vtec2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Hi there! I was wondering if there's such thing as maintaining or checking the Vtec system. Is there any sensors, wiring or the Vtec solonoid need to be checked? On my Civic it seems that the Vtec only sometimes kick in after 5000rpm. When the Vtec doesn't kick in, it feels really flat and you don't hear that sound or that rev change (you know what i mean lol). Being a SOHC you won't really notice the Vtec kick in but i definatly know its not always there. I have gave it a full service a few weeks ago, oil, oil filter, K&N panel air filter, new genuine Honda gearbox oil and the rest.Any help or advise would be great, thanks for reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesyMB6 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 You can take out the VTEC solonoid and clean it, always worth a try and wont take long to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicturbo79 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 i would start there to after that it will be a solonoid,oil pressure,ecu or wiring fault. Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtec2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 You can take out the VTEC solonoid and clean it, always worth a try and wont take long to do.Ok thankyou very much, i will have a look soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtec2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 i would start there to after that it will be a solonoid,oil pressure,ecu or wiring fault. Rich.Thanks for the tips. I will have a look, hopefully its just the solonoid because its really easy to get to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kern Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 You can take out the VTEC solonoid and clean it, always worth a try and wont take long to do.whats the best way to clean the solinoid? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harVTEC Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Is it a 1.5 MB3 you have? That's what it says under your username, if so you won't have the traditional kind of VTEC :'( I know because I have the same.harVTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVEMB2 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 yes like said above you do not have a ture v-tec like me the mb3 comes in at 2500 give or take a few lol . before that it only opens the intake half way and runs lean ( thats why its good on fuel) when it hits 2500 opens them up to normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtec2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 I replaced the Vtec solenoid gasket, the screen was really clogged up but that didn't make any difference at all. And i also checked the oil level and thats fine. Yes its a MB3 but few days after i bought it, it use to really give that bit of kick over 4'500rpm. I know its only a SOHC Vtec-E but its not as fast since i done a service on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 air filter condition ?feul filter condition ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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