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henga12
03-04-2015, 09:23 PM
Hey all, I am very confused as to why my vtec doesn't kick like it should. I only can hear the secondaries at 6000 rpm but there is nothing before that. I have flushed the oil and am currently using 15-40 Penrite oil. The oil levels are where they should be so there isn't a problem there. This led me to believe that it was the solenoid gaskets as the vtec solenoid gasket was leaking so I replaced them. Still no go. The car also has a VAFC1 vtec controller from the previous owner so I reset that to factory settings just in case it may have had something to do with it, still nothing. I tried unplugging it but then my car ran terribly and got a check engine light. ANY help is much appreciated, I'm stumped. Thanks for your time!
ECU-MAN
03-04-2015, 10:44 PM
remove the VAFC
henga12
03-04-2015, 11:07 PM
Would you be able to explain how I rewire it so it runs fine? I am unsure which wires need to be re wired to the harness. Any pics or diagrams?
carayan
03-04-2015, 11:14 PM
http://honda-tech.com/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/apexi-neo-safc-vafc-wires-wire-colors-ecu-write-up-2695527/
henga12
04-04-2015, 09:32 AM
Thanks for the help man I appreciate it. So after I remove the VAFC and re wire everything to factory, if vtec still isn't engaging as it should where should I move on to next?
ECU-MAN
04-04-2015, 04:46 PM
If removing the VACF and VTEC still does not engage then you should start with the test lamp test to find out if your issue is mechanical or electrical.
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