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Old 03-10-2011, 08:04 PM   #23 (permalink)
some_other_dave
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Unfortunately, many of the "limp home" modes will not only limit the RPM range, but they will also run the engine rich just to make sure to avoid detonation/pinging which can damage the engine. That isn't so great for fuel economy.

I think that the VTEC-e system is for fuel economy as well, so if it's not working that will probably hurt your mileage too.

-soD
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