Couldn't find answers thru search so I'll just ask......


Ocassionally my 92 hatch with GSR swap wont rev past 6500rpm. It acts just as if its hiting the rev limiter, it sputters at 6500rpm and wont go past. Then I'll turn the car off and wait 5 min. and it will rev back up to 8200rpm.

Anyone know what's causing this and how I can fix it?

thanks

scott

 

Does it throw a CEL? Sounds like intermittant code 22.
-PHiZ

 

well, my CEL is permanently on (yes im one of those guys) since my knock sensor and 02 sensor are not hooked up. (I plan to remedy that).

What does code 22 mean? Where can i go to find out what all the codes are? Also, how do i flash them out? Thanks

Scott

 

Codes


HOW TO CHECK

 

Is that when Vtec engages on that motor? If so check your oil level, it wont engage without enough oil. That happened to my f23 before it wouldnt engage when i was on the highway, i pulled off and my oil was low, once I topped it off everythign went fine. Yet it wasnt low enough to trigger the idiot light.

 

Yessir, code 22 Vtec oil pressure sensor.

And fix those CELs because they tell you when there is a problem with your motor.

-PHiZ

 

...and im so stupid.

holy crap. i just checked the oil before i even read the posts (coincidence or Honda-Acura ESP?) the oil was 2 quarts low! i just bought the car about a month ago and was going to change the oil this weekend, but i checked it today at the gas station and realized i had been driving it with low enough oil to trigger the 22 code, but not set off the lop light. i since then added 2 quarts and its been running fine.

so im a little freaked out i hope i didn't cause any damage. once i get a honda oil filter, im changing the oil this weekend. guess i shoulda done it right after i bought the car. just to be sure.....these gsr motors take about 4.75 quarts right?

thanks a lot for the help. you guys are the best. i sure hope i didn't do any serious damage. im really liking this honda thing. i cant wait to autox it and do some hpde days with nasa.

scott

 

Running your car on that low of oil has some effect on the piston rings right????? 2 quarts low for a month might have blown one, have a leak down test done.