Subj: Larry Gauthier: Helicopter pilot/NSX technician
Date: 5/6/00

Well, gentlemen:
I'm back! I proceeded to use all the problem solving skills that the Army has taught me. (at your expense) The verdict is; your money has been well spent. I was pleasantly surprised to read that the engine check light is what signals the code, VS an LED on the ECU like my other Hondas (it pays to read first). With the help of the service manual, I discovered that the code stored in the ECU was a #12 (for the EGR system, and not to be confused with the #6 as told in Blazing Saddles). Following the flow chart (after completing several tests) lead me to the #1 vacuum hose. The hose had split on the end and became detached from the steel vacuum lines. It was not noticeable until I started to trace the lines. After reattachment of the vacuum lines, reconnecting electrical plugs, and resetting the ECU, I performed a test drive. Everything is back to normal. Another $$$ saved.
I performed a test of oil pressure VS VTEC engagement. The oil pressure does drop .5 kg when the VTEC engages. It remains steady, unless hard acceleration is performed. Then it drops 1 kg (down to 6 kg). I found it interesting that high RPM does not lower the pressure, just acceleration.
I wrote Mark a "Nasty gram." I probably will have to have you guys order the bar now.
Hope to see before to long.
Larry G.