What does a VTEC sensor do?
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, resulting in higher performance at high RPM, and lower fuel consumption at low RPM.
What kind of error code does Honda Accord have?
This repair also applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Honda Accords, as well as other Honda’s using the i-VTEC engine (Honda Element, Honda Civic, Honda CRV), with perhaps some variations depending on the vehicle. This issue can also produce a P2646 error code.
Where is the VTEC on a Honda Accord?
The VTEC solenoid is located at the back of the engine on the left side. In the picture below, it is about 8 inches behind the orange oil dipstick. Here is the view from behind. You can see the VTEC near the center of this image with a bunch of wires going to it.
What’s the VTEC code on a Honda Element?
If you get the code between idle and 2500 RPMs, and there is a good ground on the BRN/YEL wire, then you may have a faulty VTEC oil pressure switch. 3. While driving the vehicle between 2500 and 4000 RPMs, the VTEC system should engage.
Why does my Honda Accord not exceed 3000rpm?
Checked for Map sensor but it still doesnt exceed 3000rpm. The little research that i have done indicates that a code has caused the engine to protect itself thereby not exceeding 3000rpm (limp mode). I decided to scan the car and this is what am getting.
Where is the pressure sensor on a Honda Accord?
There’s a pressure sensor that screws into the top of the solenoid assembly that has an o-ring, plus there’s an internal seal on the sensor itself that can go bad (new sensor needed). Plus there’s an o-ring on the actual solenoid at the top of the assembly, which is held down with e-torx screws.
Checked for Map sensor but it still doesnt exceed 3000rpm. The little research that i have done indicates that a code has caused the engine to protect itself thereby not exceeding 3000rpm (limp mode). I decided to scan the car and this is what am getting.
What kind of heater does a Honda Accord have?
P2649 Vtec solenoid valve circuit high voltage 2003 honda accord. P0135 Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (Sensor 1) Heater Circuit Malfunction.
How to stop a gasket leak on a Honda Accord?
After a lot of reading over this forum and watching videos on Youtube I decided to replace my VTEC solenoid gasket to see if I could stop a leak on my Honda Accord 2.4 L with 130k miles. 1) Bought the part from Amazon from “AutopartsUSA” that sent me a pack that includes de solenoid gasket, the front gasket and the o-ring.