Unknown plug/connector broke off

**revslide** · 12-04-2009 09:31 PM

Ok, I went for dyno tuning yesterday and i happened to just see this when i was washing the car today.

I'm not sure if it was due to the mechanic knocking an area near to it as he was retarding the ignition timing at that time.

Can anyone advise what is the greenish plug/connector that broke off in the pic?

I really hope it doesn't lead to anything serious while driving.

**yah mum** · 13-04-2009 01:36 AM

i think thats ur vtec solinoid so correct me if wrong
so that plug would be ur vtec pressure switch?

**bennjamin** · 13-04-2009 07:42 PM

that , is your VTEC pressure switch.

You will need a entire VTEC solenoid + pressure switch unit.

**Riviera** · 13-04-2009 07:50 PM

yup... your mechanic broke it alright... and didnt wana say anything knowing
how much its gunna cost...woulda knocked it un tightening the dizzy bolts...

what motor is that???? D series... didnt know the solenoids on the backside

**hayashi_1986** · 13-04-2009 09:32 PM

Won't cost too much to replace. Can pick up one for as cheap as 60bux. Just fit it yourself. These parts are plentyful.

**revslide** · 13-04-2009 09:36 PM

Thanks for info guys..looks like i might talk to him about it though chances are that he's going to deny anything at all.

Btw, what effects would a broken VTEC solenoid & switch have? Does it mean it just won't engage VTEC but still able to drive normally under 5k? Or is there something more adverse to it?

**revslide** · 13-04-2009 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by Riviera

what motor is that???? D series... didnt know the solenoids on the backside

Yep, it's a D16Z6.

**hayashi_1986** · 14-04-2009 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by revslide

Thanks for info guys..looks like i might talk to him about it though chances are that he's going to deny anything at all.

Btw, what effects would a broken VTEC solenoid & switch have? Does it mean it just won't engage VTEC but still able to drive normally under 5k? Or is there something more adverse to it?

Yerp, it's fine to drive as is but no BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!