VTEC System Oil Pressure Troubleshooting
  1. Connect the battery positive terminal (+) to terminal No. 1, and the negative terminal (−) with a wire.
  1. Start the engine.
  1. Check the oil pressure at the engine speed of 3,500 rpm (min −1 ).
    NOTE: Keep the measuring time as short as possible (less than 1 minute).
Is the oil pressure above 392 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm 2 , 56.9 psi)?
YES -
The VTEC system oil pressure is normal.■
NO -
Go to Step 15 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Remove the rocker arm oil control valve.
  1. Check the rocker arm oil control solenoid filter for dirt and clogging.
Is the rocker arm oil control solenoid filter dirty or clogged?
YES -
Replace the engine oil, engine oil filter, and the rocker arm oil control solenoid filter, then go to Step 18 .
NO -
Go to Step 22 .