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HELP!!VTEC MALFUNCTION

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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Default HELP!!VTEC MALFUNCTION

HEY GUYS NEED SOME HELP AGAIN..WELL I FINALLY FINISHED MY MINI ME.BUT THERES A PROBLEM ITS THROWING THE CODE
P1259
VTEC System Malfunction
IM SURE THAT THE WIRING IS CORRECT..DO U GUYS THINK IT COULD BE THE VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH..IF SO HOW DO I CHECK IT OR HOW DO I CHECK TO SEE IF THE SOLENOID IS WORKING ..
ANY HELP IS MORE THAN HIGHLY APPRICIATED GUYS THANK YOU VERY MUCH...
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Default Re: HELP!!VTEC MALFUNCTION (97eksoldier)

First things first...hit the caps lock button...

Second, get a voltmeter and test the solenoid for voltage.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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yeah figured that about that caps button my bad..but anyways thanks ..how much voltage should the pressure switch, and solenoid read
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Low oil level will give you that code also...
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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even when i erase it.... at key on engine off... it comes back on before i even start the car
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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does anyone no what the voltage should be at the switch and the solenoid
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