Broken Sensor by Distributor

1995 HONDA CIVIC
220,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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APAC408
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I am trying to figure out what the name of the sensor is that is broken on my car it is green and is right next to the distributor. Screws right into the engine and is bunched up with the plugs that also plug into the distrubutor
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Apr 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM
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KHLOW2008
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That is the V-TEC spool valve pressure switch.
Apr 16, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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APAC408
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is it bad if i drive without it plugged in or can i manage a few days till i get paid
Apr 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM
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KHLOW2008
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It is ok to drive without it plugged in but the Check Engine Light would be indicating and you would have performance issues.

Apr 16, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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