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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 10:13 PM
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96 accord lx 5-speed MT. Obd2.
Engine Block is stamped with only "F22B" and a "H22" .. top of valve cover shows vtec logo also has vtec solenoid....spark plugs are on the front side of valve cover...
But when I research I'm not sure vtec was in lx model... unless previous owner changed something. Can Anyone can help clarify please? Or how else can I verify what I have. Thanks!
Update: vtec wire is nor connected to anything. Just hanging. No CEL lights at all...
Bought it from the previous owner like this. He said he bought it that way also. What do I do with it? Connect it or leave it???
 

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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 11:58 PM
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I can't see the attached picture, so I can't tell what the valve cover looks like.
 
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by PAhonda
I can't see the attached picture, so I can't tell what the valve cover looks like.
Sorry pictures won't upload. Been trying. ..
 
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 12:44 PM
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Post your pictures to a picture sharing site and then paste the link in your post.
 
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 02:24 PM
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You an also upload a picture to your albums on this site. Insert image on your thread post and copy the picture URL listed below the picture in your album.
 
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You an also upload a picture to your albums on this site. Insert image on your thread post and copy the picture URL listed below the picture in your album.
I did what you said and it just said waiting for a moderator to approve?
 
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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I approved them, but still couldn't see the images. I deleted the posts to make the thread less messy.

If you create an album on this site, you shouldn't have any problems linking to the image.
 
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 08:23 PM
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Ok.. saved to my pictures on this site.. there's a few.
 
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 10:23 PM
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You have a vtec engine in the vehicle.

Lets verify the VIN for the trim level.

1HGCD553....

If your VIN has the number 3,4 on the bolt red digit then it is a LX. If there is a 5/6 it is an EX.
 
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The emblems say LX. But I will check the vin to confirm...thanks! Also the vtec solenoid is not connected to anything. Just hanging. I could not find a wire to connect it too either... let me check the vin.....
 



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