Vtec Question....

[1PhatCivic28]

is it true that Vtec will not work if you are throwing engine codes?

 

[Zak8022]

well....it depends on what codes you are throwing. if you are throwing a vtec-related code, obviously the vtec will be affected. most codes are going to affect the engine, and how it runs. i wouldnt really say flat out that throwing codes will stop vtec from working.....but i would advise that any and all codes be fixed ASAP.

 

[Handlebars]

any code that makes the engine go into safe mode will defeat the vtec mechanism.

 

[KennyC]

my o2 sensor went out, would that mess with it ?

 

[Handlebars]

that probably put it into safe mode, so yes it would.

 

[cali ex]

would a cel throwing a code 67 which is a catalyst system not working properly make the vtec not work??

 

[2kstreetcivic]

Originally posted by Kaedace
my o2 sensor went out, would that mess with it ?

Ya, from my understanding, that will put you in safe mode...cant you feel if vtec is working?

 

[b16asi226]

against popular belief it will kick vtec with a hollow cat., mine is hollow (i know you--><--me) but it was done while i was deployed (me--> <--my brother), but anyways, it still kicks and he emptied the whole f**ken thing, not just a hole through it, he took a drill and a nice sized bit and swirled it throught the inside, oh well.

 

[anfrey]

there goes the environment

 

[monkeyface]

i work at a honda dealer, according to one of the techs if the v tec system will be affected by the code, for instance no oil pressure your engine speed will be governed at the point were it would normaly come on.

 

[caddy]

i don't know about the newer models, but yes if the CEL comes on, vtec is disabled until you reset it.