P1259-VTEC System Malfunction

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Nov 1, 2005 | 02:35 PM

BLUE EH3

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P1259-VTEC System Malfunction

any one ever get that with a 98-01 2dr accord, we have been gettin that code ever since we put a short ram in!

Nov 1, 2005 | 02:41 PM

BLUE EH3

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Re: P1259-VTEC System Malfunction (BLUE EH3)

oil maybe?

Nov 1, 2005 | 03:37 PM

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Its a Vtec failure. Most common cause is low oil.

Nov 2, 2017 | 06:05 PM

Shivam Bametha

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Re: P1259-VTEC System Malfunction

Does topping up adequate oil will make the CEL togo away

Nov 2, 2017 | 09:22 PM

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Re: P1259-VTEC System Malfunction

it can be a dent in the oil pan not allowing good pressure, the vtec filters could be clogged up or even a problem with the rocker arm assembly which you can check by pulling the valve cover and seeing if any are operating differently than the others

Nov 5, 2017 | 08:38 AM

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Re: P1259-VTEC System Malfunction

If it happened after the short ram install, did you recheck the VTEC solenoid and wiring harness?
These may have been damaged/disconnected during the install as the VTEC solenoid/wiring harness are next to the Throttle Body.