Video above shows MIVEC not kicking in... haha. This video is of first gear and same thing happens on 2nd gear too.. (2nd gear not recorded)
why,, oh why..!?! would anyone be able to tell what is going on?
help!
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:50 pm
by bjk
Wait for someone smart to chime in but, oil level good? Definitely GPX alternator? Tried in second gear? (I find it easier to tell)
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:51 pm
by bjk
Is engine at operating temp?
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:52 pm
by DODO``
Oil level is just below full level.
Just contacted previous owner and said he hasn't changed or fixed an alternator.
Not recorded but yup same thing happens on 2nd gear.
Fully warmed up engine.
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Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:55 am
by kiz
Let the car warm up correctly, needs to be the correct oil temperature, and oil pressure. Let it run for 5 mins before trying to drive with MIVEC. If that doesn't sort it then you need to check your Alternator, needs to be the 110A alternator with 4 pins., make sure it's plugged in correctly, and make sure all 4 pins are intact and not damaged.
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 12:08 pm
by DODO``
Yes sir. Ill check it as soon as o get home from work. How do u know ita 110A? Is it written anywhere?
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Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 12:24 pm
by kiz
It should be printed it or on a plate stuck to it. If it's 4 pin it'll be the 110A mivec, if it's 2 pin it'll be the 90A non-mivec
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:27 pm
by DODO``
Couldn't get my hand in so I couldn't take the plug out but the plug had 4 cables.. might take it too the shops to check!
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:43 pm
by PHIL069
Check for codes.
Many things can stop mivec, ZFLA5H's FTO did this because one of his injectors wasn't plugged in correctly.
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:23 pm
by ZFL45H1
Shhhhhh that was a secret [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
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Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:34 pm
by PHIL069
ZFL45H1 wrote:Shhhhhh that was a secret [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
Key word "was"
Sorry
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:04 pm
by kiz
PHIL069 wrote:Check for codes.
Codes never picked up my MIVEC problems, but yea that's also another good place to check, but my money's on alternator
Re: MIVEC not kicking in YO!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:10 pm
by DODO``
Lol thanks!
So this was the view from the top.
The plug was covered in oil.
Surely this can't be normal aye..
help!
