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Check Engine Light (CEL) after hitting VTEC?

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Hi guys! finally found a decent forum So heres the problem. The engine and everything is in perfect working order. After a traffic light I let off slowly and then full throttle on gear 1 hitting vtec and this boost was .. incredible!On the dual carraigeway a few seconds after the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT came on. I have a k&n typhoon air filter, custom manifold and 2 big back boxes

The car seems to be running perfectly fine but i never hit vtec after.
Just wanted to ask for some main issues that might be caused after hitting vtec.
I have checked my oil and it looks good. Ill double check as my car is leaning on a tilt atm. Im thinking it might be the vtec solenoid as i do see some dry oil leaking out of it. All solenoid plugs are in properly. Hoping its not something else to do with it. I'll check the coolant just in case.

I have been hitting vtec at least once or twice i drive around but i dont stay long only 1st gear or 2nd most of the time. Oil and filter changed around 1000 miles ish.

Would like everyone to throw possible ideas just so I know what needs to be checked after a situation like this. Just want to know if anyone will throw out the possibility of an o2 sensor or such trivial response

I dont think it could be anything else especially it came on a few seconds after I hit vtec??

I will be looking to clean up my throttle body intake and new gaskets for solenoid is on the way!

Thanks guys appreciate the help!

Car is Honda Accord Type R 2.2 2000.
 
Hi, welcome to TA.

Have you been able to read the CEL code?

Do you have an ODBII port in the passenger footwell near the centre console?

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I think a number of VTEC CEL's are thrown due to low oil. Best trying to get the car sitting level then check the dipstick about 10mins or so after driving.
 
hello andy. Unfortunately i do not have the code reader to do this :( . I will check the oil just in case but im sure it is fine. Will keep this updated!
 
I've just checked for this and yes i have this port. Can you tell me where i can get a code reader for this car?? thanks
 
If you have an Android phone you can buy a Bluetooth Reader like this. Mine was UK stocked you might have to wait from Hong Kong or have a look on Ebay too

http://www.amazon.co.uk/niceEshop-Version-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Interface/dp/B005Q68E0G/ref=sr_1_sc_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1382614010&sr=8-5-spell&keywords=bluetooth+odbii

..then download the Torque app, the free version used to read codes I expect it still does (I eventually paid a couple of quid for the full version)


You can buy a standalone ODBII reader like this too..saves you messing with phones and software although Torque is a decent app.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maxiscan-MS509-Autel/dp/B001LHXTO0
 
you can check error shorting 2 pin blue connector under glovebox and reading what check engine light will blink after you turn on ignition.

check here. you will find location image http://typeaccord.co...elf-diagnostic/

or here for instructions and code definition http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1490107
 
for the meanwhile i have been driving around normally for 2 days without hitting vtec ( AFTER i reset the battery) and the CEL is not on. This seems like something to do with the vtec solenoid? I am going to order the diagnostic but what do you guys think ?
 
here is very good video on vtec testing on 6gen accord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTis29MQC4U
 
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