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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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i threw the code P1259
VTEC System Malfunction. vtec wasnt working, i went to good ole auto zone and cleared the code and vtec works now no check engine, what could make this occur, what should i do?
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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bump is this thing important??
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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Default Re: threw code P1259 Vtec system malfunction (ef9typer)

no one ever have this problem?
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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id take the vtec soliniod off and double check the screen inside is not clogged...i believe that cell is tripped when there is a problem with the vtec pressue switch and if that screen inside the soliniod is clogged that would mess up the pressure switch
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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cleaned it off it had thick oil on it but its squeeky clean now.
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ef9typer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cleaned it off it had thick oil on it but its squeeky clean now.</TD></TR></TABLE>

cell fixed?
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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i dont know, i went to auto zone and had them clear it yesterday and it hasnt come on since we will see.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:06 AM
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pm me if you have any more problems
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