Originally Posted by F22B Prelude
1. Change the Main Fuel Relay
2. Check IACV or EACV whatever its called, unhook all hoses connected to it, its located under the throttle body. there should be 2 screws screwed into a flat panel, unscrew em and there should be a little "bullet" type plunger take a Flat Head Screw driver and turn it so its seated farther down. Reconnect and clear the air from the coolant line.
3. Was the engine an Auto or a Manual you might have to advance or retard the timing.
I don't see how advancing or retarding the timing has anything to do with VTEC not engaging, nor do I see how doing that has anything to do with what transmission the car has.