# B16 vtec issues **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 19, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133 "2012-05-19T04:36:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sonson\_jdmvtek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sonson_jdmvtek/32/5269_2.png) [@sonson\_jdmvtek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sonson_jdmvtek)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/1 "2012-05-19T04:36:00Z")
I have a b16a2 with a b16 obd1 computer engine harness is connected proper.what can be the problem for vtec not kicking on? ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/2 "2012-05-19T04:42:11Z")
have you witnessed vtec ever working properly on your current setup to be so sure wiring is good? ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/3 "2012-05-19T04:42:35Z")
how do you know it’s not working? is the solenoid getting power? if you’re getting juice to the solenoid then the solenoid is shot. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/4 "2012-05-19T05:06:40Z")
![http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/myrez99/vtec-just-kicked-in-yo-1.jpg](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/myrez99/vtec-just-kicked-in-yo-1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Since\_1983](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/since_1983/32/5362_2.png) [@Since\_1983](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Since_1983)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/5 "2012-05-19T05:08:11Z")
what kind of car is this going into? ---
**Author:** ![Henry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/henry/32/5920_2.png) [@Henry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Henry)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/6 "2012-05-19T06:32:42Z")
> [@ieatpaint](#): > > how do you know it’s not working? > > is the solenoid getting power? if you’re getting juice to the solenoid then the solenoid is shot. this. would be my guess considering the lack of info in your OP. ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/7 "2012-05-19T07:33:11Z")
Make sure you have enough oil in the engine, sounds stupid but it could be low. ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/8 "2012-05-19T10:42:38Z")
if the electronics are good and the solenoid works then its probably not getting enough oil pressure. My guess is the solenoid is either shot or not getting power. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/9 "2012-05-20T17:44:55Z")
sounds stupid, and i think one is a 1prong the other is a 2, but make sure you dont have your knock sensor plug plugged into your vtec solenoid/vis versa lol check oil level motor has to have run thru a heat cycle for it to engage if you’re using a b16 ecu with the same harness, i would assume it is the solenoid then. ---
**Author:** ![sonson\_jdmvtek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sonson_jdmvtek/32/5269_2.png) [@sonson\_jdmvtek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sonson_jdmvtek)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b16-vtec-issues/223133/10 "2012-06-03T21:45:23Z")
All plugs are pluged in the correct place the motor has also the correct amount of oil. I ran a test wire on the solenoid and it clicks but i am guessing its shot because it clicks real low. Thank you and i appreciate the help :thumbsup