Re: Honda starting problems
 

John wrote:
>
> If it only affects the car in pre-vtec mode, shouldn't it still start but
> just have issues beyond the 5500rpm range?

Correct, that is what I meant. You won't even get problems above the
5500 RPM range, just slightly less power than you would get if VTEC was
working.

>
> But if you say so , I guess I'll change it anyways...
>
> John
>
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:400C9325.A1F2846@junkmail.com...
> > There are two widgets in that area, the VTEC solenoid valve and the VTEC
> > oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
> > from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
> > second set of cam lobes.
> >
> > John wrote:
> > >
> > > Woody,
> > >
> > > It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was
> talking
> > > about...
> > >
> > > I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken
> vtec
> > > spool valve ....
> > >
> > > Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > > "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> > > news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > > > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure
> switches
> > > > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > > > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you
> loose
> > > > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several
> seconds
> > > at
> > > > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American
> car i
> > > > have worked on has both......
> > > > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil
> pressure
> > > > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Ducky wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
> was
> > > > > > stolen
> > > > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good
> condition.
> > > When
> > > > I
> > > > > > got
> > > > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > > > pressure
> > > > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > > > starting ?
> > > > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > John
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > >
> > > >