What are the symptoms of a faulty VTEC valve?

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The symptoms of a faulty VTEC valve include: 1. Difficulty driving: The vehicle may experience insufficient engine power during high-speed driving, leading to difficulties in overtaking, driving issues, and potential safety hazards. 2. Pressure imbalance: This can cause uneven internal pressure, resulting in unstable engine idle. Relevant information about VTEC is as follows: 1. VTEC: Stands for Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System, which is the world's first valve control system capable of simultaneously managing valve opening/closing timing and lift under different conditions. 2. Components: The control system consists of a control unit, actuators, and sensors. The control unit includes the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and VTEC solenoid valve; actuators include camshafts, rocker arms, and various pistons; sensors include engine speed sensors, vehicle speed sensors, and coolant temperature sensors. During engine operation, the ECU determines whether to adjust valve timing and lift based on signals from these sensors.