# VTEC question **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 18, 2007, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881 "2007-04-18T21:26:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2007, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/1 "2007-04-18T21:26:48Z")
well i need a new VTEC pressure sensor but cant afford it this week because i have to purchase a new o2 sensor, but is there anyway i can bypass the pressure sensor so VTEC does engage? ---
**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:** [April 19, 2007, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/2 "2007-04-19T04:08:09Z")
If the sensor is shot, I’d say no, but if it’s in the wiring just run a 12volt wire with a switch and turn the switch on above your vtec crossover rpm. Or just stay the fuck out of vtec for a week and save gas. ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2007, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/3 "2007-04-19T05:05:19Z")
ground the wire for the vtp ---
**Author:** ![MaXiMuS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximus/32/4971_2.png) [@MaXiMuS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaXiMuS)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/4 "2007-04-20T10:05:57Z")
or you can wire up a switch in the cabin and turn it on yourself. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/5 "2007-04-20T10:29:21Z")
[quote=“ieatpaint315,post:2,topic:27881"”] Or just stay the fuck out of vtec for a week and save gas. [/quote] :word: No point in doing half-assed redneck engineering, while waiting a whole week. But yes, you could just run power to it so it does engage. ---
**Author:** ![MaXiMuS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximus/32/4971_2.png) [@MaXiMuS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaXiMuS)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/6 "2007-04-20T10:42:49Z")
thats what i did while i waited for my new ECU after the motor swap, it works just fine. just something to get you by until the pressure sensor is fixed. ---
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/7 "2007-04-20T10:44:38Z")
thanks for the info guys 😃 i think im gonna wire a temp switch until i can get a new switch ---
**Author:** ![MaXiMuS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximus/32/4971_2.png) [@MaXiMuS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaXiMuS)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/8 "2007-04-20T10:54:18Z")
np glad to be of help ---
**Author:** ![Bakes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bakes/32/7469_2.png) [@Bakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bakes)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/9 "2007-04-20T11:45:49Z")
You can’t wait an entire week, instead you would rather ghetto rig something together? WOW.:roll2: ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/10 "2007-04-20T13:13:00Z")
YEAH SERIOUSLY. THATS A REALLY GHETTO FIX. :tspry: ---
**Author:** ![MaXiMuS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximus/32/4971_2.png) [@MaXiMuS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaXiMuS)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/11 "2007-04-20T13:27:30Z")
hey it works and its an easy fix, if he wants to get his vtec running while he waits then that works. its his choice leave it be. ---
**Author:** ![ILCisDEAD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/12 "2007-04-20T13:29:17Z")
[quote=“JDMjunkie,post:7,topic:27881"”] thanks for the info guys 😃 i think im gonna wire a temp switch until i can get a new switch [/quote] :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: CAUSE THATS WHAT ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE DOING ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/13 "2007-04-20T13:41:05Z")
you can’t afford a pressure sensor, yet you’re planning on buying an evo? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/14 "2007-04-20T14:41:18Z")
Wait. You’re going to rig in a switch so that you can manually switch cam profiles? You can’t go a week without that extra 3 whp? Or do I not understand what you’re doing? ---
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/15 "2007-04-20T21:07:22Z")
why does everyone have to be a dick about everything? ---
**Author:** ![99\_civic\_si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/99_civic_si/32/7319_2.png) [@99\_civic\_si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99_civic_si)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2007, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/16 "2007-04-21T07:00:47Z")
[quote=“JDMjunkie,post:15,topic:27881"”] why does everyone have to be a dick about everything? [/quote] :lol: You know man, you’re right. ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2007, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/17 "2007-04-21T08:05:00Z")
Anyway to ghetto rig it so you have full vtec @ idle? Inquiring minds want to know. ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2007, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/18 "2007-04-21T08:13:45Z")
Heh. And out of nowhere Matt rips a zinger. ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2007, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/19 "2007-04-21T09:04:10Z")
if you dont have vtec dont go over 4500 rpms…id say take the bus for a week till you get the right stuff ---
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2007, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881/20 "2007-04-21T18:10:40Z")
okay now if i wire in a switch, i would wire up a ground, and then the wire that goes to the computer correct? do i have to wire in power? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vtec-question/27881.md?page=2)