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 390 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm 2 , 57 psi)?
YES -
Troubleshooting is complete.■
NO -
Go to Step 22 .
  1. Replace the rocker arm oil control valve.