So.Cal Mechanics Thread

[4CYLPOWER92]

CEL Code 21 (VTEC Solenoid)

Oh Okay. Since you know the solenoid works, I would have to guess the problem is with the wiring. I would make sure you have a good connection at the ECU, and that it is in the correct slot with correct size pin. Other than that you could check for continuity between both ends of the wiring itself.

[CB7 Fanatic]

Oh Okay. Since you know the solenoid works, I would have to guess the problem is with the wiring. I would make sure you have a good connection at the ECU, and that it is in the correct slot with correct size pin. Other than that you could check for continuity between both ends of the wiring itself.

The last bit of wiring to check is the connection of the pin to the ECU, but how do I check that? I know it's in A4. It's in there as snug as all the other wires. It wiggles in and out about a millimeter.

[4CYLPOWER92]

The last bit of wiring to check is the connection of the pin to the ECU, but how do I check that? I know it's in A4. It's in there as snug as all the other wires. It wiggles in and out about a millimeter.

Sounds like its the right pin then.
I have an idea though. Pull that pin out of the ECU. Then run a wire from the battery to that pin, and see if you can hear the Solenoid click. You'll need someone's help in order to try this, cause you won't be able to hear the Solenoid from inside the car.

[bmxicansd]

so my idle problem came back... check and tightened that white ring plunger thing, now it idles perfect. im writing in craig "the answer man" for president on my ballot this year

haha.. Glad you figured it out. I had that problem on my h back in the day, all the shops in San Diego said, umm you got a vacuum leak and couldnt figure it out.. I drove all the way up to SouthGate Auto and spoke to George, thats how i learned that trick.. Glad its idling good G-Man..

[GHOST 2.2]

haha.. Glad you figured it out. I had that problem on my h back in the day, all the shops in San Diego said, umm you got a vacuum leak and couldnt figure it out.. I drove all the way up to SouthGate Auto and spoke to George, thats how i learned that trick.. Glad its idling good G-Man..

i was a victim of the plunger problem too. ever since i joined this great site and met craig and his sexy arms, i never had a problem with my plunger again.

[bmxicansd]

i was a victim of the plunger problem too. ever since i joined this great site and met craig and his sexy arms, i never had a problem with my plunger again.

awww I feel the love Jed... I miss seeing the Chocolate Milk Shaker which brought all the girls to the yard.

[CB7 Fanatic]

Sounds like its the right pin then.
I have an idea though. Pull that pin out of the ECU. Then run a wire from the battery to that pin, and see if you can hear the Solenoid click. You'll need someone's help in order to try this, cause you won't be able to hear the Solenoid from inside the car.

I'll try it for sh!ts and giggles, but I already tested it for continuity and got 15 ohms.

[4CYLPOWER92]

I'll try it for sh!ts and giggles, but I already tested it for continuity and got 15 ohms.

My guess would be a bad connection. If that is not the case, then you might try switching ECU's with someone else to see if that is the problem. I doubt it's the ECU though.

[CB7 Fanatic]

My guess would be a bad connection. If that is not the case, then you might try switching ECU's with someone else to see if that is the problem. I doubt it's the ECU though.

I doubt it too. I don't know anyone else with a lude. I think I'll have to take it to Honda. That sux.

[bmxicansd]

I doubt it too. I don't know anyone else with a lude. I think I'll have to take it to Honda. That sux.

I got a p13 chilling on my work desk...

[bacal36]

How can you tell if you have a wheel bearing out? I have the car jacked up. Rear side up. I can pull on the left rear rim, and it moves around ever so slightly (I can hear a clank noise when I pull it), while the other side is stuck in place when I do the same thing over there.

I replaced the upper and lower control arms on this side, and the wheel bearing is the only thing I can think of thats still causing this.

Any of you have good ideas?

Is it hard to replace the wheel bearings? I have 92-93 disc brakes in the rear.

Thanks!

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How can you tell if you have a wheel bearing out? I have the car jacked up. Rear side up. I can pull on the left rear rim, and it moves around ever so slightly (I can hear a clank noise when I pull it), while the other side is stuck in place when I do the same thing over there.

I replaced the upper and lower control arms on this side, and the wheel bearing is the only thing I can think of thats still causing this.

Any of you have good ideas?

Is it hard to replace the wheel bearings? I have 92-93 disc brakes in the rear.

Thanks!

check your tie rods (inner and outter) or rack n pinion.

edit: crap i forgot to read that it was on the rear! my bad. yea check your wheel bearings

[jhondayaaj]

the rear is hella easy.

[BootlegCB7]

I have a question. I did all the tune up on my car (f22a4), new o2, ignition parts, timing, valve adj, seafoamed, decent oil, and mine is a stick, but my mpg is bearly 20 in the city. I only drive local from house to school to work. I'm a mild driver, no launches, rarely reving pass 4500. My friend's auto integra gets 20 easily and he never let go of the gas.

What's my problem here? anything else should I look into?

[2.2litrebeater]

20 in the city is pretty good, isnt that the mileage rating anyway? the integra is only a 1.8 and like 400 pounds lighter