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in..anyone kno To anyone that can help:::uhmm...can this problem be to the solinoid wireing problem....this problem started recently...I accidently pull the solinoid wires..can this be that problem?? any tips on how to clean out the solinoid... thanks

Check your oil level. if thats fine check the wiring and make sure the solenoid is getting power and all the wiring is fine, if thats all good check the solenoid it self. you can run direct 12v power to it and see if it clicks, its its fine...then i donno.

I would firstly check my VTEC comp and system see if there is any apparent damage. Take it to you freindly nieboorhood autozone and ask then about it. There is only one thing it could be... the computer. get it replaced. Or atleast check all the wires to the system and the FUSES. the under the hood fuses.

LS vtec? Hmm . Could be not up to operating temp, (coolant sensor), Not enough oil pressure ( check oil, change oil & use wix or Honda Oil filter) It does make a difference Was the wiring done properly? IS it a recent problem or always. Is there any CEL (Check engine lights?) A quote from the link I posted: " The ECM also looks at other inputs for VTEC operation - engine temp, engine oil pressure and vehicle speed (VTEC does not turn on unless the vehicle is moving). A separate oil pressure switch monitors the VTEC system. If a problem occurs, the ECM can turn off VTEC operation and will set a code, turning on the "check engine" light. In some cases, it can also cause a driveability problem. "Ask another question; I will be around to help,Good luck,KCA follow up on your additional details:I believe that it could be the wires. On most swapped cars the wiring is quite questionable. I actuallr rerun it into the factor looms as best I can and use tape to put the harness back together. An arduous task but I never have wireing issues. As far as cleaning the solinoid. Remove the top spool cylinder with three ten mm bolts from the top of the sloiniod. Make sure there are no burrs on the rotaiting piece that 'floats' arount in there. Then remove the whole rest of the assembly from the side of the head and check to see if there is any garbage blocking the screen. Clean it and reoil it with clean motor oil. Assemble it back together. I have heard of problems with these things before although I have never seen debris inside the screen, nor have i ever fixed any vtec issues by taking that thing apart. Good luck keep on trying and don't get discouraged, KC































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do you have a Vtec ECU? and is your engine wired correctly to allow the vtec to engage?

Yeah like that guy said check your oil level and pressure