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slopestyleskier7
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to anyone out there that knows about cars can you help me out...i have a 2002 honda accord 4 cylinder with 131000 miles on it (i am the original owner) and i recently put a intake on it and lowered it. now here's my problem, i have NO VTEC anymore like its not working or something when i hit 4 thousand rpms it does not pull ne more just gets real loud even when i put it in neutral it hits 4000 rpm revlimitor when it usto rev out at 6500 to almost 7000. now does any one know what could be or is wrong with it? i am taking it to the shop to get looked at plus have the new parts put on it but im just really curious to what the funk this could be.
Oct 15 2008 1:30AM
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slopestyleskier7
Posts: 85 - Karma: 33
anyone?
Oct 15 2008 2:44AM
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lorida
Posts: 2833 - Karma: 46
is your o2 sensor hooked up properly?
Oct 15 2008 12:18PM
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bigolrig
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cam solenoid?
Oct 15 2008 1:44PM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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is your check engine light on?  it sounds like you've flipped a code...possibly from a fried o2 sensor...and it has thrown your computer into "safety" mode, i.e. disabled your vtec so you don't blow your shit up. 
Oct 15 2008 1:49PM
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ISkiSwitch
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This would be my guess. Have your shop scan it for codes and whatnot.
Oct 15 2008 1:53PM
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bigolrig
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advance or auto zone will pull a code for free
Oct 15 2008 1:59PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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Your O2 sensor is fried. Same thing happened to my truck.
Oct 15 2008 5:49PM
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860
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spin the wheel to the left
Oct 15 2008 5:54PM
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A.P.
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do a search on a honda forum they are usually really helpful and people know their shit. they can help out alot.
Oct 15 2008 7:10PM
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slopestyleskier7
Posts: 85 - Karma: 33
thanks but i took it to the shop today and it turned out to be a timing belt its pretty much blown lol what can i say 131000 miles on a car in 6 years with out changing it once isnt bad,
Oct 16 2008 4:37AM
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Static
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lol, it's bad on your part

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Oct 16 2008 7:07AM
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slopestyleskier7
Posts: 85 - Karma: 33
haha thats right thats right!
Oct 16 2008 11:10PM
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St.Steezy
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I know nothing about engines...
Oct 16 2008 11:12PM
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4frnt_or_die
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even though i only had hondas as my past cars, vtec is just a fancy word to say you engine only have power past 5000rpm

i foun it lolzipop


but aint it nice to always keep it at the cut off....  hum i love hondas
Oct 16 2008 11:21PM
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lorida
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...You're lucky it didn't snap and blow your engine...you should do it at 60,000, MAX.
Oct 17 2008 12:04AM
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