Yeah ... I guess I knew the valves don't really "pop" open, but I didn't know of a better way to explain it. Something wasn't happening and it's all because of the stupid air filter.

Also, what exaclty is the solenoid? I think it has something to do with the valves in the VTEC system. Is it some sort of filter? Could somebody mess it up trying to look at it to see if it was the problem that my car "wasn't going into VTEC?" I wonder if this could be now causing my check engine light? Hmmm ... I shall see tomorrow with the help of the code list provided by Snoopy.

Erika