check engine light... thoughts? - Honda Prelude Forum

WOT247 · 06-17-2002, 09:47 PM

My car threw a check engine light and vtec is no longer engaging... any thoughts other than low oil?

brendon2k · 06-17-2002, 10:19 PM

Jump the connector. It is a plug located behind where the stereo is. The plug will be either green of blue. Stick a paper clip in it to complete the circut. Then read the code from the light. A long light=10 and a fast blink=1. Post the number you get from doing this and someone can tell you when why the CEL is coming on.

WOT247 · 06-18-2002, 07:40 AM

it is a code 21 which is a malfunctioning vtec solenoid, i found it in my helms and am troubleshooting it right now

brendon2k · 06-18-2002, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by WOT247
it is a code 21 which is a malfunctioning vtec solenoid, i found it in my helms and am troubleshooting it right now

Good luck. You might want to try to use the search feature and see if others have encountered this same problem. I wouldn't no since I don't have vtec.

WOT247 · 06-18-2002, 11:41 AM

found the problem, a wire fell out of the clip that goes to the vtec solenoid... check engine light is out, haven't driven the car yet

WOT247 · 06-18-2002, 12:41 PM

problem fixed, i drove it all is well