# Honda Civic VTEC and dashboard engine check light staying on

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-vtec-and-dashboard-engine-check-light-staying-on/21494>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** engines, lights, honda\
**Created:** [November 1, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-vtec-and-dashboard-engine-check-light-staying-on/21494 "2008-11-01T15:41:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![Tonyboy4Honda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tonyboy4Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonyboy4Honda)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-vtec-and-dashboard-engine-check-light-staying-on/21494/1 "2008-11-01T15:41:45Z")

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I have a 1994 Honda Civic EX-4 door with 300,000 miles. This is my second question today.  
  
  
  
 I took my car to the Honda Dealer in 2006, and they checked the computer, which reported that my VTEC system is bad or a least a component within this system. They said that the VTEC kicks in when I drive a high speeds (over 70 miles per hour). What is the purpose of the VTEC system? How can I get the engine light to turn off. Sometimes while the car is cold the light stays off. How can I fix the VTEC and is there any dangers of driving with this condition?  
  
  
  
 Thanks for your responses.