ecu to see if something needs replaced? also is 4 quarts of oil enough to make the oil pressure high enough?
07-26-2003, 04:56 AM
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not sure if this applies to all hondas, but my CRX takes 4 1/4 quarts... the 1/4 probably wouldn't make it too low but it wouldn't hurt to try adding a little more