# 02 rsx vtec prob

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**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [November 28, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258 "2009-11-28T18:44:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 11\
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**Author:** ![94gsr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/47e85d/32.png) [@94gsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94gsr)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/1 "2009-11-28T18:44:23Z")

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My 02 rsx type s funs fine till vtec. When it hits it fine sometimes. But it will feel like it has no power sometimes in vtec. It takes forever sometimes from 6k to 8k. any idseas? There is no cel on at all. I can’t figure it out? Anyone run into this prob before?

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**Author:** ![robry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/robry/32/3363_2.png) [@robry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robry)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/2 "2009-11-28T18:46:02Z")

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could be vtec solenoid oil screen being semi clogged. Also, check your plugs. How much mileage on the car?

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**Author:** ![94gsr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/47e85d/32.png) [@94gsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94gsr)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/3 "2009-11-28T20:06:45Z")

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its got 130 on it. ill check the plugs and gasket tomorrow. than you for the info

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**Author:** ![robry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/robry/32/3363_2.png) [@robry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robry)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/4 "2009-11-28T20:23:57Z")

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hrm, yeah. Also could probably use a valve adjustment. Also possible poor fuel delivery, like a semi clogged fuel sock in the tank, etc.

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**Author:** ![94gsr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/47e85d/32.png) [@94gsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94gsr)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/5 "2009-11-28T20:28:23Z")

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ahhh i may pull the seat out and check the sock

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**Author:** ![vtecsol](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@vtecsol](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vtecsol)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/6 "2009-11-29T04:26:43Z")

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oil level

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**Author:** ![94gsr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/47e85d/32.png) [@94gsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94gsr)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/7 "2009-11-29T09:32:42Z")

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oil level is perfect

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**Author:** ![94gsr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/47e85d/32.png) [@94gsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94gsr)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2009, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/8 "2009-12-01T13:17:20Z")

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Well i checked all that shit and nothing. still running like poop when vtec hits

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**Author:** ![BigMack\_Srt8](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigmack_srt8/32/6025_2.png) [@BigMack\_Srt8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigMack_Srt8)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2009, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/9 "2009-12-01T13:31:38Z")

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Do you have a CEL by any chance?

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**Author:** ![BigMack\_Srt8](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigmack_srt8/32/6025_2.png) [@BigMack\_Srt8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigMack_Srt8)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/10 "2009-12-01T13:33:07Z")

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are you using any type of vtec controllers to have it kick in at a lower rpm?

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**Author:** ![Hycomp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Hycomp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hycomp)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2009, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/02-rsx-vtec-prob/204258/11 "2009-12-01T13:34:53Z")

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Can you tell if VTEC is staying engaged once it hits? It could be cutting in and out of VTEC due to a bad ground or other loose connection.

As previously mentioned your fuel delivery might be the problem, potentially an old partlially clogged fuel filter or fuel pump going bad or suffering from less than ideal voltage supply (which may also be due to a crappy ground)