Vtec problem with b series motor

[Lightsped]

Ok, I have a stock (except for AEM CAI) b16 00 Si. The car has 127k miles on it. Within the past few weeks I noticed that I no longer hear Vtec in 1st gear. Once I get into 2nd through 5th gears I hear it clearly.

Over at HondaTech everyone seems to think I "got used" to hearing Vtec in 1st and now I don't recognize the sound anymore. I can assure you, this is not the case.

Has anyone had any issues with not having Vtec in 1st gear? I checked the CAI and filter and there is no blockage there. Again, the motor is stock and I have done nothing to it.

[K20Z1]

are u letting ur car warm up before you let the energy from the universe unfold?

[Lightsped]

Yes, I always let my car warm up before any hard driving.

Is there a procedure or code puller that I should try to locate what is happening, or not happening inside my motor.....?

[LIKEG6]

the gear has nothing to with VTEC engaging

Make a video lol

[K20Z1]

also, check our vtec fluid, might be sort man

[Lightsped]

Well, I don't understand what is going on then, because my car sounds completely different now from when this video was made a few weeks ago.... 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th sound perfect. 1st has no sound at all and seems to run out of breath slightly around 6500+rpms...

Video of when my car was running correctly below:
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk181/thebludemon/?action=view&current=MOV00943.flv

[Nashville]

check your oil.

[LIKEG6]

Dunno what to tell ya man

Never heard of such a thing

[Nashville]

i bet anything, your oil is low. and your not getting enough pressure to activate vtec. until your later gears.

[Lightsped]

I added a quart of oil tonight. Haven't driven it yet. We'll see how this affects it. Keep your fingers crossed!

[Grimm Reeper]

Popp'n VTAK

[9ussy]

i can hear it.. iono i might be smoking dope..

[Lightsped]

The video was made when the car was running correctly. I'll try the car out later today and see if the quart of oil helped.

[LIKEG6]

That might have been the problem since you did have to add a quart. Let us know what happens

[EmminoDaGreat]

i bet anything, your oil is low. and your not getting enough pressure to activate vtec. until your later gears.


:goodjob:

Also known as vtec fluid for the dudes that try to be a dick.

[jmmx258]

You Lie!!! It has to be Vtec specific. 1w 3 weight is the right oil :) lol

I'm still currently an asshole.

[Tech5]

Gears doesn't have anything to do with vtec!

Its motor, an computer controlled!

when you first start and the oil is low it will not hit vtec,

[Tech5]

BTW you need to do some work to that car, can you say slow?

[jmmx258]

lol yes yes yes, i can say it.....SLOW SLOW SLOW. Vtec should be the least of your worries lol

[Nashville]

did it work?

[Lightsped]

SOLVED!!

Thanks to everyone who recommended I do an oil change. I did that just now, took the car for a spin, and everything is perfect now!

I was afraid the problem was more serious than a simple oil change...

[jdm_crx_man]

Ok, I have a stock (except for AEM CAI) b16 00 Si. The car has 127k miles on it. Within the past few weeks I noticed that I no longer hear Vtec in 1st gear. Once I get into 2nd through 5th gears I hear it clearly.

Over at HondaTech everyone seems to think I "got used" to hearing Vtec in 1st and now I don't recognize the sound anymore. I can assure you, this is not the case.

Has anyone had any issues with not having Vtec in 1st gear? I checked the CAI and filter and there is no blockage there. Again, the motor is stock and I have done nothing to it.
yes i know what you talking about my buddy had an ex with a 2000 si swap and his speed sensor was going bad and it was causing his vtec not to open up in 1st gear

[Tech5]

;lolololol

[Random Hero]

You should have hooked up a toggle switch to it.

70% of the time, it works every time.

[VickNotic]

vtec is popping in the vdo!

[Nashville]

close thread. glad it worked for you homie!