help needed...my CL7r K20 VTEC won't engage - HondaClub.com

SG_CL7r_Euro · 08-22-2008, 09:51 AM

Hi Accordian,

I have CL7r recently changed to a SPOON ECU (2nd hand). The VTEC didn't engaged in during high REV. Spoon ECU engages VTEC at 5500RPM, i try several rev past 5500, 6000, even 8800RPM...still no VTEC. Help needed!

My troubleshooting done so far:-

1. I Had the a few test run with a ECU Scanner attached to the spoon ECU OBDII, we realised at approx 5500RPM, the ECU shows VTEC ON!. But still din feel any high cam at the engine level.

2. We check the VTEC wire between the ECU and the VTEC sensor for connectivity, it seems fine.

3. My Engine originally had VSD Voltage sparks amplifier installed, will that be an issue?

4. My Car mileage is 40K only, could it possibly be the VTEC solenoid up the lorry?

**dre5491** · 08-22-2008, 07:59 PM

Have you checked to see if the car is low on oil?

SG_CL7r_Euro · 08-22-2008, 09:41 PM

Yes, i have checked the oil level, it is sufficient, and oil is new, less than 5000KM.

summer09 · 08-22-2008, 10:59 PM

i think the voltage sparks amplifier you installed in your engine was not installed properly, try to check the wires and the better install them properly ...

SG_CL7r_Euro · 08-24-2008, 06:39 AM

yes..i checked and rechecked the VSD wiring, it is ok. Can i know what engine oil level is recommended for K20a engine?

08-22-2008, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
SG_CL7r_Euro Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Singapore, Other/Not listed Singapore Posts: 3	help needed...my CL7r K20 VTEC won't engage Hi Accordian, I have CL7r recently changed to a SPOON ECU (2nd hand). The VTEC didn't engaged in during high REV. Spoon ECU engages VTEC at 5500RPM, i try several rev past 5500, 6000, even 8800RPM...still no VTEC. Help needed! My troubleshooting done so far:- 1. I Had the a few test run with a ECU Scanner attached to the spoon ECU OBDII, we realised at approx 5500RPM, the ECU shows VTEC ON!. But still din feel any high cam at the engine level. 2. We check the VTEC wire between the ECU and the VTEC sensor for connectivity, it seems fine. 3. My Engine originally had VSD Voltage sparks amplifier installed, will that be an issue? 4. My Car mileage is 40K only, could it possibly be the VTEC solenoid up the lorry?

08-22-2008, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
dre5491 Thats what she said... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mason, Ohio United States Posts: 2,257	Have you checked to see if the car is low on oil? __________________ The Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dre5491 Xboxlive Gamertag: dre5491 <-ADD IT!!!!!!! 94' Honda Accord- Sold 98' Dodge Dakota- Sold 98' Eagle Talon Tsi- F/T for 99-00 Civic Si or Integra Project- 89' 240sx

08-22-2008, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
summer09 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: burlington, Illinois United States Posts: 17	i think the voltage sparks amplifier you installed in your engine was not installed properly, try to check the wires and the better install them properly ... __________________ Car Covers

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08-22-2008, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
SG_CL7r_Euro Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Singapore, Other/Not listed Singapore Posts: 3	Yes, i have checked the oil level, it is sufficient, and oil is new, less than 5000KM.

08-24-2008, 06:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
SG_CL7r_Euro Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Singapore, Other/Not listed Singapore Posts: 3	yes..i checked and rechecked the VSD wiring, it is ok. Can i know what engine oil level is recommended for K20a engine?