my vtec dont work

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by fishgut, Apr 26, 2006.

  1. fishgut

    fishgut Guest

    My car was crash and after the repair my vtec stop work and my check enging
    light stays on and when i used the ODB11 scan tool to cancel it the light
    come back on in lest than a second . The code is coolant temperature
    switch low imput. The car is a honda accord 1997 and the engine is a F28B
    it`s from japan
     
    fishgut, Apr 26, 2006
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  2. fishgut

    TeGGeR® Guest


    Rather than just cancelling the code, why don't you tell us what the code
    number is? It might help you figure out what's wrong.
     
    TeGGeR®, Apr 27, 2006
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  3. ---------------------------------------------

    Vtec won't work if it can't tell that the engine is up to operating
    temperature. Have you tried topping up the rad and filling the coolant
    reservoir to the MAX so the coolant sensor will be properly immersed
    when the thermostat opens?

    What was the displayed CODE (numeric, not interpretation) ??

    'Curly'
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Apr 27, 2006
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  4. fishgut

    fishgut Guest

    how do i retrieve the code number without using the OBD11 scan tool
     
    fishgut, Apr 27, 2006
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  5. fishgut

    Dr Nick Guest

    umm.. in your fisrt post you said "when i used the ODB11 scan tool " so, use
    it again (or go to autozone or some autoparts store, they read it for free.
    just make sure you get the code number). the whole point of the check engine
    light is to tell you a code is stor, and that code tells you whats wrong.
    it's not just an "idiot light"
     
    Dr Nick, Apr 27, 2006
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  6. fishgut

    fishgut Guest

    the code am getting is P0117
     
    fishgut, Apr 27, 2006
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  7. fishgut

    Jason Guest

    Engine coolant temperature, low input.
     
    Jason, Apr 27, 2006
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  8. fishgut

    fishgut Guest

    What does that mean. What do i do now change the switch or how do i check
    it.
     
    fishgut, Apr 27, 2006
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  9. fishgut

    Jason Guest

    Since you are NOT a mechanic, you should consider taking your car to a
    mechanic and having him or her check the condition of the cooling system.
    You failed to include the former posts related to your problem.
    I believe that the following trouble code was displayed:
    P0117 Engine coolant terperature circuit, low input

    What steps have you taken to make sure the cooling system is in working order?

    Is the radiator filled to the rim? (Don't remove the cap unless the engine
    is cold).

    Are there any leaks related to the radiator, all hoses, etc.

    If you plan to do the work yourself, visit a auto store such as NAPA
    and purchase a repair manual for your vehicle and read the sections
    related to the cooling system.

    Jason
     
    Jason, Apr 28, 2006
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  10. I bet the sensor is in the radiator or somewhere else where it was
    damaged in the crash. Either that or it wasn't reconnected after the
    repair or they damaged the sensor or wire during the repair. If you
    can find the sensor, a visual inspection and wiggling any connectors
    may be sufficient to identify or solve the problem.
     
    Gordon McGrew, Apr 28, 2006
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  11. fishgut

    SoCalMike Guest

    also cheap and easy to find where the various plugs are, and reseat the
    connectors. might have a touch of corrosion on em.
     
    SoCalMike, Apr 28, 2006
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  12. fishgut

    DervMan Guest


    Just out of interest, where are you plugging the OBD II scanner into?
     
    DervMan, Apr 29, 2006
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