i thought that vtec had to be at a certain 'engine' temperature too...
which makes me suspect the ECT, because, the car DOES get warm, and the fan comes on autonomously... but it's run on a seperate circuit. *shrug*
it's making me crazy. just get the little bugs worked out with the rest of the car to get it running tip top again, and it does this crap. HAHA
thanks guys... i'm gonna have a look see at the ECT.
also.. i think something is up with the speedometer... cuz randomly (usually first thing in the morning) it will go all whacked out... and make this crazy noise, then just work fine... i replaced the speedo cable about 3 months ago... it did it ever since, so i assume i screwed something up doing that, but i was going to replace the gauges anyway, so as long as it's 'working' i figure, leave it alone.