will vtec engage with the CEL on?

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Mar 21, 2004 | 10:00 AM

Snoopy

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will vtec engage with the CEL on?

well does it? i've been driving my brother's gsr and his CEL is on. but as soon as i take it above 4400 :rick: there is a very noticeable change in exhaust tone.

Mar 21, 2004 | 10:33 AM

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Depends on the CEL.

Mar 22, 2004 | 01:31 PM

MrFatbooty

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VTEC is usually only disabled by code(s) involving the VTEC system itself.

Mar 22, 2004 | 01:35 PM

DRAG 3 INTEGRA

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VTEC is usually only disabled by code(s) involving the VTEC system itself.

I THINK IT might depend onthe ecu as well.my freind ahd a pr3 that wouldnt engage when any cel came on

Mar 22, 2004 | 02:30 PM

HatchVX

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I always thought when a cel came on it goes into Fail safe mode which cancels the VTEC

Mar 22, 2004 | 05:51 PM

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I always thought when a cel came on it goes into Fail safe mode which cancels the VTEC

Nope, not always.

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