Redline on cold start!

[MRSPCS]

okay guys, my s2k was cold, i started her up and made my way home, as i went to hit high revs, the rev metre hit about 5-6grand and it cut out.. was curious to know if this has happened to anyone, or know what might've caused the problem? I'm assuming it was bcoz the car was cold, but not too sure..


cheers,

Kare

[Q_ball]

it is cause the car is cold.
basically dont redline when cold.
bad for the engine.

[WhiteAP1]

lol :idea:

[MRSPCS]

cheers dude.. only got the s2k the other day, never had this problem with the s15..

[destrukshn]

oh dude, even worse if you did it on your s15.
=/
but yeah, drive it when it's cold, but don't redline/give it hell.
lol.
let it warm up to normal operating temps before going nuts
cheers

[MRSPCS]

cheers dude, much appreciated.

Kare

[aznsiko]

.... never knew cold engine makes car cut out early..

[aaronng]

When your engine is not warmed up, the ECU sets the rev limit to 6000rpm and disables vtec. Same thing happens to the Celica too.

[zerospel]

Yes that happened to me too, got me really worried but got over it, never again !

:honda:

[robert112]

everyone should buy their car off mrspcs

[ROLLED]

s2k technology > s15 technology...

also don't vtec until you have got 3 bars, but even then wait a few minutes because the oil temp wont come to operating temp as quickly as the water temp will. Also don't warm up the car in the driveway until it has 3 bars then go vtec it because you need to let the gear box and diff fluids warm up
so always drive it gently first just to warm all the moving parts up then you can give it hell!

[ludecrs]

Or better yet, heres a suggestion, just, don't give it hell at all......? lol

[Ferrari]

Or better yet, heres a suggestion, just, don't give it hell at all......? lol

Why would you own a S2000 then? To admire it in the driveway?

[JasonGilholme]

I can understand what ludecrs is sayin. Especially when it comes to drivin on the streets. Give it hell at the track, look sexy on the street!!!

But yeh, let it totally warm up before you give it some.

[VTi_b0i]

i never knew a motor would cut out if driving it cold...
prolly cause i let both my cars warm up for atleast 5mins b4 driving them at all haha

[ROLLED]

Or better yet, heres a suggestion, just, don't give it hell at all......? lol

that 9,200rpm red line is there for a reason mate ;)

[ROLLED]

I can understand what ludecrs is sayin. Especially when it comes to drivin on the streets. Give it hell at the track, look sexy on the street!!!

But yeh, let it totally warm up before you give it some.

yeah but he never mentioned anything about going to the track with it ;)

[chicken8]

even in my old 2001 corolla it wouldn't engage 4th gear on a cold start for around 5mins (it was auto)

only on cold winter days tho. it'll just rev upto around 4k b4 selecting 4th gear whereas b4 it'll get into 4th at 2k rpm

[aaronng]

even in my old 2001 corolla it wouldn't engage 4th gear on a cold start for around 5mins (it was auto)

only on cold winter days tho. it'll just rev upto around 4k b4 selecting 4th gear whereas b4 it'll get into 4th at 2k rpm
I bet it's your old auto tranny fluid. hheheeh

[Zilli]

hmmmm... in the early says i had to do a quick takeoff when my car was cold, and it go up to the VTEC rev range and it didnt do anyhting, just kept going, didnt cut out though

[FR33K]

my 1989 b16a doesnt engage vtec when its cold... lol

[WhiteAP1]

hmmmm... in the early says i had to do a quick takeoff when my car was cold, and it go up to the VTEC rev range and it didnt do anyhting, just kept going, didnt cut out though


This is a feature of the s2000, thats why u could take ure car to redline even if it was cold, really bad idea though. The rev limiter is also know as the "moron" limiter amongst the s2000 forums (not my words)for a reason.

[chicken8]

whats vtec?

[tRipitaka]

whats vtec?
http://www.ppiimages.com/pics/VTECH-9113.JPG

[BRU51N]

just stick to warming up the car and your car shouldnt f up on u on the long run.

i take the 3 bars is a good sign to say the cars warmed up...

once theres 3 bars.. go redline all u want.

[.::F[L]Y::.]

love the way the light flashes 3 times before cut off ^.^

[s2king]

okay guys, my s2k was cold, i started her up and made my way home, as i went to hit high revs, the rev metre hit about 5-6grand and it cut out.. was curious to know if this has happened to anyone, or know what might've caused the problem? I'm assuming it was bcoz the car was cold, but not too sure..


cheers,

Kare

The problem is called "duche-bagus" where common sence and stupidity get mixed up :p LOL

[AusS2000]

To add to what Rolled said, warm your car up by driving gingerly for a few kilometres. Not only does this warm up the engine and drive train but it also warms up the tyres. Not much point in having a perfect condition engine in your S if it's wrapped around a tree.

[hondaboy]

Wise words there

[chicken8]

fken tree-huggers!

[2002 TeGgY]

This is a feature of the s2000, thats why u could take ure car to redline even if it was cold, really bad idea though. The rev limiter is also know as the "moron" limiter amongst the s2000 forums (not my words)for a reason.
na man, not only the S2000, my integra dose it as well on a cold day if i dont warm it up.