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Old 12-18-2003, 05:57 PM
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If i were to floor it right when i start my car after its been sitting for a few hours, the vtec doesnt kick in. It kind of sounds as if the vtec is almost "sticking" It doesnt make the noise its sapposed to. Instead of the sound increasing it sounds as if its stuck. just one loud noise. any ideas whats up?
Old 12-18-2003, 06:26 PM
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check you oil level

and why are u driving a cold engine like that :slap: i was always taught that that's bad for a car
Old 12-18-2003, 06:40 PM
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the engine has to be at operating temps for vtec to engage
Old 12-18-2003, 09:09 PM
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oil is fine, and i live in louisiana... its got to be hotter?
Old 12-18-2003, 09:12 PM
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If i were to floor it right when i start my car after its been sitting for a few hours,
...thats pretty smart
Old 12-19-2003, 08:15 PM
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Engine must reach a specified oil pressure level before VTEC will engage, simply because VTEC is an oil activated system. If there isn't enough pressure, then the dowels won't lock the rockers together.




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