Vtec Hardly Engaging (JDM H22A)

[972xGhost]

hey guys, well the issue is my vtec hardly feels like its engaging. it doesnt have that little kick at 4500 like other h22 powered hondas ive been in. its been an issue since ive done the swap into my CL about a year ago. i have I/H/E and a chipped P06 ECU with H22 basemaps.
could this be faulty wiring, solenoid, or just how the JDM 92-95 H22's are?

[DownShiftPerfEK9]

Could be a clogged vtec solenoid screen or a faulty oil pressure switch on the solenoid

[Rich045]

take the solenoid off the head and check the filter, if anything just go buy it at honda, its like 5-10 bucks from what i remember. i recently did mine and now vtak feels a bit better.

[joeitovtec69]

Try Addin A Ground 2 Ur Vtec Sol.

[972xGhost]

thanks im glad for responses.

i might as well try that, and i work for honda so it shouldnt be a problem.

my car isnt tuned at all by the way? could that be it too.

[DownShiftPerfEK9]

If its a stock H then a stock basemap is perfectly fine and everything should operate correctly.

[972xGhost]

yea but a tune would be good considering i have had the swap for a year. lol

i might try and clean the bitch out, cuz the vtec crossover on my friends 01 lude feels alot more substanial than mine.

[turbohybridlude]

Originally Posted by Rich045

take the solenoid off the head and check the filter, if anything just go buy it at honda, its like 5-10 bucks from what i remember. i recently did mine and now vtak feels a bit better.

really can u do mine also...lol

[Rich045]

Originally Posted by turbohybridlude

really can u do mine also...lol

fine, well it was TURBOHYBRIDLUDE the one who change it (that is because i was having a cigarette break and he cant help himself but to love my lude), haha!

[widebodyjay]

Do all the above. but do the basics first.. check if your oil level is good.. check if the oil pan is dented and make sure you have all your cam cap bolts (all oil pressure reasons)