[johnda]

Originally Posted by W.A.G.7

I too have an 2003 model OHC... But it is not driven very much. In fact it is almost fresh from the showroom. 7 years and the car has only 10187kms till date!! So, does my City really qualify for this thread?... With such a low mileage on clock...

Mine is a 2000 model type 2, done only 75K. and my friends 2001 model has done only 62K

1 LK for a 7 yrs old car I think is fair enough.

what do you say wag7

[johnda]

Originally Posted by W.A.G.7

10187kms till date!!

Originally Posted by johnda

Mine is a 2000 model type 2, done only 75K. and my friends 2001 model has done only 62K
1 LK for a 7 yrs old car I think is fair enough.
what do you say wag7

WAG 7 Im sorry, with one look at the odo you mentioned i thought it was 1 lk, 1thousand and 87.. i guess i should have put a few comas like this - 10,187KM. oh my that is what an average car would do in 15months


about that mate!

[yzfrj]

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

VTEC activation depends on lots of factors. Engine temp, oil pressure, engine speed, vehicle speed, load, throttle position, O2 sensor readings etc etc....

Thanks a lot for that.

Google gave me this (taken from here)

Here are the specs on what it takes to activate VTEC

1 Your MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor must read 0hg (aka 0 inches of vacuum). When it reads this it will send a 3volt signal to the ECU.

2. Your throttle has to be open 100% because your TPS sensor has to send a 4.5-volt signal to the ECU.

3. Your coolant temp has to be at running temp.

4. Vehicle speed has to be above 20mph.

5. You have to have 65-80 oil psi.

6. The engine must be running at a minimum of 4500 RPM

When all of this happens your ECU sends a 12-volt signal to your VTEC solenoid.

Shan, If you get lucky with the software that you are looking for please update it here. Any clue on what is the pin configuration for that Honda 3 pin port is ?
Looks like an RJ11 /RJ45

[pranavt]

Originally Posted by yzfrj

Thanks a lot for that.

Google gave me this (taken from here)

Here are the specs on what it takes to activate VTEC

Shan, If you get lucky with the software that you are looking for please update it here. Any clue on what is the pin configuration for that Honda 3 pin port is ?
Looks like an RJ11 /RJ45

That is definitely not completely correct. And for proper technical Honda stuff, refer to honda-tech or d-series. Most forums usually copy their info from them and some kids usually mess up the info while doing that as well.

Minimum oil pressure required is somewhere in the region of 57-60 psi.
There is no mention of MAP value.
The VTEC engagement RPM changes depending on your throttle input. WOT is at around 4200 RPM and anything less than that is around 5300 RPM.
Minimum vehicle speed is somewhere in the region of 6-10 kph. But you're not going to hit VTEC at those speeds anyways.

The 3 pin port is Honda proprietary.
OBDToolStore.com

Don't know if the usual OBD scanners will work with the Honda protocol, but if you have the money, go for it. You will be doing a lot of people including me a favour by checking.

[yzfrj]

Originally Posted by pranavt

The VTEC engagement RPM changes depending on your throttle input. WOT is at around 4200 RPM and anything less than that is around 5300 RPM.

This clears up a lot of questions.
So to get the kick better floor it . I have to adjust my driving style then.

Thanks Pranav.

The 3 pin port is Honda proprietary.

Enough said. So simply put, we are never gonna find any good software "out there". Right ? :(

[pranavt]

Originally Posted by yzfrj

This clears up a lot of questions.
So to get the kick better floor it . I have to adjust my driving style then.

Thanks Pranav.

Enough said. So simply put, we are never gonna find any good software "out there". Right ? :(

No, that adapter I linked to will let you connect the conventional 20 dollar OBD scanners. And you have lots of software available for those "out there". Someone buy the adapter, a scanner and check it.

[yzfrj]

Originally Posted by pranavt

No, that adapter I linked to will let you connect the conventional 20 dollar OBD scanners. And you have lots of software available for those "out there". Someone buy the adapter, a scanner and check it.

I know a guy who has a scanner. I'm not too sure if this will fit "that".
I don't really mind picking up the cable, but I'm not really sure what I'm gonna do with the scanner/cable. I guess this will make sense when I get over the "keep it stock" thing.

EDIT :

Having fried many mobile phones with the "data" cable and software updates / free software / PC suites . I really don't fancy messing with the "Brain" of my car.

[pranavt]

Oh well. I'm putting it in the list of things to buy next month then. These posts have piqued my curiosity now.

[johnda]

Originally Posted by pranavt

Long flashes are for tens. 2 long flashes = 20. Short flashes are for units. 2 short flashes = 2.
2L2S = 22
So 1-9 = corresponding number of short flashes.

Thanks,
I tried it today - but failed to see the flashes. Maybe i was doing it wrong, under the dash i found a green rubber casing that had a 3 wire port and a 2 wire port. I tried to jump the 2 wire unit with a paper clip but nothing flashed (as my CEL is already on)

Any info on the colors of the wire? is it safe to do this?

[W.A.G.7]

Originally Posted by johnda

oh my that is what an average car would do in 15months

you are right, don't feel sorry. 10,000kms: that's what an average car does in a year or so! But we had a 2001 model Santro too which was used much more frequently. History repeats itself once again & we have a Micra and the OHC now!!! It remains to be seen which car clocks more mileage

[pranavt]

Originally Posted by johnda

Thanks,
I tried it today - but failed to see the flashes. Maybe i was doing it wrong, under the dash i found a green rubber casing that had a 3 wire port and a 2 wire port. I tried to jump the 2 wire unit with a paper clip but nothing flashed (as my CEL is already on)

Any info on the colors of the wire? is it safe to do this?

Don't forget to remove the clip before you drive. That clip will lock the ignition to 16 degrees BTDC as that is its secondary purpose apart from flashing codes. Apart from that, it's completely safe; no need to worry. I've turned on my car quite a few times with that clip jumpered to set the timing.

Your CEL will come on for a few seconds, go off, and then flash a few times to show the code. You might not have shorted them properly. Take a video.

[johnda]

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[yzfrj]

Guys please let me know what pads you are running. (Make - Eg : KBX, Bosh and is it OE approved ?) and cost.

[Shan2nu]

Shan, If you get lucky with the software that you are looking for please update it here. Any clue on what is the pin configuration for that Honda 3 pin port is ?
Looks like an RJ11 /RJ45

Yup, il try a few osftwares and see which ones work with our ECU. That will solve lots of doubts about vtec.

Shan2nu

[Shan2nu]

The VTEC engagement RPM changes depending on your throttle input. WOT is at around 4200 RPM and anything less than that is around 5300 RPM.

I tried WOT runs 4 times in 1st and 2nd gear, and all the runs showed VTEC activating at 5,500rpm.

So i dont think VTEC has any hard n fast rules. Keeps varying with change in driving conditions.

Shan2nu