SFC-VTEC Main Menu
Steps to properly testing your unit.
Switch Definitions
Short Hold - ( < 0.5 seconds )
Long Hold - ( 0.5 ~ 2.0 seconds )
Continued Hold- ( > 2.0 seconds )
1) Leaveyour SFC-VTEC unit's main switch in the OFF position, and startand warm your car.
- During this time, check for any "check engine" lights, and make sure that the engine is running smoothly.
- Turn the engine off, and put your ignition key to the OFF position.
2) Check the dipswitchsettings one last time before turning the SFC-VTEC's main switchto the ON position, and then turn on your engine.
- During this time, check for any "check engine" lights, and make sure that the engine is running smoothly.
3) Check the display onthe SFC-VTEC unit.
- Confirm that the various switches (MODE, UP, DOWN) are illuminated green.
- Turn on the SFC-VTEC by depressing the MODE switch, and confirm that the mode status light is shining at "SFC."
- Following theinstructions in the second half of this page, please change the mode to "VTC"
4) Step on theaccelerator, and confirm that the SFC-VTEC's tachometer ismatched with the tachometer in your dash.
- For cars with driveshaft-tachometers, the readouts will be slightly differ at higher RPM's, but this is quite normal.
5) Take your car out ona test run.
- During this time, check for any "check engine" lights, and make sure that the engine is running smoothly.
- The default setting for the VTEC / MIVEC switch-over point is at 4500 RPM.
6) After your test run,turn off your engine and turn your ignition to the OFF position
- Confirm that there is no power going to the SFC-VTEC unit.
- The SFC-VTEC will stay on for several seconds after turning the ignition to OFF, but this is normal.
Switching between modes
Switch Definitions
Short Hold - ( < 0.5 seconds )
Long Hold - ( 0.5 ~ 2.0 seconds )
Continued Hold- ( > 2.0 seconds )
 | 1) While in "Realtime Mode," give the MODE button a long hold. You should hear an electronic "beeep," indicating that the mode has changed. Once you hear the sound and the mode changes, please let go of the MODE button. If you continue to press it, the SFC-VTEC will turn off. |
2) Repeating the instructions from above, one can switch from SFC to VTC to SPD mode.
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